Link to my Article: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/bangladesh-seeks-us-waiver-import-russian-diesel-energy-crisis-deepens-2026-03-30/ On March 30, 2026, Bangladesh requested a temporary waiver from the United States to import Russian diesel as its energy crisis deepens due to global supply disruptions. Officials said the country proposed importing up to 600,000 metric tons of diesel, similar to a waiver previously granted to India. Bangladesh, which relies on imports for about… Read more »
Link to my Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-says-peace-talks-advance-between-afghanistan-pakistan-2026-04-03/ On April 3, 2026, China announced that peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing, following renewed diplomatic engagement aimed at ending their most serious conflict since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. According to China’s foreign ministry, both countries have shown willingness to continue negotiations and “sit down for talks again,” which officials… Read more »
Link to my Article: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/india-says-crude-oil-supplies-secured-no-payment-issues-iran-imports-2026-04-04/ On April 4, 2026, India’s petroleum ministry stated that the country’s crude oil supplies remain fully secured for the coming months, despite ongoing disruptions in global energy markets. The government confirmed that Indian refiners have successfully obtained crude oil, including imports from Iran, and emphasized that there are no payment issues associated with these transactions…. Read more »
Link to my Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indian-rupee-hits-record-low-investors-fret-energy-supply-risks-2026-03-13/ On March 13, 2026, the Indian rupee fell to a record low against the U.S. dollar as investors worried that rising oil prices and energy supply disruptions could harm India’s economy. The currency weakened to about 92.47 per dollar, surpassing its previous record low reached earlier in the week. Market analysts attributed the drop largely… Read more »
Link to my Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-urges-afghanistan-pakistan-resolve-tensions-via-talks-not-force-2026-03-14/ On March 14, 2026, China called on Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their rising tensions through dialogue rather than military force. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the appeal during a phone call with Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, according to a statement from China’s foreign ministry. Wang urged both sides to remain… Read more »
Link to my Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/iran-has-allowed-some-indian-vessels-pass-strait-hormuz-envoy-says-2026-03-14/ On March 14, 2026, Iran allowed several Indian vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz despite a broader disruption to shipping caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Tehran’s ambassador to India confirmed that a few Indian ships had been permitted to transit the strait, while India said it was seeking safe… Read more »
Link to my Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-says-it-supports-pakistans-right-defend-itself-against-afghan-taliban-2026-02-27/ On February 27, 2026, the United States publicly declared its support for Pakistan’s “right to defend itself” against attacks from Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers after Pakistan said the two neighbouring states were in “open war.” The U.S. State Department described the Afghan Taliban as a “Specially Designated Global Terrorist group,” highlighting Washington’s view of the militants… Read more »
Link to my Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indian-court-throws-out-alleged-corruption-case-against-opposition-leader-2026-02-27/ An Indian court on February 27, 2026, dismissed a high-profile corruption case against opposition leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The allegations stemmed from an alleged 2022 liquor licensing policy irregularity that was investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), leading to Kejriwal’s arrest in March 2024 and his release on bail… Read more »
Link to my Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistan-afghan-taliban-forces-clash-diplomatic-efforts-intensify-2026-02-28/ Fighting between Pakistani forces and Afghanistan’s Taliban military entered a third consecutive day on February 28, 2026, after Pakistan launched some of its deepest strikes inside Afghan territory in years, hitting Taliban military installations and posts in cities including Kabul and Kandahar. Islamabad says it is responding to cross-border attacks by militants of the Tehreek-e-Taliban… Read more »
