Pakistan Seeks Security Guarantees from Afghan Taliban Mediators in Istanbul are debating Pakistan’s requests to put an end to cross-border terrorism with the Afghan Taliban. As efforts continue to secure an agreement before the scheduled conclusion of the ongoing talks, Turkish and Qatari mediators are
Introduction: Empowering women is one of the most powerful tools for achieving social progress, economic growth, and sustainable peace. Yet, across many developing countries in South Asia and nearby regions, gender inequality continues to hold societies back. Countries like Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Iran
How Youth Diplomacy is Driving Climate Action Worldwide Youth Diplomacy Driving Climate Action: Empowering the Next Generation of Change Makers Introduction The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat; it is reshaping lives today. For the younger generation, the stakes are especially high. Yet
Ukraine urges tougher global action on Russian oil exports Ukraine demands more pressure on Russian oil. Zelenskyy calls on the United States to put more pressure on Beijing on Russian energy purchases as Ukraine pursues oil earnings. As the Ukrainian leader considers Moscow’s reliance on
North Korea launches missiles during Trump’s South Korea visit While Trump is in South Korea, North Korea tests cruise missiles. According to Pyongyang, the Yellow Sea tests were intended to impress its “enemies” with its capabilities. Hours before US President Donald Trump is scheduled to
Gavin Newsom weighs 2028 presidential run against Trump US: Trump opponent Newsom is thinking about running for president in 2028. Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, has been a vocal opponent of Donald Trump, arguing with him about redistricting, immigration policies, and National Guard deployments.
India’s top oil buyer follows Western sanctions India’s top importer of Russian oil, the conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd, says it will abide by Western sanctions, ending several days of speculation about how the company will manage new measures targeting Russia’s two largest oil companies. Reliance
North Korea Honors Soldiers Killed in Ukraine War with New Memorial North Korea erects a monument in honour of the soldiers lost in the conflict in Ukraine. Construction has begun on a memorial honouring North Korean soldiers who lost their lives in Russia’s conflict with
EU turns to Egypt for Gaza and migration help The EU welcomes autocratic Egypt’s assistance with Gaza and migration. Activists said the EU was supporting an authoritarian regime during its first-ever bilateral summit with Egypt. However, analysts told DW that in order to aid Gaza
Lawmakers accused of spying for Russia Germany: Far-right politicians are charged with Russian eavesdropping. AfD lawmakers in Thuringia have come under fire for allegedly attempting to exploit parliamentary investigations to get private information for Russia. The accusations were referred to by AfD as “bizarre conspiracy
