Jaishankar engages Russian scholars, to co-chair key bilateral commission
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, currently on a three-day official visit to Russia, held wide-ranging discussions with leading Russian scholars and think tank representatives on Wednesday. The talks covered India–Russia relations, contemporary global geopolitics, and New Delhi’s perspectives on key international issues.
Indian envoy discusses trade, energy security with US lawmakers
India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, held a series of meetings with American lawmakers this week, focusing on trade, energy security, and the evolving India–US partnership. On Wednesday (India time), Kwatra met Representative Pete Sessions, Chairman of the Congressional Sub-Committee
Russian envoy says crude oil exports to India will remain steady
Russia’s Deputy Ambassador to India, Roman Babushkin, on Wednesday assured that Moscow’s crude oil exports to India will remain stable despite international sanctions and trade restrictions. Speaking at a media briefing at the Russian Embassy in New Delhi, Babushkin stressed that Russian oil
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on PM Modi, delivers Xi’s SCO invite
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday, delivering a personal message and invitation from President Xi Jinping for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit scheduled later this month in Tianjin. Wang Yi, who is also
Trump says Zelensky can end Ukraine war ‘almost immediately’ as European leaders head to Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could end the war with Russia “almost immediately” if he accepts some of Moscow’s conditions, a statement that sets the tone for Monday’s high-stakes meeting at the White House with Zelensky and
European leaders unite to back Zelensky ahead of White House talks with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, bolstered by the presence of key European leaders seeking to prevent pressure on Kyiv to accept Russian terms for peace. In a Truth Social post, Trump said:
Trump lashes out at Senator Chris Murphy over Alaska summit criticism
US President Donald Trump has sharply rebuked Democratic Senator Chris Murphy after the latter criticised Trump’s Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling the meeting a “disaster” and an “embarrassment” for the United States. In a fiery post on Truth Social, Trump
Trump’s energy pact with Pakistan raises security, geopolitical risks
US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new partnership with Pakistan to jointly develop its oil reserves has stirred fresh debate about South Asia’s geopolitical balance. While Trump highlighted “massive oil reserves,” Pakistan’s proven crude capacity remains limited at around 238 million barrels,
Baloch activist slams Trump for empowering Pakistan with mineral deal
Prominent Baloch human rights activist Mir Yar Baloch has strongly criticized US President Donald Trump, accusing him of “gambling with peace” by considering a deal that would give Pakistan access to Balochistan’s trillion-dollar mineral and rare earth wealth. Mir argued that entrusting Pakistan
Seattle hosts first India Day Parade, celebrates deep bonds with Indian community
Seattle came alive with vibrant colors, music, and cultural performances as the city hosted its first-ever India Day Parade last week, marking India’s 79th Independence Day. The grand celebration, organised in partnership with the City of Seattle, featured an ‘India Pavilion’ with over
India hands over military vehicles, medical equipment to Nepal, boosts defence cooperation
India has further strengthened defence and diplomatic ties with Nepal by handing over military vehicles, medical equipment, and animals for defence use. At a special ceremony at the Nepali Army headquarters in Kathmandu, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri formally presented the equipment to Nepal’s
Putin briefs PM Modi on Alaska summit with Trump, discusses Ukraine conflict and bilateral ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sharing details of his recent meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska. The conversation highlighted both the Ukraine conflict and the deepening India-Russia strategic partnership. PM Modi reiterated India’s consistent
China calls Wang Yi’s India visit chance to boost political trust
China has described Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to India as an opportunity to strengthen “political mutual trust” and advance the consensus reached between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Wang Yi arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a two-day
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi begins key India visit for boundary talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a two-day visit aimed at reviving momentum in India-China relations ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming trip to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Wang Yi will hold
Pak Army Chief’s nuclear rhetoric in US highlights global stakes of South Asian rivalries: Report
Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir’s nuclear remarks in the United States and the simultaneous designation of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its Majeed Brigade as Foreign Terrorist Organisations (FTOs) underscore that South Asia’s rivalries extend well beyond the subcontinent, according to
Jaishankar stresses peace on border as key to India-China ties
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has underlined that the foundation for positive momentum in India-China relations lies in jointly ensuring peace and tranquility along the border. His remarks came during a meeting with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi
Military buildup in Tibet threatens fragile ecosystem and regional climate: Report
The rapid expansion of China’s military presence in Tibet is raising alarm over its severe environmental consequences, according to a new report by the Stockholm-based Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP). The study highlights how militarization of the Tibetan Plateau is endangering
Putin says ‘frank’ Alaska talks with Trump bring Kremlin closer to Ukraine war decision
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his “very frank and substantive” summit with US President Donald Trump in Alaska has brought Moscow closer to making a key decision on the Ukraine war. Briefing his Cabinet on Saturday, Putin noted that both he and Trump
German, French, UK leaders yet to decide on US trip for Zelensky meeting
The governments of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom are still weighing whether their leaders will travel to the United States for a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to media reports. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French
Trump seeks trilateral summit with Putin and Zelensky as early as August 22
US President Donald Trump is pushing for a high-level trilateral summit involving Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with a possible date set as soon as August 22, according to US media reports. The development comes shortly after Trump’s nearly