Tag: South Asia diplomacy
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Pakistan Backs China’s Mediation Claim in Op Sindoor as Tensions Eases
Pakistan Affirms Beijing’s Mediation Role in Op Sindoor In a development that could reshape regional diplomacy, Pakistan publicly endorsed China’s assertion that Beijing helped mediate during the May 2025 India-Pakistan confrontation, which culminated in the so-called Op Sindoor. The confirmation comes from a briefing by Pakistan’s Foreign Office, where spokesperson Tahir Andrabi stated that Islamabad…
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Is India Quietly Isolating the Yunus-Jamaat Axis in Bangladesh? Signals Point to Diplomatic Moves
Overview: India’s Delicate Balancing Act in Bangladesh In South Asia, diplomatic signaling often travels in quiet, carefully calibrated steps. Recent developments surrounding Bangladesh’s political landscape, particularly after the death of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, have sparked renewed interest in New Delhi’s approach to the Yunus-Jamaat axis. Observers wonder whether India is pursuing a strategy…
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Is India Quietly Isolating the Yunus-Jamaat Axis in Bangladesh? Decoding New Delhi’s Diplomatic Moves
Context: A changing Bangladesh diplomacy Following the death of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, observers have noted a series of calibrated diplomatic signals from India. Proponents argue that New Delhi is methodically shaping the regional balance of power, while critics warn of overt maneuvering that could destabilize Bangladesh’s political landscape. The core question remains:…
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Pakistan-India exchange nuclear installations list and prisoners
Introduction: A notable confidence-building move In a notable step toward stability in South Asia, Pakistan and India have exchanged details of their nuclear facilities alongside lists of prisoners held in each other’s jails. Described by sources as part of a continuing confidence-building measure (CBM), the move underscores both countries’ efforts to reduce mutual suspicion and…
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What Tarique Rahman’s Return Could Mean for Bangladesh-India Ties
Overview: Tarique Rahman’s Return in a Complex Regional Map The return of Tarique Rahman, a central figure in Bangladesh’s opposition and a son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia, is shaping how Dhaka navigates its most consequential external relationship: ties with India. As Bangladesh faces domestic political contestation, security challenges, and evolving economic concerns, observers…
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PM Modi Bhutan Visit: Two-Day State Trip with Celebrations
Overview of the Two-Day Visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi is traveling to the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan for a two-day state visit beginning on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The visit centers on joining the 70th birthday celebrations of Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the revered fourth king of Bhutan, and reinforcing the close ties between India and…
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Pakistan Hopes for Positive Outcome as Talks with Kabul Resume in Istanbul
Restoring Dialogue After a Prolonged Ceasefire Pakistan is optimistic about a constructive turn in its discussions with Afghanistan as both nations prepare for the next round of talks in Istanbul. The recent extension of the ceasefire has renewed momentum for diplomacy, signaling a shared interest in stabilizing the region and preventing a relapse of hostilities…
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Taliban Accuses Pakistan as Kabul Drone Strikes Erupt Amid Diplomatic Ceasefire Talks
Rising tensions in a fragile ceasefire Afghanistan’s Taliban government on Thursday accused Pakistan of carrying out two drone strikes on Kabul, a day after the neighboring nations tentatively announced a ceasefire to pause days of fighting that left dozens dead and hundreds wounded on both sides. The clash-filled week underscored how quickly regional hostilities can…
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Explosions Hit Kabul as Taliban Make Diplomatic Push to India: A Delicate Moment for South Asia
Overview: An Incident in Kabul Steeped in Regional Tensions A sequence of explosions and bursts of gunfire shook Kabul on Thursday evening, Marking another volatile moment in Afghanistan’s capital as the Taliban government pursues a high-profile diplomatic outreach to India. Local media reported unclear details about the cause or casualty figures, while Taliban officials sought…
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India’s UN Rebuttal: Pakistan’s Kashmir Claims Labeled Delusional Tirade
India’s Forceful At-UN Response to Pakistan The United Nations Security Council became the stage for a sharp confrontation between India and Pakistan as New Delhi delivered a pointed rebuke to what it called a “delusional tirade” over Kashmir. India’s permanent representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, used the open debate on Women, Peace and Security…