# eurasia (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover eurasia. Page: Feed: --- ## [Iran Opens Hormuz to Iraqi Tankers, Exposing the Gap Between Trump’s Claims and Ground Reality](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/iran-opens-hormuz-to-iraqi-tankers/) _2026-08-22 · Muhammad Mahad Samija · The Diplomatic Insight_ Baghdad’s diplomatic persistence yields results that Washington’s declarations have not. Iran announced on Saturday that it has granted a number of Iraqi oil tankers passage through the Strait of Hormuz, following sustained diplomatic outreach from Baghdad through multiple channels. This development that quietly demolishes the central premise of the Trump administration’s narrative that the United… ## [Tashkent to Host International Media Forum on Islamic Civilization](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/tashkent-media-forum-islamic-civilization/) _2026-08-22 · Web Desk · The Diplomatic Insight_ Uzbekistan’s capital will welcome journalists, media experts, and specialists from around the world for the International Media Forum “Islamic Civilization: A New Perspective, New Discoveries,” running from August 24 to 29, 2026. The forum’s main events will take place at the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, including an opening ceremony, plenary sessions, specialized media \[…\] The… ## [Azerbaijan Formalizes Cooperation Framework With Turkmenistan, Ratifies Five Agreements](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/azerbaijan-turkmenistan-cooperation-framework/) _2026-08-22 · News Desk · The Diplomatic Insight_ Azerbaijan has moved decisively to deepen its bilateral relationship with Turkmenistan, with President Ilham Aliyev signing a series of ratification decrees on Friday that bring into force a comprehensive package of agreements concluded in Baku on June 22. The ratified instruments include the Agreement on the Main Directions for the Development and Deepening of Economic \[…\] The post Azerbaijan… ## [Tajikistan Seeks 2.55 Million Tons of Iranian Oil Amid Disruptions From Russia](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/tajikistan-seeks-iran-oil-russia-disruptions/) _2026-08-22 · News Desk · The Diplomatic Insight_ Tajikistan has formally requested Iran to supply 2.55 million metric tons of crude oil and petroleum products; a package comprising 2 million tons of crude oil, 300,000 tons of diesel, 150,000 tons of gasoline, and 100,000 tons of aviation fuel. The request, confirmed by Tajikistan’s Ministry of Transport, was tabled during direct talks in Tehran \[…\] The post Tajikistan Seeks 2.55 Million Tons of… ## [Iran, Brazil Discuss Tourism Cooperation on Sidelines of BRICS Meeting](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/iran-brazil-tourism-cooperation-brics-meeting/) _2026-08-22 · Tayyaba Afzal · The Diplomatic Insight_ On Friday, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri met Brazil’s Tourism Minister Gustavo Feliciano on the sidelines of the BRICS Tourism Ministers Meeting 2026 in Jaipur, India to discuss strengthening tourism cooperation between the two countries. During the talks, the two ministers identified four priority areas strengthening air connectivity,… ## [Bangladesh Eyes Joining Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye Defense Pact](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/bangladesh-eyes-joining-pakistan-saudi-turkiye-defense-pact/) _2026-08-22 · News Desk · The Diplomatic Insight_ Dhaka (TDI): Bangladesh has indicated it is open to joining the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, according to Bangladeshi media. Bangladesh Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir said Dhaka maintains a positive approach towards joining an economic or defense framework involving the three countries, while keeping its national interests \[…\]… ## [US Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods as Trade Talks Collapse](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/us-imposes-50-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-talks-collapse/) _2026-08-22 · News Desk · The Diplomatic Insight_ Washington (TDI): The United States has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on some Canadian goods after Washington and Ottawa failed to reach a trade agreement, with both sides accusing each other of derailing negotiations at the final stage. The new tariffs came into effect shortly after midnight on Saturday and apply to around $20 billion \[…\] The post US Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods as Trade… ## [Pakistan Electric Vehicle Expo Is Coming to Karachi in September](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/pakistan-ev-expo-coming-to-karachi-september/) _2026-08-22 · Web Desk · The Diplomatic Insight_ After making its debut in Lahore earlier this year, the Pakistan Electric Vehicle Expo 2026 is now heading to Karachi from 3 to 5 September at the city’s