Afghanistan President on India Visit

Afghanistan President on India Visit

New Delhi : Nobody should shelter those terrorizing India and Afghanistan”, in these no uncertain terms, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghanistan President Ashraf Gani have  warned Pakistan. The Afghan President, arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday night, has signed three treaties including an Extradition Treaty for repatriation of criminals and militants. India […]

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Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte asks US to withdraw troops from Southern Philippines

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte asks US to withdraw troops from Southern Philippines

Manila: Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, who recently created a stir by using derogatory words against the US President Barack Obama, has asked the US to withdraw troops from Southern Philippines.  When China’s military activities in the South China Sea are increasing, this statement made by Philippines President Duterte has shocked everyone. One of the senior […]

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Afghanistan threatens to close Pakistan’s transit route to Central Asia

Afghanistan threatens to close Pakistan’s transit route to Central Asia

Kabul : Pakistan has closed the Wagha Port for the Afghani businessmen/traders which generated a strong reaction from Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani threatened Pakistan to shut the transit route which connects Pakistan to Central Asia. He also clarified that they do not necessarily depend on Pakistan alone for trade and have other countries. Since last […]

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India, US sign key logistics agreement, considered as a reply to China’s aggression

India, US sign key logistics agreement, considered as a reply to China’s aggression

Washington : In order to counter China’s increasing might and aggression, India and the US have signed a defense agreement ‘Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement.’ (LEMOA). The agreement was signed between the Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar and the US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter. This will enable both the countries to have access to each […]

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Tensions escalate on Afghanistan and Pakistan border

Tensions escalate on Afghanistan and Pakistan border

Quetta : Protests against Pakistan seems to have intensified on the Afghanistan side of the border. Afghans on both sides of the border have torched Pakistan national flags to express their dissatisfaction while shouting pro-India slogans. As a consequence, Pakistan subsequently, decided to close the ‘Chaman’ border crossing. Pakistan has blamed India for provoking Afghanistan against […]

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China may not side with anyone over Kashmir issue, claims Chinese media

China may not side with anyone over Kashmir issue, claims Chinese media

Beijing : Amidst rising tensions between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir issue, a Chinese state-run media has claimed that China is not interested in taking sides of either country in this matter. India has taken objections to the ‘Economic Corridor’ Project being developed jointly by Pakistan and China. The daily has further clarified that […]

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Afghanistan bans use of Pakistani Rupee in Kandahar

Afghanistan bans use of Pakistani Rupee in Kandahar

Kandahar : The use of the Pakistani currency in everyday business transactions will henceforth be considered a serious crime in the Kandahar province of Afghanistan. General Abdul Raziq, the police chief of Kandahar also regarded as a powerful leader made the announcement. It is believed that this ban to be executed in the Kandahar province could […]

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Gold at 2-year record high

Gold at 2-year record high

On Wednesday 6th July gold hit its highest in more than two years, by virtue of uncertainty, drop in stock markets and slide in some bond yields to record lows after Britain’s vote to leave the European Union (Brexit). Post the rise, gold rates having reached to $ 1367.104 per troy ounce (31.10 g) is […]

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