Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, expressing hope that the development will lead to lasting peace in the region. His statement comes at a time of wider diplomatic activity across West Asia, as several countries continue efforts to
The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have announced that they are restoring ties with Venezuela, reopening formal engagement after relations were cut in 2019 during the leadership dispute over the country’s presidency. The move could create a pathway for Caracas to seek financial assistance as it tries to stabilise its strained economy. IMF […]
US President Donald Trump said he had a very good conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting continued high-level engagement between Washington and New Delhi as tensions in West Asia remain a major global concern. The remarks came after the two leaders held a phone call focused on bilateral cooperation and the evolving regional situation. […]
India Condemns Hormuz Ship Attacks India has strongly condemned attacks on commercial vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz, calling them unacceptable and warning that the violence has already cost precious Indian lives at sea. The statement reflects New Delhi’s growing concern over maritime safety in one of the world’s most critical energy routes, […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron as the conflict in West Asia continued to disrupt regional stability and threaten maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz. The two leaders discussed the need to restore security in the strategic waterway, which remains vital for global energy trade and for India’s import interests. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that no state would face injustice because of the proposed delimitation exercise, seeking to calm concerns from several southern and eastern states over possible changes in parliamentary representation. He made the assurance in the Lok Sabha during discussion on the Delimitation Bill, 2026, as the issue triggered sharp political debate
Trump Announces 10-Day Israel-Lebanon Truce US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon on April 16, saying the pause in fighting is intended to create space for wider diplomatic efforts in the region. The truce comes after weeks of intense cross-border escalation involving Israel and Hezbollah, with Washington now trying to […]
UK Economy Grows 0.5% Before Iran War Shock The UK economy grew faster than expected in February 2026, offering a short-term boost before the full economic impact of the Iran war and higher oil prices began to hit households and businesses. Official data showed monthly GDP rose 0.5%, stronger than market forecasts, but economists say […]
China’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter of 2026, showing resilience despite the wider impact of the Iran war on global trade and energy markets. Official data showed the economy expanded 5.0% year on year in the January to March period, beating market expectations and improving from the previous quarter. China GDP […]
Former Pakistan minister Fawad Chaudhry has said Army chief Asim Munir is effectively the country’s real decision-maker, arguing that political authority in Islamabad now rests more with the military than with the civilian government. His remarks have renewed attention on Pakistan’s long-running civil-military imbalance and the shrinking space occupied by elected