Expo Centre. The three-day event will bring together electric cars, bikes, scooters, charging solutions, batteries and other mobility technologies, giving visitors a chance to see where Pakistan’s \[…\] The post Pakistan Electric Vehicle Expo Is… ## [Pakistan’s Nuclear Security Regime: A Case in Regulatory Maturity](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/pakistan-nuclear-security-regulatory-maturity/) _2026-08-22 · Sidra Shaukat · The Diplomatic Insight_ Nuclear technology, in the modern world, has become important because it provides reliable and large-scale nuclear energy for electricity, medicine, industry and scientific research. To ensure peaceful, secure and sustainable application of nuclear energy, it is essential that advancement of nuclear technology must go hand in hand with nuclear security. Nuclear security is vital to \[…\] The post… ## [Pakistan’s Future Lies in Balancing Geopolitics and Geoeconomics](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/pakistan-balancing-geopolitics-geoeconomics/) _2026-08-22 · Maria Siddique · The Diplomatic Insight_ Foreign policy is statecraft put into deliberate motion for engaging with the world to achieve one’s goals. The goals are often the same, such as security, sovereignty and stability, while the instruments and considerations vary between geopolitics and geo-economics. In recent years, the world has witnessed a growing emphasis on geoeconomics alongside traditional geopolitics. In \[…\] The post… ## [Sync Bookmarks Everywhere (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CIzBsfBMw92l) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync keeps folders and toolbar intact across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. ## [Missiles and Warships Follow Putin’s Kuril Island Visit](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/missiles-warships-follow-putin-kuril-island-visit/) _2026-08-21 · Muhammad Mahad Samija · The Diplomatic Insight_ In a sequence of calibrated strategic moves that marks a definitive shift in Moscow’s posture toward Tokyo, Russia on Friday conducted a major Pacific Fleet missile test near the Southern Kurils, conducted just days after President Vladimir Putin made his first-ever visit to Iturup Island on August 13; a visit that immediately drew a formal \[…\] The post Missiles and Warships Follow Putin’s Kuril… ## [Seven Nations Call Israel’s West Bank Settlement Plan ‘Unacceptable’](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/7-nations-israel-west-bank-settlements-unacceptabe/) _2026-08-21 · News Desk · The Diplomatic Insight_ In a coordinated joint statement on Thursday, the governments of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, and Canada delivered a sharp rebuke of Israel’s decision to advance construction tenders for the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank. The seven nations called the decision “unacceptable” and warned that the E1 project \[…\] The post Seven Nations Call… ## [D-8 General-Secretary’s 2-Day Visit to Ankara Strengthen Institutional Ties](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/d-8-sg-2-day-visit-to-ankara-institutional-ties/) _2026-08-21 · Muhammad Ahsan Khalid · The Diplomatic Insight_ D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation Secretary-General Ambassador Sohail Mehmood has concluded a two-day working visit to Ankara, Turkiye describing it as productive and focused on strengthening the D-8’s institutional partnerships and advancing practical cooperation across its key priority areas. The visit included meetings with senior Turkish officials, think tanks, a technology university,… ## [ASEAN Marks 59th Anniversary in Islamabad, Highlights Peace, Prosperity and Ties with Pakistan](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/asean-59th-anniversary-in-islamabad/) _2026-08-21 · Farkhund Yousafzai · The Diplomatic Insight_ Islamabad (TDI): The ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI), comprising the diplomatic missions of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam, celebrated the 59th Anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) with an evening reception in Islamabad. The event, held at a local hotel here, brought together members of the \[…\] The post ASEAN… ## [Pakistan Reaffirms Resolve to Combat Terrorism, Pays Tribute to Victims](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/pakistan-reaffirms-resolve-to-combat-terrorism/) _2026-08-21 · News Desk · The Diplomatic Insight_ Islamabad (TDI): Pakistan has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to combating terrorism as the world observes the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, offering honors to those who lost their lives in the fight against terrorism and recognizing the sacrifices of victims’ families. