US President Donald Trump has defended his controversial trade policies, insisting that tariffs brought “trillions of dollars” into the American economy, despite a federal appeals court ruling that he exceeded his presidential authority in imposing them. Taking to Truth Social, Trump claimed his

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his opening remarks at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on Monday, stressed that connectivity projects which bypass sovereignty “lose trust and meaning.” Citing India’s initiatives such as the Chabahar Port and the International North-South Transport Corridor, Modi

Member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) have issued a strong condemnation of the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, stressing that perpetrators, organisers, and sponsors of such violence “must be brought to justice.” In the Tianjin Declaration, SCO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin showcased a rare display of camaraderie on Monday as they shared the same car en route to their bilateral meeting after the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. Their talks are expected to

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tianjin on Saturday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, marking his first trip to China since 2018. The three-day visit (August 30–September 1) is being seen as a key opportunity to stabilise and possibly reset

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a major step in strengthening India-Japan relations, unveiling a 10-year roadmap that includes a target of 10 trillion yen ($65 billion) Japanese investment in India. Speaking after talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday underlined that Japan’s advanced technology and India’s skilled human resources and vast market are natural complements, pledging to expand Tokyo’s investments in India and strengthen bilateral ties. Speaking at a joint press conference with Prime Minister

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent voiced optimism about reaching a trade deal with India, stressing that the two nations “will come together” despite current tensions. In an interview with Fox News, Bessent praised the rapport between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald

US President Donald Trump has ordered all American flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide and at US facilities abroad until August 31 in memory of the victims of the Minneapolis Catholic school mass shooting. The tragedy left two children dead and 17

Richard Rossow, Chair of India and Emerging Asia Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), has said that U.S. tariffs on Indian exports represent only a “small slice” of the country’s economy, while offering India an opportunity to diversify trade

The Kremlin on Wednesday confirmed that preparations are underway for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bilateral meetings during his visit to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Responding to queries about a possible meeting between Putin and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Kremlin

Senior Indian and US officials held virtual consultations this week, reaffirming their commitment to deepening cooperation across multiple sectors even as trade tensions and tariff threats strain ties. The US readout of the U.S.-India 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue, held Monday, highlighted “advancing bilateral initiatives”

Steve Witkoff, the special envoy of US President Donald Trump, said he will meet Ukrainian representatives in New York this week as part of diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the Ukraine war. “I’m meeting with the Ukrainians this week in New York,” Witkoff

US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “a very terrific man” but simultaneously stood firm on tariff threats and reiterated his claims of mediating global conflicts. Trump said he could impose “a very strong tariff system” as an economic weapon

U.S. President Donald Trump praised the “courageous people” of Ukraine and their “unbreakable spirit” in a letter to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the country’s Independence Day, even as he continues to press for a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “As you

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with his Fijian counterpart, Sitiveni Rabuka, at Hyderabad House on Monday to further deepen the long-standing India-Fiji partnership. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on X: “Welcoming an important Global South and FIPIC partner. PM

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, on his first official three-day visit to India, is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday. The meeting is expected to focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation and enhancing Indo-Pacific

The White House has formally announced that US President Donald Trump will hold summit talks followed by a luncheon with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung this week in Washington. The meeting comes at a critical juncture for the alliance, as both nations