US President Donald Trump said he held a “long and excellent” phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing it as constructive and far-reaching, with discussions spanning trade, security, Taiwan, energy cooperation, and global conflicts. Trump said the leaders engaged in detailed talks

Tiruppur’s textile exporters are optimistic that the recently concluded India–US trade agreement will trigger a wave of investments, boost exports, and create large-scale employment in the region, according to the Tiruppur Exporters Association (TEA). TEA General Secretary Thiru Kumaran said the pact marks

The documentary Melania, centered on U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, made an impressive debut at the North American box office over the weekend, securing the third position in overall earnings. However, despite its commercial momentum, the film has been met with overwhelmingly negative

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar is set to begin a significant three-day visit to the United States from February 2 to 4, marking another important phase in deepening India–US strategic cooperation. The visit comes at a time when both nations are strengthening

Native American tribal leaders and child welfare advocates have urged the U.S. Congress to strengthen law enforcement and expand prevention programs in Indian Country, warning that chronic understaffing and fragmented services are leaving Native children and families dangerously vulnerable. Appearing before the Senate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hosted a high-level delegation of Arab foreign ministers, the Secretary General of the League of Arab States, and senior Arab officials, reaffirming India’s deep historical ties with the Arab world and outlining a forward-looking vision for stronger

A major technological failure on Saturday plunged large parts of Ukraine into darkness, triggering cascading blackouts across the country and disrupting public transport, officials said. Ukraine’s Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported that the incident occurred at 10:42 a.m. local time when several high-voltage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s anticipated visit to Israel in February is being viewed not merely as a routine diplomatic trip but as a clear marker of India’s evolving geopolitical strategy. Analysts say the visit underscores New Delhi’s ambition to position itself as a

Beijing has sharply criticized the United States for the detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, calling it a violation of international law and an example of Western overreach. However, rights advocates and analysts argue that China’s outrage rings hollow given its own record

By: Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar India’s relations with countries of the Global South have deep roots in shared histories, common struggles, and mutual aspirations for development and self-reliance. Over the years India’s role has evolved from being a leader in the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)

By: Ambassador Rajiv Bhatia Discussing a partnership between India, a country, and Africa, a continent of 54 countries, may sound asymmetrical. Still, two factors justify doing so: empathy and support for Africa in India are matched by admiration and respect that most Africans feel

A key US congressional advisory body will hold a public hearing next month to assess India’s evolving relationships with China and the United States and their implications for the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, according to a notice published in the Federal

The United States is positioning India as a central partner in a new economic security framework designed to safeguard global supply chains for artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, a senior US official said on Friday. Speaking at the Hudson Institute in Washington, US

Expanded facility aims to improve access, efficiency, and citizen-centric services Indian authorities have inaugurated a new Indian Consular Application Centre in Seattle, marking a significant step toward improving access to consular services for the growing Indian diaspora in the Pacific Northwest region of

How energy control, China’s debt diplomacy and calibrated power are reshaping global competition A heated US Senate debate on Venezuela this week has offered India a revealing window into the evolving nature of global geopolitics, where control over energy, debt leverage, sanctions and

Former FIFA chief joins global chorus questioning US suitability as 2026 World Cup host Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has backed growing calls for a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches scheduled to be held in the United States, citing concerns