Tag: Foreign Policy
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Taliban Backing of Militants Threatens Its Survival: A Fragile House of Cards
The Perilous Balancing Act of the Taliban The collapse of the latest Pakistan–Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul has laid bare a harsh truth: the Afghan Taliban’s foreign policy remains deeply inward-looking and stubbornly entangled with militant groups. This approach, rooted in a history of isolation, has long been the Taliban’s defining constraint. Yet the collapse…
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Taliban’s Militant Backing Threatens Its Survival: Analysis
Introduction: A Colony of Complicated Choices The collapse of talks in Istanbul over Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions has laid bare a grim truth: the Afghan Taliban’s external strategy—its backing of various militant groups—could undermine the very state they control. Far from a short-term bargaining tool, blanket support for armed networks stretches the Taliban’s diplomatic and military seams…
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Senate Votes to End Global Tariffs Placed by Trump on 100+ Countries
Overview of the Vote The U.S. Senate on Thursday moved to roll back a key plank of Donald Trump’s trade policy by voting 51-47 to end the so-called reciprocal tariffs that had been imposed on more than 100 countries. Four Republicans joined all Democrats in support of the resolution, signaling broad bi‑partisan frustration with a…
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China threatens UK over delayed London mega-embassy project
Rising tensions as London mega-embassy decision stalls again The dispute between Britain and China has escalated after Beijing voiced grave concern over another postponement of the planning decision on China’s proposed “mega embassy” in London. The delay, pushed back by the UK government, has sparked a pointed response from Beijing and added another chapter to…
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John Bolton Indicted: DOJ Charges Over Classified Info
Former Trump aide John Bolton faces DOJ indictment John Bolton, the former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, has been indicted by the Department of Justice on charges related to the mishandling of classified information. The indictment accuses Bolton of illegally retaining and transmitting national defense material, marking a notable development in a series…
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Javed Akhtar Slams India’s Reception of Taliban Minister in Delhi
Controversy Over the Welcome for Taliban Minister in Delhi Poet, lyricist, and screenwriter Javed Akhtar sparked a fierce online debate after denouncing the reception given to Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi during his visit to New Delhi. Muttaqi is in India on a six-day trip—the first such visit by a Taliban leader since the…
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Opposition Slams Taliban Press Meet Excluding Women Journalists, Calls Out Government Silence
Outrage Over a Women-Only Taliban Press Meet In New Delhi, a Taliban press conference held at the Afghanistan embassy drew swift condemnation from India’s opposition ranks after women journalists were barred from entry. The episode has become a flashpoint in debates over gender rights, democratic norms, and how a secular, democratic state should respond to…
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India Upgrades Kabul Mission to Embassy, Signals Stronger Ties with Afghanistan
India Upgrades Kabul Mission to Embassy Amid Renewed Ties In a significant shift signaling deeper engagement with Afghanistan, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced that India will upgrade its Technical Mission in Kabul to the status of an Embassy of India. The move, disclosed during bilateral talks with Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, underscores…
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Trump Gaza Peace Deal: Australia Reacts as Defence Reforms Loom
Australia watches as the Israel-Gaza peace deal takes center stage Global headlines are dominated by the working details of a new peace framework between Israel and Hamas. In Canberra, the government and opposition alike have been tracing the implications for Australian diplomacy, regional security, and a looming overhaul of Defence property assets. The milestone agreement,…
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Australia News Live: Trump-Israel Gaza Peace Deal, Defence Property Overhaul Looms
Australia News Live: Markets, Politics and Global Peace Talks In a day of rapid developments, Australian markets showed resilience as major banks helped the S&P/ASX 200 recover from morning losses. The index edged higher by mid-afternoon, trading around the 8,970 point mark, while investors weighed interest-rate expectations, commodity prices and the broader global news cycle.…