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Taiwan's defence report: China rehearses for a blockade

New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- Taipei says Chinese drills mirror real operations, from ferry lift to cyber forgeries, raising the risk of a tailored blockade. Taipei -Taiwan's Defence Ministry has issued its ... Read More


India to reopen embassy in Kabul for 'closer cooperation': EAM S Jaishankar tells Taliban Foreign Minister

New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- During meeting with Afghan FM Muttaqi, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar says, "I am pleased to announce today the upgrading of India's Technical Mission in Kabul to the ... Read More


Jaishankar confirms India's plan to reopen Kabul embassy, begin direct flights from New Delhi as ties thaw

New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said on Friday that the upgrading of India's Technical Mission in Kabul to the status of the Embassy of India. During a meeting with A... Read More


'Afghanistan looks at India as a close friend': Taliban foreign minister Muttaqi in meeting with Jaishankar

India, Oct. 10 -- Afghanistan's Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Friday met with Indian external affairs minister S Jaishankar, marking the first high-level diplomatic engagement between ... Read More


India reopens embassy in Kabul 4 years after Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

India, Oct. 10 -- India will reopen its embassy in Kabul, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said during a bilateral meeting with Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. India had closed ... Read More


Focus on peace, not politics, Anwar tells Malaysians as Trump's visit looms

PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 10 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called on Malaysians to support global efforts for peace in Gaza and to refrain from stirring political discord at home. He said the worl... Read More


'India has deep interest in.': Jaishankar's message to Taliban in 1st official meet

India, Oct. 10 -- External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Afghanistan's foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi - the first high-level engagement between the two countries since t... Read More


Oil Prices Dip as Gaza Ceasefire Lowers Market Risk PremiumPublished on: October 10, 2025 11:54 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 10 -- SINGAPORE - Oil prices slipped slightly on Friday as traders reacted to easing geopolitical risks following a landmark ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, marking the fi... Read More


Netanyahu pauses security cabinet meeting on Gaza ceasefire deal to speak with PM Modi

Tel Aviv, Oct. 10 -- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the phone, halting the security cabinet meeting that was discussing a ceasefire and hostage release a... Read More


What to watch this week: 'The Smashing Machine', 'Caught Stealing' and more

New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- A documentary celebrating the late John Candy, the much-loved Canadian who became a mainstay of Hollywood comedy. Candy became a star with his appearances in Stripes, Splash, Pla... Read More