Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah is preparing to meet the ambassadors of India and China this week, marking a significant shift in his diplomatic approach after completing his first 100 days in office. The move comes after Shah followed a self-imposed rule of avoiding one-on-one meetings with foreign envoys, choosing instead to engage ambassadors only in group interactions. According to official information reported by The Kathmandu Post and dipl

Jaishankar’s meeting with Wang Yi in Manila highlighted an improving India-China relationship while keeping border peace, trade concerns and diplomatic engagement at the centre. Both sides also discussed practical steps such as direct flights, visas and border trade. Jaishankar Wang Yi Meeting in Manila External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister and Communist Party

India has strongly raised concerns over the safety of its merchant seafarers after four Indian crew members were killed in a Russian missile strike on a cargo vessel in the Black Sea. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed the issue with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila. The discussion highlighted India's demand for better protection of civilian merchant mar

The Trump administration's handling of the Iran conflict came under intense scrutiny during a Senate hearing after a heated confrontation between Senator Gary Peters and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The exchange quickly became the hearing's defining moment as lawmakers debated military strategy, troop support and billions of dollars in additional defence spending. The hearing also examined whether the administration has a clear long-term plan for the

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed India-US trade, tariff concerns, defence ties, energy cooperation, critical minerals and artificial intelligence during talks in Manila. Their meeting reflected continued diplomatic engagement as both countries work through commercial differences while expanding their strategic partnership. India-US Trade and Tariff Talks

Amnesty International has called for an independent investigation into the Pakistan Kabul rehab strike that killed at least 269 people at a drug treatment centre in Afghanistan. The rights group says evidence gathered from the site does not support Pakistan’s claim that its forces attacked a military facility. Pakistan Kabul Rehab Strike Under Scrutiny The March 16 airstrike hit the Omid Reha