In a historic ceremony in Beijing, China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, they signed a trilateral intergovernmental agreement to construct a new railway line, which was set to revolutionize trade and economic cooperation between the three nations. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov, and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev hailed the agreement as a symbol of … Read more
Tehran, 19 May 2024 (WAI): In a tragic incident, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, along with several high-ranking officials, was found dead at the site of a helicopter crash in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province. The crash occurred during a foggy morning, adding complexity to rescue operations in the mountainous region near Jolfa, near the Azerbaijan border. … Read more
India’s ties with the Middle East have historically revolved around three pivotal elements: human resources, remittances, and oil. Moreover, India’s blueprints in the Middle East have been characterized by a careful balancing act, maintaining warm relations with Israel and the Arab states. Previously, India did not have that kind of leverage in the region. However, since it departed … Read more
The Iran-Israel Conflict has pushed the situation towards a risk that has the potential to draw in many other countries, including Pakistan. From spiking oil prices to fracturing existing international alliances, this conflict has the potential to trigger a cascade of effects. The rivalry creates a lose-lose situation for many countries and threatens to draw … Read more
Ever since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, the world’s attention has swung away from the nearly two-year-old war in Ukraine. Recent United States (U.S.) actions in Yemen have once again forced global media to shift away from the conflict in Eastern Europe. “This world order was, and will be, an ever-living fire, kindled … Read more
Islamabad, 24 April 2024 (WAI): The United States has cautioned Pakistan about potential sanctions after Pakistan promised increased cooperation with Iran. This warning came following a significant visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, marking the first Iranian president to visit Pakistan in eight years. During Raisi’s three-day trip, both countries pledged to boost their bilateral … Read more
From April 22 to 24, 2024, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, visited Pakistan at the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian, President Raisi engaged in extensive talks with Prime Minister Sharif. They reviewed the entire spectrum of … Read more
Washington, D.C., 18 April 2024(WAI): The United States has announced new sanctions targeting individuals and entities associated with Iran’s drone program in response to last weekend’s attack on Israel. The sanctions, coordinated with European allies, aim to punish Tehran for its aggressive actions while signaling a commitment to Israel’s security without resorting to military measures. … Read more
Washington. D.C., 13 April 2024 (WAI): President Joe Biden condemns in the strongest terms the unprecedented air assault launched by Iran and its allies from Yemen, Syria, and Iraq on military facilities within Israel. He expresses solidarity with Israel and asserts the United States’ unwavering commitment to Israel’s security. I condemn Iran's attacks in the … Read more
India has secured the right to operate its second overseas port, Sittwe, in Myanmar, following the successful establishment of the Chabahar Port in Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has given the green light to a proposal for India Ports Global (IPGL) to take over the operations of the entire port situated on the … Read more
