What’s behind the trilateral summit of heads of states of Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan? 
Turkmenistan- Tajikistan- Uzbekistan: Strategic partners and responsible neighbors 
African Union’s Membership in the G20: Is it Time for Africa? 
Re-election of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev heralds closer India-Uzbekistan ties 
Taliban keeps China on tenterhooks over lithium mining contracts in Afghanistan PM Modi chairs UN Security Council open debate on maritime security
This is the first time that maritime security is being discussed as an exclusive agenda item in such a high-level open debate.
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Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt at Brunei to enhance Bilateral Ties
The crew of both the ships will participate in various bilateral professional interactions with Royal Brunei Navy
Marking the 50th anniversary of the Indo-Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation
“This document laid down mainstreaming foundations for hundreds of subsequent bilateral agreements, having formed a solid background for further deepening of our bilateral ties in various areas.”
Afghanistan at ‘dangerous turning point’, UN envoy warns Security Council
Special Representative Deborah Lyons, head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), said the
Taleban Victory or Government Failure? A security update on Laghman province
Laghman has long been contested, with a strong Taleban presence in some rural areas, held at bay by government forces based in district centres.
Iran welcomes India’s role in ensuring security in Afghanistan — President Raisi to Jaishankar
During Friday’s meeting, the Iranian President stressed the importance of close cooperation and coordination between Iran and India in developing peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Russia boosts arms supplies to Central Asia amid Afghan mayhem
“The main threat to the Central Asian region today comes from the Afghan direction”.
Turkey cannot bank upon Pakistan for its interests in Afghanistan, says expert
To pressure the Taliban to tolerate the Turkish presence, Ankara will likely tap Pakistan
Coronavirus malady: the mystery is yet to be cracked
From immunity to the role of genetics, Nature looks at five pressing questions about COVID-19 that researchers are tackling.
In Central Asia-South Asia Connectivity, no South Asia without India
By Aditi Bhaduri, The Quint Last week the US announced the formation of a new