Afghanistan
4th Antalya Conference on Afghanistan kicks off in Turkey-The Khaama Press
The fourth Antalya Conference on Afghanistan began in Turkey, focusing on civil society, democracy, women’s rights, and inclusive political dialogue. The fourth round of the national dialogue on the role of civil society and democratic forces in Afghanistan’s future—known as the Antalya Process—began on Monday, May 26, in Turkey. Click here to read…
Muttaqi: Afghanistan Now Offers Safe Climate for Investment-Tolo News
Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting foreign minister, stated during the opening ceremony of the 20th Western China International Fair that the Islamic Emirate has created a secure environment for investment in Afghanistan. Muttaqi said that foreign traders and investors can confidently conduct business in the country, adding that Afghanistan, with its vast natural resources, young population, agricultural production, and strategic geographic location, has the potential to become a regional hub for trade and transit. Click here to read…
Acting Minister Denies Disputes within Islamic Emirate-Tolo News
Mohammad Younus Akhundzada, the acting minister of rural rehabilitation and development, denied claims of disagreements within the leadership of the Islamic Emirate, and pledged that the Islamic Emirate would never compromise its principles or concede its authority to international organizations or companies. Click here to read…
Taliban begin crackdown on Pakistan-linked militants operating from Afghanistan: Express Tribune- The Khaama Press
Recent closed-door talks between a Pakistani delegation led by Muhammad Sadiq Khan, Pakistan’s Special Representative, and Amir Khan Muttaqi, Taliban Foreign Minister, marked a significant shift in Taliban policy. For the first time since their return to power, the Taliban have begun cracking down on individuals encouraging attacks inside Pakistan. According to Express Tribune sources, over 70 militants, primarily Afghan nationals linked to plans following the Pahalgam attack in Kashmir, have been detained, earning Islamabad’s tentative trust. China is believed to be playing a crucial behind-the-scenes role in facilitating dialogue between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Click here to read…
Maldives
Maldives and India to discuss maritime security partnership – Adhadhu
The Indian External Affairs Ministry has said that discussions on strengthening maritime security partnership with the Maldives will be held during Foreign Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel's ongoing visit to the country. In a statement, the ministry said the main purpose of Khaleel's visit to India is to discuss strengthening economic and maritime security partnership. The Foreign Minister arrived in India on May 25. Economic and Maritime Security Partnership is an important part of the India-Maldives Vision Document. ‘A Vision for Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership’ document was signed during President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's state visit to India in October 2024. Click here to read…
Maldives’ GDP Surges to USD 575.9 Million – PSM News
Maldives’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has risen to USD 575.9 million in March this year marking an increase of 0.4 percent compared to the same period of last year. Monthly Indicators of Economic Growth (MIEG) published the Maldives Bureau of Statistics (MBS) provides a high-frequency measure of economic activity, offering timely insights into the current state of the Maldivian economy. They are conceptually similar to GDP in volume terms and provide information on key components of economic production while these indicators capture major industrial and economic activities using a production approach, aligned with international methodologies. Click here to read…
Myanmar
ASEAN Corporate Giants Fueling Myanmar Junta’s War Crimes: JFM – The Irrawaddy
Companies across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region are supplying Myanmar’s military regime with revenue, technology, and aviation fuel to sustain its ongoing nationwide terror campaigns, including air and artillery strikes against its own people, according to Justice For Myanmar (JFM). The rights group said its latest investigation showed state-owned enterprises are among firms from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia still doing business with the junta more than four years after the coup. This “network of corporate complicity” enables the regime’s atrocities against Myanmar people, in defiance of international sanctions and ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus for peace, it stated. Click here to read…
Myanmar, Russia sign pact of ‘mutual protection’ from international prosecution – Myanmar Now
The junta-controlled newspaper Global New Light of Myanmar (GNLM) reported on May 26 that the military regime had entered into an agreement with Russia for “mutual protection” against what it called the “misuse of international legal processes.” During an international legal forum held in Saint Petersburg, Russia between May 19 and 21, a delegation led by the Myanmar junta’s attorney general and minister of legal affairs Dr. Thida Oo took part in a signing ceremony for the rotection pact, as well as a supplementary agreement on the steps for implementing it. Click here to read…
Pakistan
Pakistan, Iran pledge to work for regional peace-Dawn
Pakistan and Iran on Monday rene¬wed their commitment to permanent peace in South Asia, underlining that frie¬ndly relations with neighbouring countries formed a core part of both nations’ foreign policy. The reaffirmation came during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s meeting with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian at a reception hosted at the Sa’dabad Palace in Tehran. Click here to read…
PTI protests 'drone strikes' in tribal dists-The Express Tribune
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) held a protest in Peshawar against drone strikes in the tribal districts, with participation from government ministers, members of the assembly, and party officials. PTI made it clear that drone attacks in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa are unacceptable and warned that if they are not stopped, the party will take all necessary steps to halt them. The protest was organized on the instructions of PTI's founding chairman, who had called for demonstrations in the tribal areas. Click here to read…
PM backs Iran's right to peaceful N-programme-The Express Tribune
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday declared Pakistan's full support for Iran's right to have a civilian nuclear programme and assured Tehran that Islamabad would work with it on all issues of mutual concern. Shehbaz arrived in Tehran on the second leg of his regional tour. He held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at Sa'dabad Palace. The prime minister also called on Iranian Supreme Leader Sayyed Ali Khamenei. Click here to read…
