Iran’s special envoy: Shia Muslims in good interaction with Taliban
Iran’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Qomi says Shia Afghans are interacting with the Taliban rulers of their country positively.
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Ex-Pakistani PM says his would-be assassins still in office
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan says death threats will remain a constant part of his life until he can return to power and hold his would-be killers accountable.
India summons top Canadian diplomat as ‘violent’ Khalistan protests spread
A journalist was also assaulted by supporters of separatist movement outside Indian embassy in Washington DC
US child named reincarnation of Buddhist spiritual leader by the Dalai Lama
Eight-year-old boy named 10th Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa Rinpoche, inviting possible rebuke from China
Russia reneging on major arms delivery commitments due to Ukraine war, says India
Comments seem to be first sign that India could recalibrate its dependency on Russia
Second confrontation in two days between US and Chinese ships in South China Sea
China claims US actions violate its sovereignty and security in the strategic waterway
Report: US to send advanced jets to Asia and Europe to deter “Russia and China threats”
Washington reportedly plans to send more advanced combat aircraft to Asia, as part of a pivot away from the West Asia region to focus on the great power rivalries with China and Russia.
Quake rocks Afghanistan, Pakistan and India, over a dozen killed
At least 13 people have been killed and hundreds injured after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit areas across Afghanistan and Pakistan, with the tremor felt as far as the Indian capital New Delhi.
Huge earthquake hits Afghanistan as tremors felt in India and Pakistan
The tremor measured 6.8, hitting Afghanistan, Pakistan and India
US intelligence helped prevent China incursion into India, says report
Washington’s intel, including satellite imagery, was more detailed and delivered more quickly to Delhi than ever before, a report claims