bilateral relations

  • Australia

    Australia's First Muslim Female Cabinet Minister Anne Aly to Address NDTV World Summit in India

    Oct 16, 2025 05:28 pm CST

    Australia's Cabinet Minister Anne Aly, the country's first female Muslim Cabinet minister, arrives in India to strengthen bilateral relations and will deliver a keynote address at the NDTV World Summit 2025. Her visit highlights Australia's commitment to deepening ties across the Indian Ocean region while emphasizing the role of Indian-Australian communities in shaping national identity.

  • Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya Visits India for NDTV World Summit: Strengthening Bilateral Relations

    Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya Visits India for NDTV World Summit: Strengthening Bilateral Relations

    Oct 16, 2025 05:06 pm CST

    Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya makes her first official visit to India to participate in the NDTV World Summit in New Delhi, discussing global challenges and strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two nations while also revisiting her alma mater, Hindu College.

  • Russia Defends Oil Trade with India Following Trump

    Russia Defends Oil Trade with India Following Trump's Claims of Imminent End to Purchases

    Oct 16, 2025 03:07 pm CST

    Moscow has emphasized the importance of Russian oil to India's economy following Donald Trump's claims that Prime Minister Modi promised to end these purchases. While respecting India-US relations, Russia reminded of longstanding bilateral ties with India as the South Asian nation balances energy security concerns amid international pressure over Ukraine war-related sanctions.

  • Escalating US-China Trade Tensions: Beijing Urges Washington to "Respect Facts" Amid 100% Tariff Threat

    Escalating US-China Trade Tensions: Beijing Urges Washington to "Respect Facts" Amid 100% Tariff Threat

    Oct 16, 2025 01:54 pm CST

    China has responded to US President Trump's threat of imposing 100% tariffs on Chinese goods by calling for adherence to international trade rules. The dispute has intensified with China sanctioning five US-based subsidiaries of South Korea's Hanwha Ocean Co and implementing new port fees on US vessels. This escalation follows China's export controls on rare earth materials and the US extending Section 301 measures to China's shipbuilding sector, highlighting the deteriorating trade relations between the world's two largest economies.

  • Trump Claims PM Modi Will Halt Russian Oil Purchases to Support Ukraine Peace Efforts

    Trump Claims PM Modi Will Halt Russian Oil Purchases to Support Ukraine Peace Efforts

    Oct 16, 2025 12:36 pm CST

    US President Donald Trump has announced that PM Narendra Modi has assured Washington that India will soon cease purchasing oil from Russia, which Trump believes could facilitate peace in Ukraine. During his praise-filled remarks about Modi as a "great man" and enduring leader, Trump made peculiar comments that required immediate clarification to avoid diplomatic misunderstanding.

  • Trump Announces India

    Trump Announces India's Pledge to Stop Russian Oil Purchases in Major Diplomatic Shift

    Oct 16, 2025 09:05 am CST

    US President Trump revealed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has committed to ending Russian oil purchases, marking a significant diplomatic development in efforts to economically isolate Moscow amid the Ukraine conflict. This potential policy shift from one of Russia's major energy customers could reshape global energy diplomacy and influence other nations' approach to Russian oil imports.

  • Trump Praises PM Modi as "Great Man" Following Meeting with US Envoy, Discusses India

    Trump Praises PM Modi as "Great Man" Following Meeting with US Envoy, Discusses India's Plans to Halt Russian Oil Imports

    Oct 16, 2025 08:08 am CST

    US President Donald Trump lauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great man" after a meeting between Modi and US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor. During a White House press conference, Trump revealed that Modi has assured the US that India will soon cease oil imports from Russia, potentially strengthening international efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict. The remarks highlight the evolving US-India relationship and energy cooperation between the two nations.

  • Trump-Xi Trade Tensions Escalate: Rare Earth Restrictions and Tariff Threats Reshape US-China Relations

    Trump-Xi Trade Tensions Escalate: Rare Earth Restrictions and Tariff Threats Reshape US-China Relations

    Oct 14, 2025 05:32 pm CST

    US-China trade tensions have intensified as Presidents Trump and Xi engage in a high-stakes standoff over tariffs and rare earth minerals. With each side waiting for the other to make concessions, global markets remain on edge while Treasury Secretary Bessent attempts to arrange high-level talks. The dispute involves China's new restrictions on rare earth exports and Trump's threats of 100% tariffs, with significant implications for global supply chains and economic stability.

  • India-Canada Relations Improving: S Jaishankar Meets Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Significant Diplomatic Engagement

    India-Canada Relations Improving: S Jaishankar Meets Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Significant Diplomatic Engagement

    Oct 13, 2025 05:02 pm CST

    India-Canada diplomatic relations show significant improvement as Foreign Minister S Jaishankar meets Canadian counterpart Anita Anand in New Delhi, following the reinstatement of ambassadors. The high-level meeting, which included talks with PM Modi, signals renewed cooperation between the nations after previous tensions over allegations involving the Khalistan movement.

  • Taliban Minister Muttaqi Claims Afghanistan Free of Terror Groups During Historic India Visit

    Taliban Minister Muttaqi Claims Afghanistan Free of Terror Groups During Historic India Visit

    Oct 10, 2025 09:59 pm CST

    During his landmark visit to India, Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi claimed Afghanistan has eliminated all terrorist organizations from its soil and called on Pakistan to follow suit. The visit marked a significant diplomatic milestone as India announced plans to upgrade its mission in Kabul to a full embassy, signaling improving relations between the nations despite ongoing regional security challenges.