Kyrgyzstan Opens Trade Corridor to Arabian Sea Via China and Pakistan
The new corridor runs along the Bishkek-Torugart-Kashgar-Khunjerab-Islamabad-Karachi route and covers approximately 3,300 kilometers
Year: 2026
Pakistan still seeks to bridge US, Iran gaps despite failure of face-to-face talks
With the warring sides still seemingly far apart on issues including Iran’s nuclear ambitions and access through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, oil prices resumed their upward march when trade reopened on Monday. Brent crude was up around 2.5% at around $108 a barrel.
Bangladesh in the Orbit of Pakistan’s Militant Networks
What began in Afghan warzones in the 1980s has, over decades, transformed into a layered challenge one that now intersects with Bangladesh’s domestic politics, regional dynamics, and national security concerns in 2026.
Moscow Holds Consultations of Deputy Foreign Ministers of SCO Member States
On April 24, 2026, regular consultations on the international activities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Strategy and Application of Operational Art in Operation Sindoor
Operation Sindoor marked a significant shift in India’s statecraft from strategic restraint to calibrated offensive poise, successfully demonstrating precision strike capabilities.
Iran Refuses to Negotiate Under US Pressure
By IAR Desk Iran has accussed Washington of pressure and threats, refusing to negotiate under
Myung’s Delhi Visit Launches New Chapter in India -South Korea Ties
Central to the reset is the decision to revamp the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed in 2010.
Pakistan places $1.5 billion Sudan weapons sale on hold after Saudi objection: Reuters
The refusal comes amidst a brutal power struggle going on currently between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
The Unraveling of UAE-Pakistan Relations
While Imran Khan tried to steer Pakistan away from the Arab bloc, the return of the Sharifs to government turned the clock back.
India, Russia Activate RELOS
The agreement Indo-Russian Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) was signed between New Delhi and Moscow last year in February.
The agreement was ratified by Russia in December 2025, on the eve of the visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to New Delhi for the annual bilateral summit.