Myung’s Delhi Visit Launches New Chapter in India -South Korea Ties 
Pakistan places $1.5 billion Sudan weapons sale on hold after Saudi objection: Reuters 
The Unraveling of UAE-Pakistan Relations 
India, Russia Activate RELOS 
Kolkata China Film Festival Begins India signs trade pact with Oman as it expands Middle East ties
India, in turn, will cut tariffs on about 78% of its tariff lines, covering nearly 95% of imports from Oman by value.
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In Armenia Domestic Politics Hinges on Geopolitical Diktats
Within Armenia itself, Prime Minister Pashinyan’s government lost its once high ratings and credibility following the exodus of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh in 2023.
India, China hold fresh talks in Beijing; both sides say ‘positive progress’ in ties after Modi–Xi meet
The Indian side emphasised on the need for early resolution of outstanding issues pertaining to export control, MEA said in a statement.
IMF, US Aid Packages for Pakistan
Aid for Pakistan is overflowing. On 9th December, the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday approved
OCHA: 21.9 Million Afghans Will Need Humanitarian Assistance in 2026
The agency warned that food insecurity is rapidly deteriorating, with 17.4 million people projected to face acute food insecurity next year.
“India follows a pragmatic engagement with Afghan authorities”: Minister
India has not formally recognised the Taliban but is continuing to engage with it.
Pakistan’s Power Play Goes Gourmet: Introducing the Munirstrone Soup
Since its inception, Pakistan has been less a nation-state and more a long-running military franchise with civilians occasionally allowed cameo roles.
Modi Backs Efforts for Peace in Ukraine
The Ukraine issue figured prominently at the annual summit talks between the two leaders that is aimed at further shoring up a nearly eight-decade bilateral partnership that remained on firm footing notwithstanding the fractious geopolitical environment and tensions.
Russia has always stood by India in good and bad times: Piyush Goyal
Goyel emphasised that while reaching USD 70 billion is a significant milestone, the current pattern of trade needs to be more balanced.
President Putin’s India Visit: What Can Be Expected?
IAR Desk Russian President Vladimir Putin will be arriving in New Delhi today for a