Peace negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan wrapped up in Istanbul on October 28 without reaching any formal settlement. The talks, which were aimed at consolidating the ceasefire agreed on October 19, failed to produce results as both sides remained divided over cross-border militancy. 
                        
         
            
                  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad is ready to engage in talks with Afghanistan, but only under “legitimate and mutually respectful conditions.” He added that the decision now lies with Kabul to respond. Ceasefire and diplomatic posture Sharif noted that Pakistan had agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire at Afghanistan’s request, aiming to reduce tensions. […]                            
             
            
                India and the United States are continuing dialogue over a proposed bilateral trade agreement, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal saying that both sides hope to “find a landing ground” on key issues. He confirmed that discussions are ongoing at various levels even amid a U.S. government shutdown. Trade Deal Timeline and Challenges Goyal indicated that […]                            
             
            
                Israel and Hamas have started indirect negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, centered on a U.S.-backed 20-point plan to end the Gaza conflict. The talks aim to resolve key issues such as a ceasefire, hostage release, and demilitarisation. Progress and Key Sticking Points The first day of discussions ended on a “positive note,” with sources indicating […]                            
             
            
                Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would prefer to end the war in Ukraine through talks but warned that if diplomacy fails, he will end it “by force.” His remarks came during his visit to Beijing, where he also announced progress on a new gas pipeline agreement with China. Putin Signals Talks Possible Putin stated […]                            
             
            
                Russia has stated that international discussions on Ukraine’s security will not succeed without its direct participation. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said any talks that bypass Moscow would be “pointless” and warned European governments that decisions taken without Russia could further complicate the conflict. He also indicated that China, which has been supportive of                             
             
            
                Switzerland and Austria have both expressed readiness to host peace negotiations between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis confirmed that, in exceptional circumstances such as a peace summit, Switzerland may set aside its obligations under an arrest warrant issued by the International                             
             
            
                Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Donald Trump and leading European figures at the White House. Zelenskyy signaled his readiness to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin directly as part of efforts to peacefully end the war in Ukraine. All European leaders present backed the call for stronger security guarantees during the Oval Office […]                            
             
            
                India’s Ministry of Defence has strongly rejected a recent claim that defense talks with the United States were paused. The ministry called the report “false and fabricated,” and confirmed that discussions on arms procurement are continuing as normal. Background of the Report Earlier reports suggested that India had paused negotiations for several key U.S. defense […]                            
             
            
                Russia’s government has sharply downplayed expectations for any breakthrough in upcoming peace negotiations with Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed hopes of a miraculous agreement, saying that under current conditions, a rapid resolution is “hardly possible.” Russia insists it will continue to pursue its strategic aims regardless of talks. Civilian                             
            
 
                                                                                    













