External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to undertake a two-day official visit to Russia on August 23 and 24, 2026, in a diplomatic engagement expected to focus on strengthening India-Russia cooperation across trade, investment, science, technology and other areas of mutual interest. During the visit, Jaishankar will co-chair the 27th session of the India-Russia...
Five years after the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, the international community continues to face a difficult question: how should the world deal with a regime that has established firm control over the country but remains deeply controversial because of its policies on human rights, women’s freedoms and political participation? The Taliban returned to power...
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...
The relationship between India and the United States has undergone one of the most significant transformations in modern international diplomacy. Once characterized by strategic mistrust, ideological differences, and geopolitical competition during the Cold War, the partnership has steadily evolved into one of the world’s most important bilateral relationships. Today, India and the United States cooperate...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deepen India’s strategic engagement with the Nordic region during his landmark visit to Norway, with discussions expected to focus heavily on digital technology, healthcare innovation, space collaboration, energy cooperation and long-term economic partnerships. The visit is being viewed as a major diplomatic step aimed at expanding India’s footprint...
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to undertake a high-profile two-day visit to China on May 19 and 20, marking a significant diplomatic development that comes immediately after U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his widely watched visit to Beijing. The visit is expected to reinforce the increasingly close strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing at...
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held extensive high-level talks in Beijing, where both leaders reportedly reached a series of new common understandings aimed at improving bilateral ties and reducing strategic tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The discussions took place during Trump’s multi-day visit to China, marking the first visit...
Indian-American economist and former IMF official Gita Gopinath has ignited a global conversation on gender representation after publicly criticizing the absence of women during a high-level meeting between leaders of the United States and China. Her remarks came after photographs from the summit showed an entirely male delegation seated at the main negotiation table during...
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a strong warning over the Taiwan issue as he opened crucial summit discussions with former U.S. President Donald Trump, cautioning that any escalation surrounding Taiwan could lead to direct conflict between China and the United States. The remarks came at the start of a highly anticipated summit aimed at stabilizing...
The United States has announced a phased closure of its consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, citing concerns over the safety of diplomatic personnel and a broader effort to streamline its overseas operations. The decision reflects a strategic recalibration of Washington’s diplomatic footprint in the region, particularly in areas close to geopolitical hotspots. According to official statements,...