diplomacy

Washington, March 27 – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged global partners, including G7 nations, to take stronger action regarding threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the disruption is a direct challenge to international law and global energy security."It's in their...

Washington, March 27. China is adjusting its approach to the Iran conflict, signaling support for de-escalation as it prepares for high-stakes talks with the United States, a former senior US government official said.The remarks come as President Donald Trump plans a visit to China next month...

Islamabad, March 26 Pakistan said on Thursday that it was "actively and constructively engaged" with all stakeholders in the region and beyond to peacefully end the Iran war.Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi faced a barrage of questions regarding Pakistan's role in the peace efforts...

Washington, March 26 – The United States has opened a diplomatic channel with Iran through Pakistan, even as military operations continue, with officials signaling a possible pathway to de-escalation after weeks of intense conflict.Special envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington has presented a...

New Delhi, March 26 Senior diplomat Rudrendra Tandon has been appointed as the Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, according to an official order.Tandon is a 1994-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS).The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the...

New Delhi, March 26 Seasoned diplomat Periasamy Kumaran was appointed as India's new High Commissioner to the United Kingdom on Thursday.Kumaran, a 1992-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), is currently serving as Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).The...

Islamabad, March 26 Pakistan on Thursday strongly objected to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's "broker" comments, saying it reflected a "deeper sense of frustration" on the part of the Indian leadership.During a meeting with all political parties on Wednesday, the Indian government...

Srinagar, March 26 Amid the ongoing military conflict between Iran and the Israel-US combine, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday called for immediate de-escalation in the Middle East and urged all parties involved to exercise restraint.In a statement, Abdullah said the...

March 26, New Delhi — The United States and Israel have intensified their strikes against Iran, with attacks becoming larger in scale and more frequent, according to reports, amid uncertainty over possible negotiations.Iran has rejected talks, saying it will continue to "resist" US aggression...

New Delhi, March 26 Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh reiterated on Thursday that India warmly welcomes the new government of Bangladesh, as both countries remain bound by deep-rooted ties of history, culture, and language, which lend a unique warmth and closeness to the...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, on the sidelines of the G7 foreign minister's meeting in France. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar announced that they discussed the bilateral agenda of both countries. He also stated that they...

FGN39 IRAN-INDIA-LD HORMUZIndia among 5 nations granted passage through Strait of Hormuz by TehranTehran/New Delhi: Iran has allowed India and a number of other "friendly nations," including China and Russia, to use the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed...

Lahore, March 26 Pakistan confirmed on Thursday that it was relaying messages between the US and Iran, stating that dialogue and diplomacy are the only way forward to end the West Asia conflict.Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Turkey and Egypt are also supporting the initiative as Pakistan...

New Delhi, March 26. Periasamy Kumaran, currently the Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), has been appointed as India's next High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, the MEA announced on Thursday.Kumaran, a 1992 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, is expected to...

Beijing, March 26 India-China relations have embarked on a "correct path" of improvement, and their shared interests far outweigh differences, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.Under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries, China-India relations have embarked on...

Lahore, March 26 Pakistan confirmed on Thursday that it was relaying messages between the US and Iran, stating that dialogue and diplomacy are the only way to resolve the conflict in West Asia.Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Turkey and Egypt are also supporting the initiative as Pakistan...

Tehran/New Delhi, March 26 Iran has allowed India and several other "friendly nations," including China and Russia, to use the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said.Global oil and gas prices have surged after Iran essentially blocked...

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), March 26 Yoga guru and Patanjali co-founder Baba Ramdev said on Thursday, "Neither America will win, nor Iran will lose" as he appealed for world peace amidst the ongoing conflict in West Asia."I had earlier said that neither America will win (the war) nor Iran will...

March 26, New Delhi: Iran says it is reviewing a U.S. proposal to end the war but clarified that backchannel communications do not constitute formal negotiations.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the proposal is under consideration by Iran’s top leadership, while rejecting any...

March 26, New Delhi: Foreign ministers from G7 nations will meet in France this week amid ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.The two-day meeting at Vaux-de-Cernay Abbey in Paris brings together officials seeking clarity on U.S. and Israeli military operations in Iran and possible diplomatic...