Lula in Delhi as Global AI Summit Draws Leaders
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was given the red carpet treatment on arrival in New Delhi on Wednesday, as he heads to the AI Impact Summit 2026.
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Pakistan Declares 'Open War' After Cross‑Border Strikes
Skip next section EU foreign policy chief calls for Pakistan, Afghanistan to de-escalate after strikes February 28, 2026 EU foreign policy chief calls for Pakistan, Afghanistan to de-escalate after strikes Kaja Kallas called for de-escalation amid high tensions between Pakistan and AfghanistanImage: Kuba Stezycki/REUTERS The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, on Saturday called for
Has Afghanistan–Pakistan Violence Become the New Normal?
Since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, tensions have simmered with neighboring Pakistan. On Friday, those tensions again reached a boiling point, with both sides exchanging strikes in the worst escalation in fighting since the Taliban controlled much of southern Afghanistan in the 1990s.
Pakistan Says It's in 'Open War' with Afghan Taliban
Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Pakistan has bombed major cities in Afghanistan, declaring an 'open war' Afghanistan says it is carrying out operations in provinces along the border with Pakistan Both sides have reported heavy losses and issued conflicting death tolls Here are the latest news, headlines and
Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clashes Escalate
Both Afghanistan and Pakistan acknowledged fighting in border areas on Thursday, albeit disagreeing markedly on exact developments on the ground and the extent of each other's losses and gains.
India and Bangladesh Begin Resetting Diplomatic Relations
Ties between India and Bangladesh frayed after Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to Delhi amid violent protests that toppled her 15-year rule in 2024. Now, the South Asian neighbors are taking steps towards reconciliation by resuming visa services. Bangladeshi diplomatic missions across India will now fully reopen tourist visa services.
Pakistan Declares Open War on Afghanistan
Afghanistan with its capital, Kabul. AP/AP hide caption toggle caption AP/AP ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's defense minister said that his country ran out of "patience" and considers that there is now an "open war" with Afghanistan, after both countries launched strikes following an Afghan cross-border attack.
IS Affiliate Claims Islamabad Mosque Bombing
Thousands of mourners gathered in Pakistan's capital on Saturday for a somber mass funeral honoring the victims of a suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque the previous day. At least 31 people were killed in the blast and around 170 were wounded, as authorities vowed to intensify operations against Islamist militants.
US and India Announce Interim Trade Framework
The United States and India on Friday released the framework for an interim trade agreement following President Donald Trump's announcement of a trade deal with India. The framework "reaffirms the countries' commitment to the broader US-India Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) negotiations," according to a joint statement released by the White House .
Chinese EVs Surge as European Role Stalls in South America
Young, tech-savvy, and future-focused — Philipe Andrade, 23, and Carlos Alberto Andrade, 26, embody a new generation of Brazil's automotive elite. They are the heirs to the Brazilian auto group CAOA.
Project Vault: US Push to Break China's Rare-Earth Grip
A flurry of announcements this week is reshaping efforts by the United States and the European Union to loosen China's grip on rare earth minerals, the building blocks of next-generation technology.
Turkish Textile Industry Crushed by China and Bangladesh
It is a bitterly cold winter's day in the central Anatolian Turkish city of Tokat. The thermometer says it's -3 degrees Celsius (27 degrees Fahrenheit). Sunduz Akkan, a mother of three, bundles up and heads to the Sik Makas factory where she worked until October. The plant's roughly 1,700 employees stopped getting their paychecks in mid-2025.