A bipartisan group of senior US lawmakers has urged Taiwan’s leadership to substantially increase defence spending, cautioning that partial funding of a proposed supplementary military budget could undermine efforts to deter aggression from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The appeal was made

The United States has significantly expanded its military presence near Iran, deploying more than 50 advanced fighter jets to West Asia even as nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran show signs of cautious progress. According to US media reports, the aircraft include F-35,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held bilateral meetings with leaders of European Union member states on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, emphasizing early implementation of the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to strengthen economic and strategic ties. During

As the second round of indirect nuclear talks between the United States and Iran got underway in Geneva, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued three pointed warnings aimed at US President Donald Trump, escalating rhetoric even as diplomatic efforts resumed. The negotiations,

US President Donald Trump has indicated he would support potential Israeli strikes on Iran’s ballistic missile program if diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran collapse, according to US media reports. CBS News, citing sources familiar with the matter, reported that Trump made the

A US House hearing in Wisconsin has reignited debate over Section 14(c), a federal provision that allows certain employers to pay workers with significant disabilities wages based on productivity levels. The hearing, held at Green Valley Enterprises in Beaver Dam, brought lawmakers face-to-face

The United States military has airlifted a miniature nuclear reactor for the first time, marking a milestone in efforts to expand advanced nuclear power and strengthen energy security at military bases. Three C-17 transport aircraft carried components of the unfueled Valar Atomics Ward

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Germany, marking their fifth meeting since September 2025 and signaling steady progress in bilateral relations. According to an official statement from the

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s anticipated visit to India in the coming weeks could mark a significant shift in India-Canada relations, moving the partnership from stabilization toward structured expansion, according to a recent analysis. Former diplomat Sanjay Kumar Verma, writing in India Narrative,

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif delivered a scathing critique of the United States in Parliament on Tuesday, accusing Washington of using Islamabad for its strategic goals and later discarding it “worse than toilet paper.” He also acknowledged that Pakistan’s involvement in the

India’s vision for its BRICS 2026 chairship — centered on a people-first, development-driven agenda — received broad appreciation from member and partner countries during the first BRICS Sherpa and Sous Sherpa meeting held in New Delhi on February 9–10, the Ministry of External

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep grief and solidarity with Canada following a deadly shooting incident in British Columbia that claimed nine lives and left several others injured. In a post on X, Modi described the attack as “horrendous,” extended heartfelt

India and Bahrain have moved to further strengthen their strategic partnership, with senior military and diplomatic engagements signaling deeper cooperation in defense, maritime security, and broader bilateral ties. On Tuesday, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy,

French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake a three-day official visit to India from February 17 to 19 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday. The visit is expected to further deepen the strategic

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday met visiting BRICS 2026 Sherpas and country representatives in New Delhi, reaffirming India’s commitment to steering the grouping toward a more inclusive, resilient, and development-focused agenda during its chairship. During the interaction, Jaishankar welcomed inputs

India and Hungary on Tuesday held the 11th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi, undertaking a comprehensive review of their growing bilateral partnership and identifying new avenues for deeper cooperation across strategic, economic, technological, and cultural domains. The consultations were

India and China on Tuesday held a high-level Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi aimed at stabilizing bilateral relations, strengthening people-to-people engagement, and addressing long-standing sensitive concerns, even as both sides reaffirmed their commitment to multilateral cooperation through BRICS. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri hosted