international relations

New Delhi, March 28 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday emphasized the need to ensure preparedness for the medium to long term and a swift decision-making process to address the evolving crisis in West Asia.Singh made the remarks while chairing the first meeting of the Informal...

India Pushes for Consensus-Based WTO Reforms at MC14, Highlights Global Trade Imbalances India Advocates Consensus-Driven Decision Making at WTO New Delhi, March 28 – Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the importance of consensus-based decision-making during the 14th...

Jaishankar Congratulates Nepal’s New Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal, Reaffirms Bilateral Ties India Extends Diplomatic Warmth Following Nepal’s New Government Formation Paris, March 27: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday extended his greetings to Nepal’s newly appointed Minister of...

Brent Crude and WTI Prices Rise Mumbai, March 26 – Global oil prices jumped to above $100 per barrel on Thursday following a statement from Iran indicating it was not in direct negotiations with the United States to end the conflict in the Middle East.Brent crude futures rose by 1.21 percent...

India Pursues ‘Values-Based’ Economic Corridor to Counter China’s Influence New Delhi, March 25 – India’s recent state visit to Israel has solidified the burgeoning strategic relationship between the two nations as part of a “sophisticated geo-economic strategy,” according to an article in The...

PM Modi Urges Unity, Preparedness Amid West Asia Conflict New Delhi, March 23, 2026 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stated that the difficult global conditions caused by the West Asia conflict are likely to persist for an extended period and called upon the nation to remain prepared and...

India Emerging as a “Reliable Partner” in Global Supply Chains, Says Delhi LG New Delhi, March 23, 2026 – Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Monday said that India has emerged as a reliable partner in global supply chains and innovation ecosystems.Addressing the 26th edition of...

WHO Prepares for Potential Nuclear Incident Amid Escalating US Israel Iran Conflict Health Agency Reviews Radiation and Emergency Protocols as Regional Tensions Rise New Delhi, March 19: The World Health Organization is preparing for the possibility of a nuclear incident in the Middle East as...

UAE Assures Priority Crude Oil Supply to South Korea Amid Middle East Tensions South Korea Secures 24 Million Barrels of Oil from UAE Seoul, March 18: The United Arab Emirates has assured South Korea of priority access to crude oil supplies, as concerns over global energy stability intensify due...

Trump Escalates Rhetoric on Cuba Amid Ongoing Diplomatic Talks US President Signals Aggressive Stance Despite Engagement Efforts United States President Donald Trump has sharply escalated his rhetoric toward Cuba, stating that he could “do anything I want” with the island nation, even as...

Israel May Target Iran’s Oil Infrastructure if Energy Revenues Fund Military Operations: Ambassador Israel Signals Possible Expansion of Targets in Iran Conflict Israel could consider targeting Iran’s oil infrastructure if revenues from the energy sector continue to finance Tehran’s military...

Trump Signals Possible US Deal With Cuba as Talks Begin Amid Economic Crisis Trump Says Agreement With Cuba Could Come Soon US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States could soon reach an agreement with Cuba or take other action, indicating that developments in the...

Japan Has No Plans to Escort Ships in Middle East, Says PM Sanae Takaichi Tokyo Responds After Donald Trump Urges Allies to Protect Tankers in Strait of Hormuz Japan has no plans to deploy naval vessels to escort ships in the Middle East, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday, after U.S...

Indian LPG Tankers Shivalik and Nanda Devi Safely Exit Strait of Hormuz Amid Middle East Tensions Indian-Flagged LPG Vessels Cross Key Energy Shipping Route New Delhi, March 14: Two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tankers have safely crossed the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz after...

Iran's Leadership Transition Sparks Concerns for China's Strategy Global Attention Focuses on Iran's Future Leadership The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has created uncertainty regarding the country's leadership, drawing global attention and prompting analysts to debate...

Oil Prices Slip as US Grants India 30-Day Waiver to Purchase Russian Oil Oil prices declined in early trading on Friday after the United States announced a temporary 30 day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil currently stranded at sea. The move eased concerns around supply...

Iran Warns US Against Ground Invasion as War With Israel Enters Seventh Day Iranian Foreign Minister Says US Military Action on Ground Would Be “Disastrous” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned the United States that a ground invasion of Iran would result in serious consequences...

Oil Prices Surge After US and Israel Strikes on Iran, Brent Crosses $80 Before Easing Global oil prices spike as Middle East tensions escalate, with Brent crude briefly touching $80 per barrel before paring gains.Brent and WTI Jump Sharply Amid Escalating Middle East Crisis Global oil markets...

US-Iran Nuclear Talks Advance Without Breakthrough US President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with Iran’s position as negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program continued this week. Speaking to reporters before departing for Texas, Trump reiterated that while he wants to reach an...

High-Level Delegation Engages with SEBI Leadership in Mumbai Mumbai, February 24: A high-level delegation led by Luxembourg Finance Minister Gilles Roth met with Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey to discuss matters of mutual interest and deepen cooperation...