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ASEAN eyes new crisis mechanism, tighter coordination amid ME conflict

Manila, April 14 -- The member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are looking to establish a more coordinated approach in mitigating the impact of the Middle East crisis on t... Read More


India's growth outlook for near term remains well supported

Mumbai, April 14 -- The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) stated in its latest monthly update that India's economy has seen a sound performance in 1Q26, carrying over the robust... Read More


Foreign Minister attends second special meeting on Middle East issue

Hanoi, April 14 -- The Vietnamese minister highlighted the significance of ASEAN unity and centrality, urging the bloc to uphold its principled stance and strengthen its role when engaging with releva... Read More


Economic Buzz: Global economic growth forecast remains at 3.1% for 2026, says OPEC

Mumbai, April 14 -- The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) stated in its latest monthly update for April that global economic activity indicators and surveys all point to a solid... Read More


Vietnamese Embassy in Timor-Leste officially begins operations

Hanoi, April 14 -- On April 12, Vietnamese Charge d'Affaires to Timor-Leste Pham Binh Dam had a meeting with Bendito dos Santos Freitas, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste. Bot... Read More


Lebanon, Israel set to hold high-stakes talks in WashingtonPublished on: April 14, 2026 11:46 AM

Pakistan, April 14 -- Lebanon and Israel are set to hold high-stakes talks in Washington, D.C. under US mediation, aiming to address the ongoing conflict, though expectations for a breakthrough remain... Read More


Door of dialogue must remain open to address challenges in Dhaka-Delhi ties: Adviser Humaiun

Dhaka, April 14 -- Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir has said the challenges that exist in the Bangladesh-India relationship can be resolved if both sides remain engaged in dialog... Read More


Machiavelli's Ruthless Legacy in Global Power Politics

Srinagar, April 14 -- Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince, written in 1513, remains the most uncompromising treatise on power, a text that dismantled the moral frameworks of medieval politics and replace... Read More


Turkey warns of Israel enemy strategyPublished on: April 13, 2026 11:34 PM

Pakistan, April 14 -- Turkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has accused Israel of attempting to portray Turkiye as a new regional enemy. His remarks came after recent sharp exchanges between Israeli ... Read More


ASEAN urges Iran-US permanent dealPublished on: April 13, 2026 11:34 PM

Pakistan, April 14 -- ASEAN foreign ministers have urged the United States and Iran to continue negotiations toward a permanent resolution of their conflict. The appeal was made during a virtual meeti... Read More