Rahul Kumar

UK docks pro-Imran YouTuber Adil Raja on terror charges

When the UK police arrested, and later released, retired Pakistani army officer and popular YouTuber Adil Raja, on a request…

2 years ago

Is Taiwan removing Chiang Kai-shek’s statues to chisel a new political identity?

Steadily, statue by statue, the island nation of Taiwan is moving away from the conflicting memories of former dictator Chiang…

2 years ago

Canada to probe China-led bank after official flees Beijing citing Communist party interference

In a major turn of events at the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Canadian official Bob Pickard fled Beijing…

2 years ago

Afghan diaspora to brainstorm ways to change ‘regime behaviour’ in Afghanistan during London meet

In a season of conferences by countries concerned with the situation in Afghanistan, a London-based Afghan diaspora group is organising…

2 years ago

Has the TTP formed its first ‘liberated zone’ inside Balochistan in Pakistan?

The Pakistani Taliban (TTP) announced the formation of its first 'liberated zone' - a new administrative district in the Balochistan…

2 years ago

Baloch activist declares ‘long march’ from Balochistan to Geneva highlighting enforced disappearances

Mama Qadeer Baloch, the well-known Baloch activist fighting for the cause of missing persons, has decided to internationalise the issue…

2 years ago

Global South applauds India for raising its concerns with the rich and powerful–Jaishankar

Varanasi: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that countries are applauding India's efforts at highlighting the concerns…

2 years ago

India lays out 7-year action plan for global economic recovery under G-20 umbrella

Varanasi: India is pushing for an ambitious 7-year action plan to achieve progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)--the key…

2 years ago

PM Modi urges G20 Development ministers to finalise action plan for Global South

Varanasi: On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the international development ministers to take concrete decisions for the progress of…

2 years ago

As G20 head, India seeks to resolve problems of Global South facing perfect storm

Varanasi: The G20 Development Ministers' meeting started in Varanasi on Sunday with 200 delegates from G20 nations, nine guest countries…

2 years ago

Tensions simmer between Pak, Afghanistan over arrest of Afghans for May 9 violence

Pakistan's Interior Ministry has decided to crack down on Afghan nationals staying illegally in capital Islamabad in wake of the…

2 years ago

Chinese power companies accuse Pakistan govt. of defaulting on payments

At least two Chinese power companies have served a default notice to Pakistan's Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) over billions…

2 years ago

People-centric policy will guide India’s engagement with Taliban – Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has hinted at the possibility of heightened interaction with the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. He…

2 years ago

Enforced disappearances in Balochistan is Pakistan’s shame

The Baloch community in south-west Pakistan observed the Baloch Missing Persons’ Day on June 8 by holding Twitter spaces and…

2 years ago

China, Iran and Pakistan start security consultations in Beijing

A new alliance is in the formation in Asia. China, Iran and Pakistan organised their first trilateral counter-terrorism conference in…

2 years ago

Satellite imagery says poppy cultivation down in Taliban-run southern Afghanistan

Several media reports say that the Taliban administration in Afghanistan has truly reduced poppy cultivation between 2022 and 2023. Afghan…

2 years ago

US watches Pakistan with hawk eyes, wants consular access to designer Khadija Shah

The Pakistani Army's crackdown on former prime minister Imran Khan's supporters is creating a ripple in Islamabad's diplomatic relations. The…

2 years ago

India, Sri Lanka to link grids as South Asia thinks big on energy

Sri Lanka is working on prioritising regional grid connectivity with India with the support of the World Bank. Sri Lankan…

2 years ago

China has significantly upgraded infra in Aksai Chin for its troops – UK think tank

UK think tank Chatham House says that China has built an extensive set of installations, establishing an ecosystem to support…

2 years ago

Will Norway host Taliban for talks as West looks to re-engage with Afghanistan?

Western nations and Afghan stakeholders will meet in Norway in mid-June to discuss Afghanistan's current situation and the Taliban's governance…

2 years ago

Afghanistan to relocate Pakistani refugees displaced during Operation Zarb-e-Azb

Afghanistan is planning to relocate refugees from its common border with Pakistan - the Durand Line, to other provinces deeper…

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