Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seen exchanging a few words during the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Tuesday, as leaders of the regional grouping gathered for an official group photograph. The brief interaction between Modi and Xi took place as the leaders assembled at the...
Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to travel to India next month to attend the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, a visit that could become a significant moment in the gradual efforts by New Delhi and Beijing to stabilise relations after years of heightened tensions. If confirmed, Xi’s visit would be his first trip...
India and Bangladesh are expected to explore fresh dates in August for Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to New Delhi after plans for his previously discussed trip early next week failed to materialise, according to people familiar with the developments. The proposed visit has attracted considerable diplomatic attention as both neighbouring countries seek...
India has strongly condemned the defacement of its embassy premises in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and called for those responsible to be identified and held accountable. The incident has prompted New Delhi to raise the matter directly with Slovenian authorities, stressing that diplomatic missions are protected under international law. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his government’s strong commitment to strengthening ties with India, describing the relationship between the two countries as one of strategic importance and mutual trust. Emphasising the growing partnership across multiple sectors, Netanyahu said Israel is making significant investments in its relationship with India and expressed confidence that bilateral...
The Indian Embassy in the United States has strongly objected to the use of the term “Pakistani Kashmir” in an international news report, calling the description factually incorrect and misleading. The diplomatic mission asserted that there is no region officially recognised as “Pakistani Kashmir” and reiterated India’s long-standing position that the territory under Pakistan’s control...
India has reiterated that peace and stability along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) remain the foundation for rebuilding normal relations with China. During a high-level diplomatic engagement, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conveyed to his Chinese counterpart that sustained border peace is a necessary precondition for improving bilateral ties and expanding cooperation between the...
A fresh diplomatic initiative aimed at reducing tensions between the United States and Iran has emerged as the conflict continues to intensify, with regional mediators reportedly proposing a 10-day ceasefire to create an opportunity for negotiations to resume. The proposal comes at a critical moment in the confrontation, with Washington and Tehran continuing to exchange...
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed his willingness to hold discussions with senior officials from Russia and China during his visit to the Philippines, signaling Washington’s continued commitment to diplomatic engagement despite ongoing geopolitical disagreements. Rubio’s remarks come at a time when global tensions remain high over issues ranging from the war...
US Vice President JD Vance has firmly denied reports claiming that Iranian officials secretly contacted him during recent diplomatic negotiations, calling the allegations completely false. He also defended Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, dismissing accusations against them as baseless and reaffirming his confidence in their roles in the administration’s diplomatic efforts. The controversy comes at...