International

November 16, 2025 2:07 PM

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Afghanistan Boosts Trade with Iran, Central Asia to Reduce Dependence on Pakistan

Afghanistan is boosting trade with Iran and Central Asian countries to reduce dependence on Pakistan, following last month’s border clashes. The country is using Iran’s Chabahar Port to avoid frequent disruptions at Pakistan’s borders.     According to Afghanistan’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce...

November 16, 2025 1:32 PM

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Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal Reviews India–EAEU FTA Progress in Moscow

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal reviewed the progress of India-Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Free Trade Agreement negotiations in a series of meetings in Moscow. During the meeting, Mr Agrawal met with the Minister in charge of Trade of the Eurasian Economic Commission, Andrey Slepnev, the Deputy...

November 16, 2025 8:27 AM

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UK to Cut Refugee Protections, End Automatic Asylum Benefits

The British government has announced that under new plans, aimed at slashing irregular immigration and countering the hard-right,  Britain will drastically reduce protections for refugees and end automatic benefits for asylum seekers. The measures, modelled on Denmark's strict asylum system, were an...

November 16, 2025 8:07 AM

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Thousands Protest Against Crime, Government in Mexico City Amid Rising Violence

Thousands of demonstrators marched in Mexico City yesterday to protest against violent crime and President Claudia Sheinbaum's government.     The rally was organised by Gen Z youth groups, drawing support from citizens protesting high-profile killings, including the assassination just weeks ago of ...