Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia will hold the inaugural meeting of the Makkah Accord’s Strategic Political and Defence Committee. Pakistan sends senior delegation to Istanbul meeting Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia are set to hold the first meeting of a high-level committee created under their new trilateral Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in Istanbul on Monday. The inaugural session of the Strategic Political and Defence Committ

India and Uzbekistan signed 11 agreements, elevated diplomatic ties and advanced a long-term framework for supplying uranium to Indian nuclear plants. India-Uzbekistan ties elevated during Tashkent talks India and Uzbekistan elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership following delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Kuksaroy Presidential Palace in Tashkent.

PM Modi arrived for the 26th SCO Summit, bilateral talks with regional leaders and the opening ceremony of the World Nomad Games. PM Modi receives traditional welcome in Bishkek Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kyrgyzstan on Sunday ahead of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit, beginning a visit focused on regional security, economic connectivity and India’s strategic engagement

Nairobi, Kenya: India has emerged as a major fuel supplier as Kenya replaces declining Gulf shipments without suffering a significant import shortage. India Fuel Exports To Kenya Rise As Gulf Shipments Decline India has emerged as one of Kenya’s leading suppliers of refined petroleum products as conflict-related disruptions in West Asia reshape established energy trade routes. Shipping and commodity-market data indicate that In

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly expected to visit Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for the SCO Summit, but the itinerary is not yet official. PM Modi May Visit Uzbekistan And Kyrgyzstan For SCO Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan later this month, with a possible visit to Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, according to repo

Voting is scheduled from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Bangladesh time. Where lawmakers will choose between Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Oli Ahmed. Alamgir favored as Bangladesh holds historic presidential vote Bangladesh is holding its first contested presidential election in 35 years on Thursday, August 20, with ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir widely expected to win the largely ceremonial five-year post.

U.S. President Donald Trump said no talks are under way or scheduled with Iran, while Tehran insisted the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping, exposing a widening gap after a ceasefire expired. Iranian officials said the strategic waterway would stay shut until Washington met conditions linked to an interim agreement signed in June. Trump Rules Out Talks With Iran Trump’s statement reduced expectations of an immediate diplomatic breakthro

Paris: France will expel two Iranian diplomats after accusing Iranian authorities of detaining and physically intimidating two members of the French embassy in Tehran during a July incident. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the expulsions would take place in the coming days, calling the episode intolerable and saying Paris had promised consequences. French officials say the two embassy staff members were detained for several hours on July 19 while carrying out professional dut

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is set to headline Celebrity MasterChef Tamil, bringing the globally popular MasterChef format to Tamil audiences with a strong local flavour. The celebrity cooking show will stream on Sony LIV and air on Sony VIZHA, featuring leading Tamil stars, culinary challenges and exclusive digital content. Samantha Ruth Prabhu Leads Celebrity MasterChef Tamil Sony Pictures Networks

Pawan Kalyan marked World Lion Day by praising India’s efforts to protect the Asiatic lion and describing its roar as a symbol of Bharat’s wild heritage. He highlighted the rise in the Asiatic lion population from 411 in 2010 to 891 in 2025 and credited governments, conservationists and local communities. Pawan Kalyan Hails Asiatic Lion Conservation on World Lion Day Andhra Pradesh Deputy Ch

BTS Decision Sparks Asian Pop Grammy Debate Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr has clarified that the new Asian Pop category aims to expand recognition for Asian artists without restricting their eligibility for major Grammy awards. His response follows BTS’s decision not to submit music for the 2027 Grammys. BTS Decision Renews Debate Over Grammy Recognition Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. has e

BTS Grammy 2027 Submission Decision Explained BTS will not submit eligible music for the 2027 Grammy Awards, shifting attention to the Recording Academy’s new Asian pop category. The group did not directly link its decision to the category, but the timing has triggered debate among fans and the music industry. BTS Skips Grammy 2027 Submissions Amid Asian Pop Category Debate BTS skips Grammy 2027 submissions, a decision that

Sensex Jumps 579 Points As IT Stocks Rally Despite Asian AI Selloff Indian stock markets closed sharply higher on Thursday, July 2, as strong buying in IT stocks, easing crude oil prices, and positive broader market participation lifted investor sentiment. The rally came even as several Asian chip-heavy markets faced selling pressure over concerns that the artificial intelligence investment boom may be running too far ahead of demand. The BSE Sensex rose

Indus Waters Treaty Row: Pakistan Minister Warns India Over Water Rights The India-Pakistan water dispute deepened on June 30, 2026, after Pakistan’s Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik issued a sharp warning over the Indus Waters Treaty. His remarks came as tensions continue over India’s decision to keep the decades-old water-sharing agreement in abeyance after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. Addressing a joint press conference with Pakistan’s

Bangladesh China Mongla Port Deal Raises India’s Bay Of Bengal Concerns Bangladesh’s decision to move ahead with a China-backed economic zone near Mongla Port has drawn attention in New Delhi, as the project is being developed on land that was earlier linked to an Indian economic zone plan. The move comes at a time when India-Bangladesh ties are facing strain, while China is increasing its economic and strategic engagement with Dhaka. The agreement i