India and China have agreed on an eight-point set of measures aimed at advancing negotiations on their long-running boundary dispute, improving management along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and reducing the risk of military misunderstandings along the disputed frontier. The agreement was reached during the 25th round of talks between the two countries’ Special...
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...
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...
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...