International Relations

India-U.K. trade deal hits late-stage ‘sticking points’ just before implementation date

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed on July 24, 2025, has encountered late-stage "sticking points" just before its planned implementation date. T...

India can play ‘greater role’ for peace in West Asia, says Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in India for a three-day visit (May 13–15, 2026) to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Araghchi hel...

PM Modi’s quick dash to UAE fetches agreements on defence, LPG & strategic petroleum reserves

A brief, last-minute stopover in Abu Dhabi on May 15, 2026 (approximately three hours) yielded three significant agreements between India and the UAE: a Stra...

India fails to achieve consensus at BRICS foreign ministers meet as Iran dissents on Palestine, Red Sea

Iran was the sole dissenter at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi (May 14–15, 2026) that prevented adoption of a joint statement. Iranian Fore...

‘Xi asked me if the U.S. will defend Taiwan’, says Trump

During the May 2026 Beijing summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping directly asked US President Trump whether the United States would defend Taiwan in the event...

Xi, Trump reach series of new common understandings: China's foreign ministry

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held a two-day state summit in Beijing (May 14–15, 2026), described by China as "historic" and a "...

Trump concludes China visit hailing ‘fantastic deals’

A two-day US-China summit concluded in Beijing on May 15, 2026, with both sides claiming positive outcomes while analysts noted limited concrete deliverables...

Hormuz disruption hits 18.4 million barrels daily oil flow, 110 bcm of annual LNG trade

The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since late February 2026 following a US-Israel military conflict with Iran, with the Iranian Revolutionary G...

US team likely to visit India next month for trade talks

A US trade delegation is expected to visit India in June 2026 for trade negotiations, following an Indian delegation's visit to Washington in April 2026. Bot...

West Asia crisis: Russia backs India over Pakistan for 'long-term diplomatic role' in US-Iran conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi (May 14–15, 2026), stated that India could serve as a l...

India's BRICS trade surges to $416 billion, but widening deficit raises policy imperative ahead of 2026 Summit

India's total trade with BRICS nations reached $416 billion in CY2025, a substantial increase from prior years driven by a surge in imports. However, the goo...

PM Modi in UAE: India signs defence, gas supply and strategic oil reserves pacts with Abu Dhabi

During a bilateral visit to Abu Dhabi, a series of landmark agreements were signed between India and the UAE spanning defence cooperation, energy security, a...

'India stands shoulder-to-shoulder with UAE': PM Modi in Abu Dhabi, condemns attacks, signs strategic defence pact

During a brief May 15, 2026 visit to Abu Dhabi, India formalised an "Agreement on Framework for the Strategic Defence Partnership" with the UAE, building on ...

Iran-UAE rift over West Asia conflict surfaces at BRICS meeting

BRICS consensus on West Asia uncertain as Iran, UAE spar at meeting

BRICS foreign ministers held a two-day meeting in New Delhi (May 13–14, 2026), under India's chairship of the grouping, ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit schedu...

BRICS: EAM slams unilateral sanctions, says pressure can’t replace diplomacy

At the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India articulated a strong institutional position against unilateral coercive mea...

Iran’s Araghchi listening, Jaishankar calls for safe Hormuz transit

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in New Delhi for a three-day official visit — the first high-level diplomatic engagement from Tehran since the...

Govt confirms safe passage of 2 LPG tankers through Strait of Hormuz; 14-member crew rescued as Indian vessel sinks

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways confirmed that two LPG carrier vessels carrying cargo owned by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) safely transited th...

Lavrov, Jaishankar discussed trade, sustainable currency, logistics: Russian Embassy

India's External Affairs Minister and Russia's Foreign Minister held bilateral talks in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, r...

Trump-Xi meeting was 'good', says White House

The White House described talks between the US and Chinese presidents during a May 13–15, 2026 state visit to Beijing as "good," with discussions focusing on...