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 Government of India has appointed Vishwesh Negi, a 2002-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, as the country’s next Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran. The appointment marks a significant development in India’s diplomatic engagement with Tehran at a time when regional geopolitics, energy security, trade interests, and strategic partnerships continue to shape relations...
US President Donald Trump has said that a proposed bipartisan Russia sanctions bill may not be necessary, even as lawmakers continue to push legislation that could allow tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing significant quantities of Russian oil and natural gas. The proposal has attracted global attention because it could affect major Russian...
The United States Senate has advanced legislation aimed at imposing severe economic pressure on Russia by targeting countries that continue to purchase Russian oil and energy products. The bipartisan measure, which could pave the way for tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian energy, has placed countries including India and...
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...
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...
The military confrontation between the United States and Iran continued for a seventh consecutive night, with fresh airstrikes and growing regional tensions fueling fears of a wider conflict across the Middle East. The prolonged exchange of attacks has significantly increased concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically...
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 conflict involving Iran has entered a more dangerous phase after six key bridges were reportedly destroyed during ongoing military operations, significantly disrupting transportation and logistical networks. The latest developments have also seen the confrontation extend beyond Iranian territory, with military activities and security concerns increasingly affecting neighboring Syria and Iraq. The widening conflict has...
The United States has announced a new round of visa restrictions aimed at foreign nationals accused of supporting or assisting far-left terrorist organizations, marking another step in the country’s efforts to strengthen national security and prevent individuals linked to extremist activities from entering its territory. The latest policy reflects the US government’s broader strategy of...