US approves $1.4 Billion in military sales to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, strengthening Gulf defence ties | World News

[ad_1] The US approved $1.4 billion in sales supporting Saudi helicopters and Bahrain’s ageing F-16 fleet/Representative Image For decades, the United States has played a central role in strengthening the military capabilities of its Gulf allies, from supplying advanced fighter jets to training local forces. These partnerships are more than a matter of defence, they […]

US-Riyadh defence boost: Trump designates Saudi Arabia major non-NATO ally; vows deeper military ties

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that Saudi Arabia will be designated a major non-Nato ally as he hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House.“Tonight, I’m pleased to announce that we’re taking our military cooperation to even greater heights by formally designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-Nato ally, which […]

US government shutdown ties record for longest in history

[ad_1] The Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol near sunset in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (AP Photo) WASHINGTON: The US government shutdown entered its 35th day on Tuesday, matching a record set during Donald Trump’s first presidency, as his administration warned of potential chaos at airports going into one of the busiest […]

Canada rejects more than half applications from Indian students amid ‘progress’ in ties with New Delhi

[ad_1] Canada resets its ties with India but it rejected 70% study applications from India in August. In August, Canada rejected 74 per cent of Indian applications for permits to study at Canadian post-secondary institutions, according to immigration data, Reuters reported. This is an emerging pattern amid Canada’s clampdown on immigration, and the Indian embassy […]

‘Badly’: Donald Trump after Andrew stripped of titles over Epstein ties; calls situation ‘tragic’

[ad_1] Donald Trump felt “badly” for the UK royal family after Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was stripped of his titles and called the situation “tragic.“He made the remarks when asked by an AFP reporter aboard Air Force One about the recent saga. “It’s a terrible thing that’s happened to the family,” […]

Bangladesh, Pakistan boost trade ties after two decades: Dhaka gets access to Karachi Port; move amid frayed ties with India

[ad_1] Pakistan has granted Bangladesh access to Karachi Port in an effort to revitalize bilateral trade, marking a notable outcome of the 9th Pak–Bangladesh Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting — the first such dialogue in two decades. The development arrives at a sensitive moment, as Dhaka’s relations with New Delhi grow increasingly strained following the […]

Ties with Pakistan not at India’s expense, says Marco Rubio — even though it is

[ad_1] TOI correspondent from Washington: Revitalized US ties with Islamabad will not be at the expense of Washington’s “deep, historic, and important” ties with India, US secretary of state Marco Rubio has said amid what he saw as disquiet in New Delhi about the Trump White House’s pivot towards the military regime in Pakistan. In […]

‘Not at India’s expense’: US state secretary Marco Rubio’s big remark on US-Pakistan ties – what he said

[ad_1] US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Saturday said that America’s efforts to strengthen its relationship with Pakistan will not come at the expense of its “good” partnership with India and pointed out that Washington had a long history of partnering with Islamabad on counterterrorism. Responding to a reporter during a press briefing over […]

‘Activate your embassy in Kabul’: Taliban urges US to reopen mission; seeks trade, ties

[ad_1] Zabihullah Mujahid (File photo) The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, has reiterated its intention to maintain good relations with all countries, including the United States. The Taliban government also urged Washington to reopen its embassy in Kabul, according to a report by Tolo News. India Upgrades Technical Mission In Kabul To […]

Explained: How this China spy scandal could destroy US-UK ties | World News

[ad_1] When two men accused of spying for Beijing walked free from a London courtroom last month, the tremors were felt far beyond Westminster. In Washington, they registered as something far more serious: a crack in the bedrock of one of the world’s most trusted intelligence partnerships. Now, the White House is warning that Britain’s […]