Bangladesh envoy's assurance must translate into action. Neighbours can't afford mistrust
Trump's rants are destroying the most consequential bilateral relationship of the 21st century
Tracking Trump is like watching a T20 thriller — odds flip with every ball, and whispers of a fixed match never fade. But this isn't a game. His ego-driven rants are destroying the most consequential bilateral relationship of the 21st century. Diplomacy deserves better than getting bowled by one man's tantrums.
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- New Indian Express
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