Kanwal Sibal

If one actually reads the fine print, Pak has been exempted - “It may be possible that one or two have a reason for not doing so, and that will be accepted”. It is the Saudis and the Qataris who have been explicitly asked to sign the Accords. In any case, this is a non-starter.

For Trump’s calibre, this is an extremely decent post about Iran. Looks like things are moving in the right direction.

Last night Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv. Once again, it targeted residential areas and civilian infrastructure.  This senseless war of aggression has to be stopped. We must continue putting pressure on Russia’s war machine and increase our support to Ukraine.

US congressman Chris Smith in an Op Ed wants US Secretary of State Rubio to raise the issue of suspension of the FCRA license of Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity. Rubio begins India visit from Kolkata & will visit Missionaries of Charity.

Asim Munir solved the planar unit distance problem years ago but was too humble to tell anyone.

In seeking to expose a nobody you make him or her a somebody. She was seeking publicity and she is being given what she wants.

Asim Munir is in Iran. Ahmadinejad is in Israel. I'm in Pakistan. What the heck is happening?!?

The Modi-Meloni “Melody” reel has gone viral globally, and predictably, the opposition is having a meltdown. Because for them, India’s diplomacy must always look apologetic, joyless and insecure. They cannot digest a Prime Minister who can build strategic partnerships, command global respect, strengthen India’s position with Europe, and still connect with people in a language the internet understands. Rahul Gandhi having a meltdown over Modi-Meloni going viral is not surprising. This is a man who has never understood the difference between diplomacy and insecurity. When India’s Prime Minister commands global warmth, Rahul calls it drama. When India builds strategic partnerships, he calls it optics. When India is liked, watched and respected, his ecosystem starts sulking. But before Rahul Gandhi lectures anyone on national interest, Indians should remember the record. This is the man around who went partying after 26/11 in my city Mumbai, when India was still mourning. This is the man who referred to terrorist Masood Azhar as “Masood Azhar ji”. This is the man who called the aftermath of surgical strikes “khoon ki dalali”. This is the man whose party ecosystem repeatedly demanded proof when India hit terror across the border. This is the man who stood with the JNU crowd when Afzal Guru slogans had shaken the nation. This is the man whose party first denied and then admitted his meeting with the Chinese envoy during Doklam stand-off. This is the man who goes abroad without disclosing where money is coming from to fund his trips. So forgive us if we do not take lectures on diplomacy from Rahul Gandhi. Modi’s diplomacy is turning India into a respected global power. Rahul’s politics is still stuck in resentment, entitlement and national self-loathing. There is a term called 'soft-power' in the diplomatic dictionary and the ilk of Rahul Gandhi won't know that because India no longer applies it to the Masood Azhars of the world.

Norway’s largest newspaper posts an cartoon of PM Modi as a snake charmer during his Oslo visit “A clever and slightly annoying man,” reads the headline

Key things from Trump's latest message declaring that he won't restart the war with Iran: 1. Says he was asked by the leaders of Qatar, KSA, and UAE. Could be true, but either way, provides him with a face-saving exit from his previous threats. 2. Says serious negotiations are now taking place. They have been taking place all weekend, but a small breakthrough may have been achieved. 3. Emphasizes only "no nuclear weapons" as criterion for his deal. No mention of enrichment or stockpile. May prove crucial. 4. Overall, tries to give the impression that he is in control and that only he dictates the direction of the situation. None of that is entirely true, but understandable that he wants to give that impression. Conclusion: Once again, Trump has realized that escalation will end up badly for the US. That does not necessarily mean, though, that the necessary realism, discipline, and creativity will be mustered for the talks.

“Xi is a superhero. Without him the world would fall apart” Helle Lyng is a China stooge which is why attacking Modi and questioning India on human rights. Now we all know who paid her to do this. Yuan hungry sold-out journalist.