US cancels India trade talks scheduled for August amid tariff dispute

Pakistan has unveiled a new specialized military branch — the Army Rocket Force — tasked with managing and deploying missile systems during conventional warfare. 

India and China are holding talks on restarting border trade in locally produced goods after more than five years, in what officials describe as a cautious but notable step toward repairing strained bilateral relations. 

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to arrive in Dhaka on 23 August, marking another significant step in the steady revival of relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh after decades of diplomatic coolness.

The United States has officially listed Pakistan’s Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its militant arm, the Majeed Brigade, as terrorist organizations, citing a series of deadly attacks that have targeted civilians, security forces, and strategic infrastructure in recent years.

Bangladesh and Malaysia have taken significant steps to deepen their bilateral relationship by signing a total of eight cooperation agreements — five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and three Exchange of Notes — covering a wide range of sectors from defence and energy to education and trade.

Pakistan has officially brought the Chinese-built Z-10ME attack helicopter into service, marking a significant boost to the country’s combat aviation capabilities. 

Dhaka is set to host the 56th Director General–level Border Conference between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and India’s Border Security Force (BSF) from August 25 to 28. The high-profile talks will take place at the BGB Headquarters in Peelkhana, according to a statement issued by the BGB late Sunday.

Bangladesh`s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus will travel to Malaysia on Monday for a three-day official visit aimed at expanding cooperation in trade, investment, labour and other key sectors.

Bangladesh is preparing to hold its next national elections in February 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the country`s efforts to rebuild its democratic institutions following a period of political unrest and transition. 

Bangladesh is on the verge of completing three out of eight major projects aimed at building permanent diplomatic missions abroad, marking a significant step in the government’s plan to strengthen its global presence. 

A catastrophic flash flood struck the Himalayan town of Dharali in India’s Uttarakhand state on Tuesday, leaving at least five people confirmed dead and more than 100 others missing, officials said.

Pakistan’s devastating monsoon rains have claimed at least 299 lives, including 140 children, since the start of the season in late June, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). 

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $150 million loan agreement with the Government of Bangladesh to enhance the country’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system. 

Just after midnight on May 7, the screen in the Pakistan Air Force`s operations room lit up in red with the positions of dozens of active enemy planes across the border in India.

The United States has imposed sanctions on six Indian firms accused of purchasing and trading Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products.

India announced on Monday that its security forces had killed three militants allegedly responsible for the deadly April attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, which left 26 civilians dead and heightened tensions with neighboring Pakistan.