Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif’s remarks about Mahmud of Ghazni being ‘merely a plunderer’ have sparked controversy. His comments have initiated a domestic debate and strained relations with Afghanistan. This also questions the suitability of naming Pakistani missiles after historical figures who invaded India.

Following the meeting in the national capital, Nadella took to X to thank the Indian leader for his leadership and support.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that Syria’s new leadership is determined to root out separatists there, as Ankara said its military had “neutralised” 32 members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party, or PKK, in the country.A rebellion by groups close to Turkey ousted Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad last month. Since then, Turkey-backed Syrian forces have occasionally clashed in the north with U.S-backed Kurdish forces that Ankara deems terrorists. n18oc_world n18oc_crux