South Asia
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Trump to participate in ‘Howdy Modi’ event in Houston
President Donald Trump will appear jointly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in “Howdy, Modi” event in Houston on September 22 to “underscore the important partnerships between the United States and India,” the White House said. “It...September 16, 2019 690 0 -
Trump willing to help India, Pakistan on Kashmir; Says gets along with both countries ‘very well’
President Donald Trump Monday renewed his offer to help India and Pakistan to address their conflict over Kashmir, saying he gets along with both countries “very well.” “India and Pakistan are having a conflict over Kashmir...September 9, 2019 651 0 -
Saudi Arabia, UAE sending foreign ministers to Pakistan amid Kashmir crisis
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, two of Pakistan’s Gulf allies, are sending their foreign ministers to Islamabad, as the Kashmir imbroglio spotlights the Arab countries’ policy toward South Asian rivals Pakistan and India. The...September 3, 2019 4669 0 -
As Kashmir siege enters fourth week, Pakistan considers closing airspace to India
As Kashmir crisis continues to exacerbate South Asia tensions, Prime Minister Imran Khan is considering a “complete closure” of Pakistani airspace to India The proposal for a complete ban on the use of Pakistan’s land routes...August 27, 2019 736 0 -
UN Secretary General raises Kashmir issue with Modi; urges restraint
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discussed the festering Kashmir imbroglio with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a meeting in France, reaffirming the world body’s position which expresses concern and urges restraint in the disputed territory. The...August 26, 2019 892 1 -
Nuclear conflagration risks make Kashmir much more than a Pakistan-India issue
When President Donald Trump meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during G-7 Summit in France on Monday, it would be exactly three weeks since New Delhi deprived Kashmiris of fundamental rights as it changed the constitutional...August 25, 2019 862 0 -
Amid continuing Kashmir siege, Trump asks Modi to reduce tensions with Pakistan
With Kashmiris continuing to suffer under Indian siege, President Donald Trump Monday asked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reduce tensions with Pakistan over the disputed territory, partly controlled by the two South Asian nuclear-armed neighbors....August 19, 2019 698 0 -
Pakistan, India trade fire as UNSC convenes on Kashmir imbroglio
Pakistan reported that three of its soldiers died Thursday in Indian firing from across the Line of Control in Kashmir while its forces killed five Indian personnel. New Delhi has denied any loss of its soldiers...August 16, 2019 586 0 -
Pakistan warns against repercussions of India’s Kashmir annexation
Views and News file photo of a protest outside the White House Prime Minister Imran Khan has warned the world against ramifications of India’s “bigoted and racist” annexation of Kashmir, saying any conflict between the two...August 7, 2019 682 0 -
US says closely following situation after India’s change of Kashmir status; concerned over detentions
The United States on Monday said it is closely following the unfolding developments in Kashmir after India’s decision to revoke special status for Kashmir and expressed concern over detentions while also urging all parties to maintain...August 5, 2019 673 0