EU woos India as it races to 'de-risk' China ties

It was a first-of-its-kind meeting: three Indian ministers, four European commissioners and dozens of officials scribbling notes on everything from semiconductor supply chains to artificial intelligence regulation. The European Union (EU) is seeking deeper ties with New Delhi — and after the first meeting of the EU-India Trade and Technology Council in Brussels on Tuesday, EU officials spoke of ’’very promising beginnings.’’

Singapore PM tests positive for Covid

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Modi receives rockstar welcome in Australia

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flown into Australia and received a rockstar welcome from the Indian community ahead of planned talks with Anthony Albanese.

What protests in Pakistan against Imran Khan’s arrest mean for China

Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan may have been released on bail but the country remains in a tumultuous spiral after his heavy-handed arrest at the Islamabad High Court last week by the paramilitary Rangers.

’’Solih failed to deliver’’

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih failed to deliver on his promises to the Maldives people, former Maldives Foreign Minister Dunya Maumoon said in an interview with Daily Mirror World Focus.

Iran’s President Warns Islamic Emirate to Take Water Issue Seriously

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi said that the current Afghan government should ensure Iran’s water rights of the Helmand River based on international treaties, Iranian media reported.

At least nine killed in El Salvador stadium stampede

At least nine people have died after a stampede at a football stadium in El Salvador’s capital, San Salvador, officials have said.

PM Modi meets Zelensky in Japan, calls Russia-Ukraine war ’issue of humanity’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Japan’s Hiroshima. This is the first time the two leaders have held a meeting since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Group of Women, Girls in Afghanistan’s Herat Provide Work for Themselves by Selling Afghani Meals

A group of women and girls in Afghanistan’s Herat have provided work for themselves by establishing a kitchen and selling Afghani meals, Afghanistan-based Tolo News reported.

India, China hold Major General-level talks in sensitive Daulat Beg Oldie sector

Having entered the fourth year of their ongoing standoff, India and China on Tuesday held Major General level military talks in the Daulat Beg Oldie sector to resolve their pending issues on the Line of Actual Control.

George Soros is the most dangerous man in America — here’s why

With the five-part investigation of Matt Palumbo, The Post has spent the past week showing that 92-year-old finance titan George Soros is the most dangerous man in America.

Jaishankar calls India-EU Trade and Technology Council meeting ’’significant milestone’’

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, on Tuesday, called the India EU Trade and Technology Council meeting a ’’significant milestone’’.

Should understand what happened in East Pakistan, the atrocities committed’: Imran Khan

Former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan while addressing the nation on Saturday said

Nepal: Absconding MP indicted in fake Bhutanese refugee scam arrested

Nepal Police on Sunday late evening arrested absconding lawmaker Top Bahadur Rayamajhi from a location on the outskirts of Kathmandu in connection with a fake Bhutanese refugee scam .

’’Multipolar World Feasible Is Only By Multipolar Asia,’’ Says S Jaishankar

S Jaishankar made the remarks while sharing his thoughts about the Indo-Pacific at the EU-India Pacific Ministerial Forum.

China under hot water over human trafficking horrors

Recent cases of individuals from different countries including Sri Lanka being trafficked to China or Chinese companies with the promise of high salaries have been in the spotlight as it is a warning for everyone to keep a wary eye on recruitment traps overseas. According to reports, these individuals end up being trapped in illegal activities including telecom scams and online gambling.

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan likely to skip National Accountability Bureau appearance: Report

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan is likely to not appear at National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday. He would submit a written response to the questionnaire, Geo News reported citing sources.

As global recession looms, China unlikely to rescue economy again

As rest of world teeters on the brink of recession, last thing Western policymakers want is for China, biggest driver of global economic growth since 2008 financial crisis, to have a lopsided recovery

Afghanistan to call for tenders to extract oil and gas

New Zealand hostel fire: At least six dead and more missing in Wellington

At least six people have died and others remain unaccounted for following a fire in a hostel, New Zealand’s prime minister has told local media.

UN committee demands China’s answers on discrimination against Tibetan women in Tibet

Concerned about the situation of Tibetan women in Tibet, the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) has questioned China on the matter, reported Tibet Rights Collective.

Military hardware fiasco in South Asian Countries

Many Asian and South Asian countries like Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Pakistan have received faulty and defective military hardware over a period of time.

From ‘terror’ to ‘tourism hotspot’: G20 meeting set to herald all-round development in J-K

Jammu and Kashmir [India], May 13 (ANI): Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, is all set to host a working group meeting of tourism delegates from the G20 nations in ten-day time. The Summit is set to usher in a new positive phase in Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory (UT).

Buddhism amongst ’’greatest gifts’’ from India to world: Indian envoy to US Sandhu

Buddhism is among the ’’greatest gifts’’ of India to the world, Indian ambassador to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu said while noting that it plays the role of a ’’unifying factor’’ in various countries where the religion is being practised.

An enlivening Buddhist pilgrimage across India in eight days

India talks tough on terrorism as it hosts SCO foreign ministers

Pakistan’s top diplomat present in person for Jaishankar’s thinly veiled jabs

Taliban ruling through extreme forms of misogyny, say UN experts

UN experts in their findings on the state of human rights and discrimination against Afghan women in Afghanistan,

Mumbai to host G20 meets on energy transition, sustainability and disaster risk reduction in May

Mumbai will host three G-20 meetings from May 15th to May 25th, 2023 on energy transition, sustainability and disaster risk reduction.

Elon Musk says he has appointed new Twitter boss

Elon Musk says that he has found a new chief executive to lead Twitter.

Kashmir awaits economic boost as G20 meeting set to bring new hope for employment, investment

In recent years, the Kashmir valley has witnessed an unprecedented rise in tourism, thanks to the scenic beauty and the culture of the region. However, the people of Kashmir have always hoped for more.