international relations

US-Iran Peace Talks Collapse: Critics Slam Pakistan’s Role, Question Diplomatic Venue US-Iran peace negotiations hit a stalemate following high-stakes talks in Islamabad. The failure has triggered sharp criticism regarding the suitability and credibility of Pakistan as a diplomatic mediator...

Geopolitical Storm Brews: North Korea Urges Nations to Distance Themselves from US Amid Hormuz Tensions Escalating Geopolitical Tensions in the Middle East Tensions soared globally this week following reports of the US-Iran conflict and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. A pro-North Korea...

China and Iran Electrify Markets: How Weaponized Supply Chains Are Forcing Global Economic Overhaul Washington D.C. reports suggest that China and Iran are actively weaponizing the global economy. Their strategy involves squeezing vital global supply chains and leveraging commercial linkages for...

US Dilemma: Why Washington’s Reliance on Pakistan Risks Undermining Global Stability The Paradox of Peace Diplomacy The notion of a country accused of harbouring terrorists becoming a venue for peace talks presents a profound contradiction. This irony is amplified by the observation that the...

New Delhi, April 11 The government on Saturday increased the export duty, or windfall tax, on diesel to Rs 55.5 per litre and on aviation fuel ATF to Rs 42 per litre.The duty hike will be effective immediately, the finance ministry said in a notification.The government had, on March 26...

New Delhi, April 11 – American billionaire and investor Ray Dalio has stated that the most critical and consequential phase of the Iran conflict is yet to come, warning that a decisive "final battle" for control of the Strait of Hormuz will determine not just the outcome of the current war, but...

US Ambassador Sergio Gor Discusses India-US Future with President Trump Amid Diplomatic Activity Meeting Highlights Strategic Focus on Bilateral Relations Washington, April 8: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has said he discussed strengthening India-US relations with President Donald Trump...

New Delhi, April 7 – Global crude oil prices soared on Tuesday, hitting new highs with more than a 3 per cent jump, amid geopolitical tensions and US President Donald Trump's deadline on Tuesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to Iran.Brent crude futures rose as much as 1.69 per cent, or $1.86...

Islamabad, April 3 Pakistan has announced an unprecedented increase of 43 percent and 55 percent in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), respectively, in response to soaring global oil prices amid the US-Israel war on Iran.The government made the announcement on Thursday. The...

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...