Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid a one-day visit to Kabul on Sunday, accompanied by Interior Secretary Khurram Agha and other senior officials. They were welcomed by Afghanistan’s Deputy Interior Minister at the Kabul airport. During meetings with Afghan Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, discussions centered on joint counter-terrorism efforts, border security, drug control, and regulation of legal border crossings. Naqvi emphasized the need for collaborative measures, noting Pakistan’s long-standing support for Afghan refugees. Haqqani stressed shared responsibility for regional peace and cooperation.

More than 2,000 Bangladeshi nationals working in Libya have registered to return home, the Bangladesh Embassy in Tripoli confirmed. The information was shared during a public hearing in Misrata, led by Ambassador Major General Khandaker Khairul Bashar. The embassy has initiated several support programs, including the rollout of e-passports, security assurances, visa renewals, legal remittance processes, and guidance on illegal migration. In the last 18 months, over 5,500 migrants have been repatriated with support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The newly registered individuals will also be repatriated gradually.

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar is set to travel to New York and Washington next week, where he will preside over a high-level UN Security Council debate on multilateralism and peaceful conflict resolution.

Dar is also expected to participate in discussions on the Middle East crisis, the Palestinian issue, and OIC-UN cooperation. He will hold bilateral meetings with foreign ministers from various countries during the visit, which is being described as an effort to strengthen Pakistan’s diplomatic ties with the U.S. and enhance its multilateral engagement.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has described Bangladesh and Pakistan as “two branches of the same tree, with roots embedded in shared history and culture.” During a meeting with Bangladesh High Commissioner Iqbal Hossain in Lahore, she expressed keen interest in forging partnerships with Bangladesh in the industrial and digital sectors. The two sides agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in agriculture, industry, and trade. Nawaz also discussed the export of rice and medical equipment to Bangladesh and endorsed the idea of establishing a joint chamber of commerce in Dhaka. She assured support for a single-window service to create a more investment-friendly environment.

Amid ongoing diplomatic strains between Bangladesh and India, a unique gesture of goodwill arrived at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence in New Delhi—1,000 kilograms of the prized Bangladeshi "Himsagar" mangoes, known locally as Haribhanga, sent by Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus.

This continuation of “mango diplomacy” by Bangladesh’s interim government has surprised many political observers. In South Asia, mangoes are not merely fruit—they have historically served as diplomatic tools, symbols of political overture, and even the center of intrigue.

Geopolitical analysts view this move as a strategic attempt by the Yunus-led administration to thaw frosty ties with India, leveraging cultural diplomacy rooted in regional tradition.

Despite suspending normal visa operations after the fall of the Awami League government, India is now issuing a "significant number" of visas to Bangladeshi nationals, confirmed MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. He stated that visas are being granted for travel, medical, and educational purposes. However, he did not specify the exact number of visas issued.

Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Israel’s continued airstrikes on Syrian territory and reiterated its firm support for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Saudi Foreign Ministry described Israel’s repeated violations of international law and breaches of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement as “deplorable.” Riyadh has called upon the international community to stand in solidarity with Syria. The latest Israeli air raids targeted Syrian tanks and military sites in Suwayda and Daraa, just hours after Syrian Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra held ceasefire talks with Druze leaders. Prior to the attacks, the region witnessed armed clashes leaving over a hundred casualties.

At the SCO summit in Tianjin, China, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to maintaining the ceasefire and regional stability with India. However, he warned that peace cannot prevail if aggression and force become state policies. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the April 22 Kashmir attack, later diffused through US-brokered mediation. Dar emphasized resolving disputes through dialogue and diplomacy, calling for SCO to act as a platform for regional stability. He also addressed anti-terror collaboration and the situation in Afghanistan.

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Beijing. The two leaders discussed strengthening regional security, economic cooperation, and counter-terrorism measures. Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to peace and integration and discussed UN Security Council matters in a phone call with Secretary-General António Guterres. He confirmed Pakistan’s continued support for SCO’s stability and economic growth.

In a high-level diplomatic move, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing for the first time since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. Jaishankar was in China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. He conveyed greetings from Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed recent progress in bilateral relations.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday morning during his visit to China for the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. According to Mehr News Agency, Araghchi met Xi for a brief bilateral discussion ahead of the main group meeting. The meeting is seen as part of strengthening diplomatic ties between Iran and China.

The Chinese Embassy in India has described the issue of selecting the Dalai Lama’s successor as a "thorn" in India-China relations. Chinese spokesperson Yu Jing stated that matters related to Tibet are purely internal affairs of China and have become a burden for India. China’s frustration grew after Indian ministers attended the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday and following remarks from the Tibetan spiritual leader. While China emphasizes its role in selecting the successor, Indian Minister Kiren Rijiju said the Dalai Lama’s office will decide on the reincarnation, prompting objections from Beijing. The issue has gained diplomatic significance ahead of Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar’s upcoming visit to China.

Newly appointed Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh, Dr. Abdullah Jafar H. Bin Aabiyah, has expressed keen interest in working closely to enhance bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia. The ambassador conveyed this during separate courtesy meetings with Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Tawhid Hossain and Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam. Tawhid Hossain warmly welcomed the ambassador and expressed satisfaction over the existing strong ties between the two countries.

Close sources from the Syrian presidency confirm that interim President Ahmad al-Shara attended at least one secret meeting with Israeli officials in Baku, Azerbaijan. However, Damascus has officially denied the allegations. The discussions, jointly organized by Israel and the United States, covered sensitive issues including Iran’s influence, Hezbollah, the resettlement of Gaza refugees, and a potential security agreement. Talks also touched on opening an Israeli coordination office, signaling a possible shift in Syria-Israel relations. Both parties have yet to make public comments on the matter.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un reaffirmed his country’s full support for Russia’s war in Ukraine during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. British intelligence estimates that over 6,000 North Korean troops have died in Ukraine, with thousands more deployed alongside military equipment. The U.S. and South Korea have expressed concern that North Korea may receive advanced technology in return for this support.