Saudi Arabia honours Asim Munir: Pakistan army chief conferred King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence; defence ties in focus

[ad_1] Pakistan’s chief of defence forces field marshal Syed Asim Munir, was on Monday conferred with Saudi Arabia’s highest civilian honour, the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence, during his official visit to the Kingdom.The award was granted under a Royal Decree issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al […]

‘They did know each other’: Claudio Neves Valente had ties to Brown University and MIT professor decades before deadly shootings

[ad_1] Suspicious links to the recent Brown University shooting and the murder of an MIT professor trace back 30 years and another country, reports the New York Post.Portuguese national Claudio Neves Valente, who killed two students at Brown and then two days later an MIT professor, Nuno Loureiro, first crossed paths with Loureiro between 1995 […]

PM Modi wraps up Oman visit with focus on trade, ties and a lavish state dinner | World News

[ad_1] India and Oman secure a future-ready partnership / Image: File The shores of Muscat have long been a bridge between the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Peninsula. However, the recent visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Sultanate has transformed this ancient connection into a modern-day powerhouse. This wasn’t just a diplomatic […]

India-US ties: Donald Trump hails PM Modi as ‘great friend’; calls New Delhi a key strategic partner

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump (ANI image) US President Donald Trump described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “great friend” and reaffirmed the United States’ view of India as a strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific.On Tuesday, the US Embassy in India quoted President Donald Trump on X, saying, “India is […]

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 […]