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One of Canada’s former ambassadors to Afghanistan says it’s time to establish a diplomatic presence in Kabul, arguing Ottawa lacks a firsthand understanding of the Taliban-held country where Canadian troops fought for more than 12 years. “There are ways for us to be on the ground and to see for …

France’s ambassador to Canada says Ottawa must choose between tying itself entirely to Washington or broadening its links to partner more with Europe – while also calling out Canada’s “weak” military engagement. “This nagging question of the future American commitment offers, in any case more than ever, the opportunity for …

Afghanistan’s pre-Taliban envoy has kept his country’s Ottawa embassy running in the hopes that democracy will eventually return to his homeland, as he asks Canadians to fight “gender apartheid.” “There is a need for greater advocacy efforts in support of women and girls in Afghanistan,” said Hassan Soroosh, the ambassador …

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott here on Thursday during which the duo emphasized that enhanced economic cooperation will help both countries better address the economic challenges emerging out of the Covid-19 pandemic and also help them in realising their shared vision of …