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign \[…\] The post Pakistan Reaffirms… ## [Pakistan, Google Sign MoU to Establish AI Centre, Offer Free Gemini Access to Students](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/pakistan-google-mou-establish-ai-centre-free-gemini-access-students/) _2026-08-21 · News Desk · The Diplomatic Insight_ Islamabad (TDI): Pakistan and Google have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital skills, IT exports and innovation, with Pakistani students set to receive free one-year access to advanced AI tools including Gemini. The agreement was signed on Friday during a reception hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in \[…\] The post Pakistan,… ## [GCC, China Hold Meeting in Riyadh to Strengthen Strategic Partnership](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/gcc-china-meeting-strategic-partnership/) _2026-08-21 · Muhammad Ahsan Khalid · The Diplomatic Insight_ The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and China held a Senior Officials Meeting in Riyadh on Thursday, bringing together foreign ministry officials from GCC member states, a Chinese delegation, and the GCC General Secretariat to advance their strategic partnership and discuss pressing regional security issues. The meeting was held at the GCC Secretariat headquarters and marks \[…\] The post GCC, China… ## [Malaysia and Pakistan Agree to Form Joint Security Working Group](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/malaysia-and-pakistan-agree-to-form-joint-security-working-group/) _2026-08-21 · Muhammad Ahsan Khalid · The Diplomatic Insight_ Malaysia and Pakistan have agreed in principle to establish a joint working group between their security and law enforcement ministries, a move aimed at turning their longstanding friendship into structured, practical cooperation on shared security challenges. The agreement was reached during a bilateral meeting between Malaysia’s Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution and Pakistan’s Federal… ## [Uzbekistan’s Legacy of Enlightenment](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/uzbekistans-legacy-of-enlightenment/) _2026-08-21 · Muhammad Asif Noor · The Diplomatic Insight_ Uzbekistan’s greatest wealth lies not only in the splendour of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, but in the succession of minds that taught humanity how to calculate, heal, observe the heavens, understand faith, govern with justice and give language a civilizational voice. From al-Khwarizmi, al-Biruni and Ibn Sina to Imam Bukhari, Ulugbek, Navoi, Babur and the \[…\] The post Uzbekistan’s Legacy of… ## [Iran Vows to Overcome ‘Unjust Sanctions’ as US Escalates Economic Pressure](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/iran-vows-overcome-unjust-sanctions-us-escalates-pressure/) _2026-08-21 · News Desk · The Diplomatic Insight_ Tehran (TDI): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said Tehran must develop a strategy to overcome “unjust sanctions”, as the United States prepares to impose what Washington says will be its toughest-ever sanctions package against Iran. Ghalibaf’s remarks came a day after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States would impose “the \[…\] The post Iran Vows to… ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MXduQtiUrVLK) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [US Defense Officials Tour Asia to Reassure Allies After South Korea Drills Cut Short](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/us-defense-officials-tour-asia-south-korea-drills-cut/) _2026-08-20 · Muhammad Ahsan Khalid · The Diplomatic Insight_ Senior United States defense officials have been travelling across Asia to reassure allies that Washington remains committed to the region’s security. But their efforts have been significantly complicated by President Donald Trump himself, who abruptly ordered the scaling back of major military exercises with South Korea just hours before they were due to begin, calling \[…\] The post US Defense… ## [Sindh Governor Visits Rwanda Mission, Discusses Trade and Investment Cooperation](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/sindh-governor-visits-rwanda-mission-discusses-trade-cooperation/) _2026-08-20 · News Desk · The Diplomatic Insight_ Islamabad (TDI): Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi on Thursday visited the Rwanda High Commission in Islamabad and discussed ways to strengthen economic and commercial relations between Pakistan and Rwanda. The governor was received by Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Pakistan Fatou Harerimana during the visit, which followed the envoy’s visit to the Governor House in \[…\] The post Sindh… ## [Russian Strikes Kill 12 in Kyiv, More Than 30 Injured](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/russian-strikes-kill-12-in-kyiv-more-than-30-injured/) _2026-08-20 · News Desk · The Diplomatic Insight_ Kyiv (TDI): At least 12 people were killed and more than 30 injured in Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv early Thursday, Ukrainian authorities said. The attacks damaged residential and other buildings across the Ukrainian capital, triggered fires and disrupted electricity supplies to thousands of homes. