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China-Pakistan Strategic Nexus and Its Implications for South Asia

Srinagar, Feb. 8 -- The so-called all weather partnership between Beijing and Islamabad has long been masquerading as a diplomatic triumph of mutual interest, yet for any keen observers, it is nothing... Read More


Trump says he didn't see full Obama meme, claims he missed offensive ending

New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- President Donald Trump said he did not see the controversial ending of a video posted to his Truth Social account that depicted former President Barack Obama and former first lady... Read More


European lawmakers urge Taiwan to boost defence, unity amid rising China tensions

Taipei, Feb. 8 -- Taiwan should prioritise reinforcing its own national defence to deter any possible invasion by China as cross-strait tensions continue to escalate, several European lawmakers said o... Read More


Assam Govt to transfer probe into Congress MP Gogoi's alleged Pakistan links to MHA, says CM Sarma

Guwahati, Feb. 8 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the Special Investigation Team (SIT), which was investigating an alleged anti-India conspiracy involving Pakistani na... Read More


New chair elected to lead negotiations on global plastic pollution treaty

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, today (Sunday) elec... Read More


Lahore bids farewell to basant as colorful three-day fest endsPublished on: February 8, 2026 12:40 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 8 -- Lahore marked the final day of its three-day Basant celebrations on Sunday, as the city remained alive with colour, music, and excitement until the last kites ruled the skies. Thro... Read More


Ajit Ranade: We should welcome the India-US trade agreement but need to parse the fine print

New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- Markets love certainty, or rather its appearance. That is why our equity market cheered the announcement of an interim India-US trade deal framework even though the 'fine print' i... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN Meets with Southeast Asian Students in the University of Warwick

Jakarta, Feb. 8 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, engaged in a dialogue with Southeast Asian students in the University of Warwick on their academic journeys and experiences in pursuing... Read More


Bangladesh faces rise in Islamist politics after uprising, says report

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- A sharp rise in Islamist politics following the July 2024 uprising in Bangladesh could have widespread negative consequences, particularly for women, according to a new research repor... Read More


Work underway to repair flood-damaged BP Highway ahead of monsoon

Kathmandu, Feb. 8 -- Reconstruction of the BP Highway, damaged by the September 2024 floods, has begun on all but a 3.2 km section, with contracts awarded for the most affected stretches. Work is pro... Read More