international relations

Tehran/New Delhi, March 26 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 Abbas Araghchi said.Global oil and gas prices have surged following Iran's near-closure of...

New Delhi, March 26 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will visit Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay in France from Thursday to Friday to participate in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) with partner countries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement...

Washington, March 26 US President Donald Trump will travel to China on May 14 and 15 for a rescheduled summit with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, the White House has announced.Trump, who was earlier scheduled to travel to Beijing by the end of this month, postponed his trip due to the war...

Tehran, March 26 – As the conflict in West Asia continues to escalate, Iran has announced that it will not impose restrictions on vessels belonging to five "friendly" countries, including India, allowing them to pass through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz even as access remains...

Washington, March 26 – Announcing plans for a high-stakes diplomatic engagement, US President Donald Trump has said that his rescheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14–15, calling it a “Monumental Event” and signaling renewed high-level engagement...

Washington, March 26 – US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is seeking a deal with Washington, but is hesitant to publicly acknowledge it, even as he claimed major military gains against Tehran.Speaking at a House Republican dinner on Wednesday (local time), Trump said that ongoing...

Tehran, March 26 Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that different messages have been exchanged between Iran and the United States through intermediaries over the past few days, while Tehran has held no talks with Washington since the beginning of the US and Israeli attacks...

Washington, March 26 – US President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing on May 14-15 to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the White House announced, signaling a renewed high-level engagement between the world's two largest economies amid ongoing global tensions.White House Press...

Washington, March 26 – The White House has stated that US military operations against Iran are “ahead of schedule” and nearing core objectives, even as Washington continues “productive” talks with Tehran aimed at ending the conflict.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters...

Washington, March 25 US President Donald Trump will travel to China on May 14 and 15 for a rescheduled summit with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, the White House announced on Wednesday.Trump, who was earlier scheduled to travel to Beijing by the end of this month, postponed his trip due...

Mumbai, March 25 – Actor-director Boman Irani has donned the role of a diplomat to resolve the ongoing conflict in West Asia. On Wednesday, the actor posted a video of himself speaking to the camera on his Instagram account. Citing his Irani background, the actor expressed his willingness to...

New Delhi, March 25 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has informed US President Donald Trump that the conflict in West Asia must end soon, as it is affecting everyone, according to the government, which addressed the concerns of the opposition at a meeting on Wednesday. The government also dismissed...

Islamabad, March 25 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Wednesday about Islamabad's diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the West Asia conflict.Sharif, in a statement on X, reiterated Pakistan's strong condemnation of the recent attacks on the...

March 25, New Delhi — An all-party meeting, organized by the Union government, was held at the Parliament complex today to discuss the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its impact on energy supplies.Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri began the meeting with a detailed presentation titled 'The West...

March 25, New Delhi – India has rejected Pakistan’s statement on judicial matters concerning a banned terrorist organization, asserting that Islamabad has no authority to comment on India’s internal affairs or judicial processes.In a statement, India's Ministry of External Affairs said that...

Johannesburg, March 25 India's ability to manage relationships with multiple, often competing actors could become a key diplomatic strength, serving as a bridge between BRICS and the US. This is particularly relevant, as under President Donald Trump, the US viewed the BRICS bloc as anti-American...

Chandigarh, March 25 Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, met with Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator, Gulab Chand Kataria, at Lok Bhavan here on Wednesday.The meeting took place in a warm and friendly environment, during which matters of mutual interest were discussed...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with US Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby in New Delhi this afternoon. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar stated that they discussed the current geopolitical situation.

Islamabad, March 25 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Wednesday about Islamabad's diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the tense situation in West Asia.In a statement on X, Sharif reiterated Pakistan's strong condemnation of the recent...

New Delhi, March 25 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and visiting US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Elbridge Colby, held a meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, discussing the current geopolitical situation."Pleased to meet US Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby this...