External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar offered India’s expertise to Central American countries in digital payments, information technology, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture during the Fifth India-SICA Foreign Ministers Meeting. “Our countries face similar challenges in development, poverty alleviation, and climate change, and we can address

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced tariffs of up to 100% on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs, effective October 1, 2025. The move could significantly affect India’s pharmaceutical sector, which relies heavily on exports to the US. In a post

Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani has reaffirmed his country’s support for the early conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union. During a high-level meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, Tajani

India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar continued his high-level diplomacy at the UN, convening meetings on United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reform and outreach to the Pacific Islands, while also holding bilateral discussions with key foreign ministers. To advance Security Council reforms,

A senior U.S. State Department official has reaffirmed that relations with India remain “strong” despite recent turbulence, stressing that ongoing discussions over trade and Russian oil purchases have been “incredibly productive.” “We have differences, and it’s been clear,” the official said on Wednesday,

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva struck an optimistic note after a brief encounter with U.S. President Donald Trump, even as relations between the two countries remain strained over trade, digital policies, and judicial disputes. At a press conference on Wednesday, Lula

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has sharply criticized recent U.S. immigration raids, condemning the deaths of two Mexican nationals during Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Mexico has issued a diplomatic note to Washington demanding a full investigation and accountability for possible human rights

Akie Abe, wife of late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, has highlighted her husband’s enduring affection for India and his close friendship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his bond with India extended far beyond official diplomacy. “My husband’s ties with India went

India and Myanmar on Thursday held the Second Annual Defence Dialogue in Naypyitaw, focusing on training, capacity building, post-earthquake assistance, and cultural goodwill exchanges. The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Myanmar’s Chief of Armed Forces (Training), Major

In a significant policy shift, US President Donald Trump said Ukraine is “in a position to fight and WIN” its lost territory from Russia, provided it has strong backing from the European Union and NATO. In a Truth Social post on Tuesday, Trump

US President Donald Trump convened a high-level meeting with leaders from key Muslim nations on Tuesday in New York, aiming to find solutions to end the ongoing Gaza war. The session took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

A Florida jury on Tuesday found 59-year-old Ryan Routh guilty of attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump during a golf outing last year. The verdict marks one of the most serious cases of political violence in recent US history. The incident

The United States has reaffirmed its longstanding policy of pursuing the “complete denuclearisation” of North Korea, rejecting Pyongyang’s call to drop the demand as a condition for dialogue. A State Department spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday that “the US policy is the complete denuclearisation

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has urged the countries of the Global South to adopt a comprehensive and collaborative strategy to address pressing global challenges and harness their collective strengths. Speaking at a high-level meeting of “Like-Minded Global South Countries” on the sidelines

A Texas Republican leader has sparked controversy after making disparaging remarks about a newly built 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman in Sugar Land, Texas. The statue, known as the Statue of Union, was inaugurated in 2024 at the Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple and is