New Delhi: India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that the American sanctions imposed on Iran will not affect the Chabahar Port project, a critical component of India’s regional connectivity and trade strategy. The confirmation underscores New Delhi’s commitment to maintaining strategic investments in the port, even as it continues its dialogue with the United States on broader trade and diplomatic issues. The Chabahar Port, located on Iran’s southeastern c

During his official visit to Japan on Tuesday, United States President Donald Trump met with the families of Japanese citizens who were abducted by North Korea several decades ago. The emotional meeting took place in Tokyo, where relatives of the victims shared their ongoing struggle for answers and appealed for international cooperation to bring their loved ones home. President Trump expressed deep sympathy and reaffirmed Washington’s full and unwavering support for Japan’s efforts to re

Russia has rejected United States President Donald Trump’s recent demand for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing war with Ukraine, reaffirming its long-held conditions for peace. The Kremlin’s latest response makes clear that Moscow’s stance on the conflict remains unchanged, despite renewed diplomatic overtures from the U.S. and European allies seeking to end the devastating two-year war. Speaking at a press briefing in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dismiss

Washington — In a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump characterized the idea of supplying Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine as premature, stating that diplomatic avenues toward peace with Russia should be exhausted first. The meeting follows a lengthy phone call Trump held with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and precedes a planned Trump–Putin summit in Budapest. Zelenskyy arrived in Washington on Fri

India is once again at the center of global diplomatic attention after former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to halt Russian oil imports. The Indian government swiftly denied the statement, emphasizing that its energy decisions are made independently and based solely on national interest. This move highlights New Delhi’s determination to maintain strategic autonomy amid increasing international pressure. Over the past two years

Hours before the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize announcement, former U.S. President Donald Trump reignited his long-standing criticism of Barack Obama, claiming that the former president received the prestigious honor “for doing nothing” and “destroying our country.” Trump’s remarks came during an interaction with reporters, where he contrasted his own record in foreign policy with Obama’s 2009 Nobel recognition. Speaking in characteristic fashion, Trump asserted that his admini

India has announced the reopening of its diplomatic mission in Afghanistan, marking a significant step in restoring engagement with the Taliban-led government. The decision, revealed during a bilateral meeting between India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi on October 10, represents the first high-level diplomatic dialogue between the two nations since the Taliban took power in August 2021. India had shut

Paul Kapur, a noted American academic and expert on South Asian security, has been appointed as the new Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia in the United States government. Known for his hardline stance against Pakistan’s military establishment, Kapur’s appointment marks a significant shift in Washington’s regional approach, especially amid renewed tensions in South Asia. His selection comes as the US seeks to redefine its engagement with both India and Pakistan whil

The conflict in Gaza has reached another turning point after Hamas announced its agreement to release all Israeli hostages, alive or deceased, while expressing willingness to negotiate a broader peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump. The statement, delivered on Friday, signaled a potentially pivotal moment in ongoing regional negotiations, though the group’s future actions remain uncertain as deadlines approach. Hamas leaders said they are prepared to work through medi

A critical moment has arrived in the ongoing conflict as a final deadline has been issued for Hamas to agree to a peace deal and release all hostages. The ultimatum signals the most forceful warning yet that refusal to comply could bring severe consequences. The current terms are being presented as a last opportunity to secure both the release of captives and the prospect of a ceasefire that could allow humanitarian relief into affected areas. The language of the ultimatum was stark and uncompro

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was forced into a rare public apology this week, after US President Donald Trump pushed him to directly address Qatar over a deadly airstrike in Doha. The strike, which took place on September 9, killed five people, including the son of senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya, and rattled Washington as well as key mediators in the ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks. The White House r

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s claims that India is “funding Russia’s war in Ukraine.” Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Zelenskyy stated that “India is mostly with us” while acknowledging ongoing energy challenges that complicate the picture. His comments came after Trump, during a speech at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), dir

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on Monday, just before the start of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting, held at the Lotte New York Palace, marked their first in-person engagement since the United States announced an additional twenty-five percent tariff on India in response to Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil, which raised the total tariff burden to fifty percent. This face-to-face discuss

The Indian government has made its position clear regarding sports engagements with Pakistan, especially in the context of upcoming international events. In a new policy unveiled by the Sports Ministry, the government declared that India will not participate in any bilateral sporting events with Pakistan, even if hosted at neutral venues. The policy, which has been implemented immediately, aims to limit interactions with Pakistan in sports following the strai

China has issued a firm response to remarks made by United States President Donald Trump regarding the imposition of additional tariffs on countries aligning with the BRICS bloc. The Chinese government strongly opposed what it described as the coercive use of tariffs in international diplomacy, saying such tactics undermine global cooperation and stability. The statement came after President Trump warned that the United States could impose an extra 10 percent tariff on imports from countries tha

China has acknowledged that the longstanding border dispute with India remains "complicated" and will require time to resolve. However, the Chinese Foreign Ministry expressed readiness to engage in discussions on delimiting the border and maintaining peace in the border areas. This statement came in response to remarks made by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his meeting with Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun in Qingdao on June 26, 2025,

President Donald Trump’s authorization of military strikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites has triggered strong reactions across the world. In a national address on Saturday night, Trump declared that the targeted nuclear enrichment facilities were “completely and totally obliterated,” warning that Iran must choose peace or face “far greater and a lot easier” future strikes. He called Iran “the bully of the Middle East” and framed the military acti

Former National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon emphasized that India should not expect the world to align its foreign policy with New Delhi’s concerns on Pakistan, especially regarding terrorism and international funding. Speaking to India Today, Menon said diplomacy has limits and it’s unrealistic to task diplomats with changing how other countries behave since they act according to their own interests.

In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan’s attempt to interfere with an Indian parliamentary delegation’s visit to Malaysia has been firmly rejected by Kuala Lumpur. Citing “Islamic solidarity,” the Pakistani embassy had urged Malaysian authorities to cancel engagements planned by the Indian delegation. However, Malaysian officials ignored Islamabad’s appeal, and the Indian delegation’s full itinerary proceeded as s

On May 16, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump once again reiterated his claim that India had offered a zero-tariff trade deal to the United States, in a move he framed as part of his broader efforts to mediate peace between India and Pakistan. During an interview, President Trump emphasized that his engagement in regional diplomacy and trade had led to a de-escalation of tensions between the two South Asian neighbors. His comments come amid a charged geopolitical backdrop and continuing discussio