Despite no formal dialogue, India and Pakistan have engaged in at least four backchannel meetings since the 2025 post-Operation Sindoor escalation. Held across London, Muscat, Thailand and Doha, these …
China Accuses US Ally of Deploying Warship Near Coast
Chinese officials on Friday accused Japan of provoking “trouble” after a Japanese warship transited the Taiwan Strait, as heightened naval activity in the region coincides with growing scrutiny of …
Hit by India last year, how Pakistan is still fixing and fortifying Nur Khan airbase to shield from future strikes
The continued repair work also underlines the extent of damage Pakistan suffered during the operation, which it has struggled to fully recover from.
Report details rising pressure on underground Catholics as China denies crackdown
Human Rights Watch says China is increasing pressure on 12 million Catholics amid a decade-long campaign to align religion with party ideology.
Pakistan begins preparations for next US-Iran talks, date yet to be decided
The U.S. and Iran held rare direct talks in Pakistan over the weekend aimed at ending their conflict, but the discussions concluded early Sunday (April 12, 2026) without reaching any agreement.
Pakistan receives $2b from Saudi Arabia: SBP
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Thursday that the country has received $2 billion from the Ministry of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a post on X. State Bank of Pakistan has received funds of US$2 billion from Ministry of Finance,
U.S. seeks bigger energy foothold in India. Why it could be a problem for New Delhi
U.S. pushes energy sales to energy‑starved India, but higher costs, refinery mismatches, and tight supply pose risks.
U.S. intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems
The technology would enhance Iran’s ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
Pakistan’s role in advancing US-Iran talks watched by Gulf nations amid rising tensions
Meanwhile, at sea, US Central Command says the US blockade of Iran is working. Iran claims that at least one Iranian supertanker had crossed the blockade line and made it to Iran’s Imam Khomeini port …
Will South India lose Lok Sabha seats after delimitation? The math explained
Southern states are proposed to rise from 129 to 195 while the remaining 621 seats go to other states, mainly in the North.