diplomatic relations
PM Modi Extends Support to Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia Amid Health Crisis
Dec 02, 2025 10:04 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered support to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia during her critical health situation, prompting gratitude from her son Tarique Rahman and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Medical experts from the UK are traveling to Bangladesh to assess her condition while diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh remain in focus during this health crisis.
PM Modi Expresses Concern and Offers Support for Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's Health Crisis
Dec 02, 2025 01:20 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep concern about former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's deteriorating health condition and offered India's full support. The 80-year-old BNP chairperson is currently hospitalized with a severe chest infection affecting her heart and lungs. Modi's gesture highlights the diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh during this health crisis.
India Rejects Nepal's Territorial Claims on New Currency: Diplomatic Tensions Escalate
Nov 27, 2025 11:46 pm CST
India has firmly rejected Nepal's inclusion of disputed territories on its new 100-rupee banknote, calling it an "artificial enlargement of territorial claims." The controversial currency features Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura regions that India considers its own, further straining diplomatic relations between the neighboring countries. Both nations continue discussions on border issues while maintaining their respective positions on territorial sovereignty.
Pope Leo XIV Makes Historic First Foreign Visit to Turkey: Bridging Religious Divides and Promoting Peace
Nov 27, 2025 07:43 pm CST
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Turkey on his inaugural foreign trip, focusing on commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea while promoting interfaith dialogue and peace initiatives. His visit includes meetings with President Erdogan, prayers with Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew, and interfaith engagements aimed at strengthening Christian unity and Muslim-Christian relations during a critical time for global conflicts.
Diplomatic Rift Escalates: Ramaphosa Condemns Trump's Decision to Exclude South Africa from G20 Miami Summit
Nov 27, 2025 02:40 pm CST
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticized US President Donald Trump's decision to exclude South Africa from the 2026 G20 Summit in Miami. The diplomatic tension has intensified after Trump cited alleged human rights abuses against white farmers in South Africa as justification, while also announcing the cessation of financial aid to the country. Ramaphosa defended South Africa's G20 membership and called for continued multilateral cooperation among member nations, describing Trump's actions as based on misinformation about his country.
India Restores Full Visa Access for Chinese Nationals After Five-Year Suspension: Boosting Bilateral Relations
Nov 27, 2025 02:54 am CST
India has officially resumed issuing tourist and business visas to Chinese nationals after a five-year suspension, marking a significant diplomatic thaw between the two nations. This restoration is part of several confidence-building measures implemented in 2025, including resumed direct flights and the revival of pilgrimage routes, aimed at enhancing tourism, trade, and people-to-people connections between the world's two most populous countries.
Navigating Trump's America: How Latin American Leaders Adapt to US Power Dynamics
Nov 26, 2025 10:44 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis examines how Latin American countries are employing diverse diplomatic strategies—from flattery to confrontation to silent cooperation—in response to the Trump administration's renewed interventionist approach in the region. The article explores how economic dependence, ideological alignment, and China's growing influence are reshaping power dynamics across the hemisphere, with specific focus on how leaders in Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela balance sovereignty concerns against pragmatic needs for US cooperation.
Escalating Tensions Between Afghanistan and Pakistan: Taliban Vows Retaliation After Alleged Airstrikes
Nov 26, 2025 02:59 am CST
Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have reached a critical point following alleged airstrikes that killed nine children and a woman in Khost province. The Taliban government has vowed to "respond appropriately" while Pakistan denies involvement. This incident occurs amid ongoing security concerns, cross-border disputes, and recent terrorist attacks, further complicating the already strained diplomatic relations between the neighboring countries.
Israeli PM Netanyahu Postpones India Visit Following Security Concerns After Delhi Terror Attack
Nov 25, 2025 10:48 am CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed his scheduled visit to India due to security concerns following a deadly terror attack in New Delhi. This marks his third cancellation this year, with plans to reschedule his meeting with Prime Minister Modi in the coming year pending security assessments. The two leaders have maintained strong diplomatic ties since their historic visits in 2017-2018.
Xi Jinping and Trump Discuss Taiwan, Trade, and Ukraine in Strategic Phone Call
Nov 25, 2025 02:42 am CST
President Xi Jinping and Donald Trump held a significant phone call addressing Taiwan tensions, trade agreements, and the Ukraine conflict while confirming mutual state visits for 2026. The conversation builds on recent diplomatic progress made during their October meeting in South Korea, where preliminary agreements on tariffs, rare earth minerals, and agricultural exports were established between the world's two largest economies.