diplomatic relations
S Jaishankar Champions Multilateralism and UN Security Council Reforms at High-Level BRICS Meeting in New York
Sep 27, 2025 08:26 am CST
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted a significant BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting in New York, emphasizing the bloc's crucial role in promoting multilateralism during challenging global times. As the current BRICS Chair, India outlined priorities focusing on food and energy security, climate change, and sustainable development through technological innovation. Jaishankar also participated in IBSA and India-CELAC ministerial meetings, consistently advocating for comprehensive reform of multilateral institutions to better represent developing nations in global governance structures.
India Refutes NATO Chief's Claims About Modi-Putin Conversation on Ukraine Strategy
Sep 26, 2025 07:47 pm CST
India's Ministry of External Affairs has strongly denied NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's claim that Prime Minister Modi contacted President Putin regarding US tariffs, calling the statement "entirely baseless" and urging greater responsibility from NATO leadership. The controversy emerges amid improving India-US relations following recent diplomatic engagements and trade discussions.
Trump Hosts Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif as US-Pakistan Relations Warm Amid India Tensions
Sep 26, 2025 09:10 am CST
President Trump met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the White House, signaling improving US-Pakistan relations while tensions with India grow over Russian oil purchases. The meeting follows a July trade agreement between the US and Pakistan and comes as Trump has imposed significant tariffs on India. This diplomatic shift occurs amid ongoing efforts to resolve conflicts in Gaza and ease tensions between the nuclear-armed South Asian rivals.
Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus Meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif at UNGA: Strengthening Diplomatic Ties Amid Political Changes
Sep 25, 2025 01:54 pm CST
Bangladesh's interim government Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus held significant diplomatic talks with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the UN General Assembly, focusing on trade and economic cooperation. This meeting marks their second encounter and signals improving relations between the historically estranged nations following Bangladesh's recent political transition. Yunus also met with leaders from Italy, Finland, and Kosovo, who expressed support for Bangladesh's upcoming democratic elections amid growing political uncertainty in the country.
Actions On Palestine Issue Driven By PM, Netanyahu Friendship: Sonia Gandhi
Sep 25, 2025 12:21 pm CST
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Thursday asserted that India needs to demonstrate leadership on the issue of Palestine.
Marco Rubio Meets Russia's Lavrov On Sidelines Of UN General Assembly
Sep 25, 2025 09:24 am CST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Trump Poised To Add Japan Stop To Upcoming Asia Trip
Sep 25, 2025 05:27 am CST
U.S. and Japanese officials are making arrangements for a trip by President Donald Trump to Japan next month, according to two government officials and another person briefed on the matter.
Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif Meets Trump In US. The Meeting Lasts 36 Seconds
Sep 24, 2025 02:33 pm CST
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met US President Donald Trump on Wednesday on the sidelines of the high-level 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
Zelensky Urges China To Pressure Russia To End Ukraine War
Sep 24, 2025 08:17 am CST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the UN Security Council Tuesday that China could pressure Russia to end the war in his country, following a US call for Beijing to stop buying Moscow's oil.
Opinion | No, This Is Not About Ganging Up Against The US
Sep 03, 2025 07:09 pm CST
At Tianjin, what was evident with India was an ambidextrous policy of engaging with friend and foe alike, using the one to balance out the other. That's all very well. But it just scratches the surface.