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said seven people were killed \[…\] The post Russian Strikes… ## [Iran Warns Saudi Arabia, Hits Back at US as Regional Tensions Rise](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/iran-warns-saudi-arabia-hits-back-at-us/) _2026-08-20 · News Desk · The Diplomatic Insight_ Tehran (TDI): Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have warned that Saudi Arabia will be unable to contain Yemen’s Houthi movement as attacks on the kingdom intensify. Guards spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi said Saudi Arabia would not remain safe from Houthi attacks, claiming that the more Riyadh attacked Yemen, the stronger the retaliation would be. Meanwhile, Iranian \[…\] The post Iran Warns… ## [Conceiving the Idea of Pakistan’s First Health & Education Expo](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/idea-pakistan-first-health-education-expo/) _2026-08-20 · Web Desk · The Diplomatic Insight_ The Health and Education Summit and Expo Pakistan 2026 did not begin with an exhibition hall, a list of speakers or a date on the calendar. It began with a simple question: what happens when the people shaping Pakistan’s health and education sectors are brought together not simply to exchange ideas, but to build something \[…\] The post Conceiving the Idea of Pakistan’s First Health & Education Expo… ## [Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan Aim For $1 Billion in Trade By 2030](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/uzbekistan-azerbaijan-1b-dollar-trade-2030/) _2026-08-20 · News Desk · The Diplomatic Insight_ Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan are intensifying efforts to transform their bilateral economic relationship into a billion-dollar corridor, with fresh ministerial-level engagement this week underscoring the urgency behind a target that once seemed distant but now looks structurally achievable. Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade confirmed on Wednesday that Minister Laziz Kudratov met… ## [GCC Secretary General Praises UAE for Facilitating New Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Exchange](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/gcc-sg-uae-russia-ukraine-prisoner-exchange/) _2026-08-20 · Muhammad Ahsan Khalid · The Diplomatic Insight_ GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohammad Al-Budaiwi praised the diplomatic and humanitarian efforts of the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, following the completion of a new prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine facilitated through UAE mediation. Al-Budaiwi said the UAE’s active mediation on this file reflects its firm approach of using diplomacy in service of humanitarian causes, \[…\] The… ## [What Is ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar?](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/what-is-asean-5-point-consensus-on-myanmar/) _2026-08-20 · Muhammad Ahsan Khalid · The Diplomatic Insight_ On February 1, 2021, Myanmar’s military, known as the Tatmadaw, staged a coup, overthrowing the elected civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi and declaring a year-long state of emergency. It triggered widespread protests across Myanmar, which were suppressed by the military with lethal force, killing hundreds of civilians in the weeks that followed. The \[…\] The post What Is ASEAN’s Five-Point… ## [Indian YouTuber Exposes TTP Safe Havens in Afghanistan](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/indian-youtuber-exposes-ttp-afghanistan/) _2026-08-20 · DJ Kamal Mustafa · The Diplomatic Insight_ I did not expect an Indian vlogger to make my case for me. By most accounts, he traveled into Afghanistan’s Kunar province chasing content: mountain vistas, a Taliban escort, the kind of footage that performs well online. What he says he came back with instead was proof of something I, and every serious Pakistani official \[…\] The post Indian YouTuber Exposes TTP Safe Havens in Afghanistan appeared… ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hizJO3nBtPxa) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [Dar Reviews SCO Summit Preparations, Directs Timely Completion of Arrangements](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/dar-reviews-sco-summit-preparations/) _2026-08-20 · News Desk · The Diplomatic Insight_ Islamabad (TDI): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday reviewed preparations for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, which Pakistan is scheduled to host in 2027. Dar chaired a meeting attended by senior officials, where the Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) briefed him on progress on various development and infrastructure projects linked \[…\]…