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...
A proposed sanctions bill targeting Russia has sparked growing debate among economists, policymakers, and financial analysts over its potential impact on the global economy. While the legislation is designed to increase pressure on Moscow over its continued military actions and international conduct, experts believe the measure could also produce unintended consequences for the United States...
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...
China has strongly dismissed allegations that it attempted to interfere in the 2020 United States presidential election, rejecting the claims as unfounded and reiterating its long-standing policy of non-interference in the domestic affairs of other nations. The denial came shortly before former US President Donald Trump publicly repeated accusations that Beijing had sought to influence...
A bipartisan group of 60 United States senators has expressed support for a proposed legislation that seeks to impose sweeping tariffs of up to 100% on imports from countries that continue purchasing Russian oil and other energy products. The move, if enacted, could significantly affect global trade relationships and place additional economic pressure on nations...
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...
India has officially launched its campaign to secure a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–29 term, marking the beginning of an extensive diplomatic effort to strengthen its role in global governance. The campaign reflects New Delhi’s continued commitment to promoting international peace, security, sustainable development, and reforms within the...
North Korea has strongly criticised the recent NATO summit, rejecting calls for its denuclearisation and insisting that nuclear disarmament should begin with the United States and its allies. In a forceful statement, Pyongyang accused the Western military alliance of pursuing confrontational policies that undermine international peace while demanding unilateral concessions from North Korea. The latest...
In a significant diplomatic development, Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Satyanjal Pandey is expected to assume the role of India’s next Charge d’Affaires in Islamabad, marking an important step in New Delhi’s diplomatic engagement with Pakistan. The anticipated appointment comes at a time when both countries are carefully managing their bilateral relationship amid longstanding political...
Former United States President Donald Trump has issued one of his strongest warnings yet to Iran, declaring that any attempt on his life would trigger an unprecedented American military response. His remarks have further intensified already strained relations between Washington and Tehran, adding a new layer of tension to an already volatile geopolitical landscape in...