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...
The United States and Iraq appear to be moving toward a new phase of economic cooperation after US President Donald Trump suggested that major oil agreements could soon be announced between the two countries. The comments came during Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s official visit to Washington, where discussions focused heavily on energy investments,...
A newly proposed sanctions bill backed by US President Donald Trump is expected to significantly strengthen economic pressure on Russia while introducing a more measured approach toward countries such as India and China. The legislation, championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, represents an effort to intensify penalties on Moscow over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine without...
India has reiterated that there has been no change in its official position regarding the possible return of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Dhaka, reaffirming its earlier stance amid continued political developments in the neighbouring country. Responding to questions on the issue, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that India’s position remains...
The United Kingdom has reportedly warned Pakistan that it could face visa restrictions if it continues to delay the deportation of a convicted grooming gang leader, highlighting growing tensions between the two countries over immigration enforcement and cross-border cooperation. The warning follows prolonged efforts by British authorities to remove Shabir Ahmed, a convicted member of...
India and the United States are taking significant steps to strengthen their economic relationship as both countries work towards an ambitious target of expanding bilateral trade to $500 billion over the coming years. The initiative reflects a broader commitment to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, technology, defence, energy, manufacturing, and investment, while negotiations...
Iran has reportedly identified a list of 13 prominent international leaders as potential targets for retaliation, a development that has intensified concerns over the worsening security situation in the Middle East. The reported list includes several influential political figures from the United States, Europe, and Israel, reflecting Tehran’s growing confrontation with nations it believes have...