On Wednesday, India and Germany pledged to increase their bilateral trade twofold and accelerate discussions regarding a long-anticipated free trade agreement between India and the European Union, amid rising worries about possible new sanctions impacting nations purchasing Russian oil.
India has released three flood warnings to Pakistan this week due to the rising Tawi river, following heavy rains that compelled water to be released from dams, officials added. The notices were dispatched on humanitarian grounds despite suspending regular data exchange under the Indus Waters Treaty to avoid loss of life and property on the other side.
India has taken its first step to reconnect with Syria’s new government, now led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former militant leader. This marks the first official visit by India since al-Sharaa came to power in December 2024, replacing Syria’s longtime president Bashar al-Assad.
