The United Nations has appointed veteran Bangladeshi diplomat Rabab Fatima as its new Special Representative for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). The appointment comes as the UN continues its efforts to support humanitarian operations, political engagement and development initiatives in Afghanistan. Fatima succeeds Roza Otunbayeva and will lead...
The United States will complete the withdrawal of its remaining troops from Iraq by September 30, 2026, officially ending a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion of the country. The announcement signals a major shift in US-Iraq relations as both governments say Iraqi security forces are now capable of handling the nation’s security...
A senior US defence official has dismissed the idea that so-called “middle powers” could emerge as an effective alternative to the US-led global security framework, insisting that America’s military and strategic influence remains unmatched despite growing efforts by several allies to diversify their partnerships. The remarks come as European nations continue expanding defence cooperation and...
India and the European Union have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation across trade, technology, security and investment following a series of high-level meetings in Brussels. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said the partnership has made notable progress since the India-EU Summit held earlier this year, with both sides now focusing on strengthening strategic collaboration...