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US warns of 'unacceptable risk' from Chinese control of Panama Canal ports, vows to counter influence
Washington DC, April 9: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, during a visit to the Central American country, stated that China's dominance over Panama Canal ports poses an unacceptable risk to US security.
US escalates military action in Yemen amid Houthi defiance
Aden, April 8: The United States has intensified its military campaign against sites of the Houthi forces in Yemen, conducting 22 airstrikes across northern Yemen early Tuesday.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon sounds alarm over Trump's tariff policy
New York, April 8: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has issued a stark warning about the risks posed by US President Donald Trump's tariff strategy, cautioning that the escalating trade measures could fuel inflation, slow global growth, and damage America's strategic standing, CNN reported.
Danish PM urges unity with Greenland amid US pressure
Oslo, April 5: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called for unity between Denmark and Greenland in response to growing pressure from the United States, emphasising that the two parts of the Kingdom must remain closely aligned to safeguard their shared interests.
China ready to work with India to handle bilateral relations with strategic and long-term perspective, says Chinese Foreign Ministry
Beijing, April 2: China said that it is ready to work with India to handle the bilateral relations with a strategic and long-term perspective, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in its regular press briefing on Tuesday.
PM Modi can talk to every leader in world: Chile Prez hails PM Modi's global leadership skills
New Delhi, April 2: Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's exceptional qualities, noting that PM Modi can talk to every leader in the world, adding that he is a "key geopolitical player nowadays."
Netherlands hopeful to finalize strategic partnership with India before summer: Dutch FM Veldkamp
By Vishu Adhana, New Delhi, April 1: The Netherlands is looking to conclude negotiations on its strategic partnership with India hopefully "before this summer," Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said on Tuesday, emphasising that both countries have much to offer each other.
China scoops up every advantage from Trump's chaotic tendencies
Hong Kong, April 1: "Going with China is going with opportunities. Believing in China is believing in tomorrow. Investing in China is investing in the future," Chairman Xi Jinping told a group of more than 40 foreign business executives in a meeting in Beijing on March 28, 2025.
Navigating complex geo-political landscape, India and Russia explore new frontiers of cooperation: EAM Jaishankar
Moscow, March 27: India-Russia relationship continues to expand and deepen in the backdrop of a dynamic world order, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar stated on Thursday at the international conference 'Russia and India: Towards a New Bilateral Agenda' hosted by Russian International Affairs Council in coordination with the Indian Embassy in Moscow.
Multiple US airstrikes hit Yemen's Houthi-held capital Sanaa
Sanaa, March 27: The US military conducted multiple airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi-held capital Sanaa, residents said.
Ukraine conflict brings EU-US ties to historic low: Italian expert
Rome, March 25: The recent US-brokered Russia-Ukraine peace talks highlighted growing divisions between Washington and Brussels, bringing trans-Atlantic relations to a historic low, an Italian geopolitical analyst has said.
European Policy Centre explores future of EU-India ties post European Commission visit
Brussels, March 21: The growing relationship between India and the European Union (EU), strategic partners since 2004, was discussed extensively during a dialogue titled 'EU-India Relations: What next after the European Commission's historic visit to India' organised by Brussels-based European Policy Centre while exploring the future of India-European Union ties post European Commission visit to India.
Trump to sign rare earth mineral deal with Ukraine 'shortly', expresses hope for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
Washington DC, March 21: US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that he would be signing a rare earth mineral deal with Ukraine "very shortly."
Taiwan detects 'massive' Chinese military presence in region
Taipei, March 18: Amid growing security concern and aggressive posturing of China, Taiwan stated on Tuesday that it has detected a number of Chinese aircraft and warships operating around the country over the past 24 hours that crossed the meridian line of the Taiwan Strait and entered air defence identification zone.
Want to see India overtake China, become 'real leader' of free world: Former Australian PM
New Delhi, March 18: Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the country's rise over the last decade, former Australian PM Tony Abbott said on Tuesday that he would like to see India overtake China as a critical supplies chain leader and also as one of the "real leaders" of the free world.
Raisina Dialogue 2025: Jaishankar calls for strong, fair UN, says Kashmir invasion was made into a dispute; highlights importance of international order
New Delhi, March 18: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday stressed the importance of having an international order just like a domestic order. He slammed the United Nations for making the Kashmir invasion a dispute and turning the attacker and victim at par and called for having a "strong and fair" UN.
Considerable knowledge: Jaishankar acknowledges New Zealand PM's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties
New Delhi, March 17: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday warmly welcomed New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, acknowledging his in-depth knowledge of India and commitment to strengthening bilateral ties at the Raisina Dialogue 2025.
Don't think that Maldives can prosper without...India: Former President Nasheed
New Delhi, March 17: Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed on Monday emphasised the crucial role India plays in the island nation's prosperity and security, stating that good relations with India are vital for Maldives' safety, security, and prosperity.
Poland State Secy Wladyslaw Bartoszewski on Raisina Dialogue, Trump tariffs, and Starlink dispute
New Delhi, March 17: As the Raisina Dialogue commences in New Delhi, Polish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski emphasised the significance of the annual conference, calling it a key forum for global discussions on international relations.
Raisina Dialogue is of very much importance to us: Slovak Envoy Maxian
New Delhi, March 17: Slovak Ambassador to India Robert Maxian said on Monday that Raisina Dialogue is very important for them and Slokia's participation of a "powerful delegation" demonstrates that his country is very much involved and interested in the developments happening in India.
PM Modi to inaugurate 10th Raisina Dialogue today; New Zealand PM Luxon to deliver keynote address
New Delhi, March 17: The 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue, being co-hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs in partnership with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), will commence today.
China's rise hampers India's effort to be leader of Global South: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi
New Delhi, March 16: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday said the rise of China as a dominant economic and strategic force hampers India's effort to be the natural leader for the Global South.
Raisina Dialogue 2025: Foreign Ministers of Slovakia, Philippines, and Antigua & Barbuda arrive in Delhi
New Delhi, March 17: The three-day Raisina Dialogue, India's prominent conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, with delegates from 125 countries arriving in New Delhi to participate in it.
Data has become new capital of trade and security: COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi
New Delhi, March 16: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday highlighted the importance of emerging technologies in national security, saying that technological prowess has become the new currency of deterrence and data has become the new capital of trade and security.
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Raisina Dialogue tomorrow
New Delhi, March 16: The 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue is set be inaugurated on Monday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the chief guest, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, will deliver the keynote address
New Zealand PM to arrive in India today, set to be chief guest at Raisina Dialogue Edition 10
New Delhi, March 16: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi today for an official visit.
Cuba's Deputy PM, Ghana's Foreign Minister arrive in New Delhi to attend Raisina Dialogue
New Delhi, March 16: Cuba's Deputy Prime Minister, Eduardo Martinez Diaz, and Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, arrived in New Delhi on Sunday to attend the Raisina Dialogue.
The Third Eye: Middle East remains the cause of serious global concerns
New Delhi, March 16: The conflict-ridden Middle East is affecting geopolitics, particularly because developments there suggest a convergence between political alignments and religious divides and a dangerous drift of the world towards faith-based confrontations.
Thanking G7, Taiwan calls for peace and stability in Taiwan Strait
Taipei, March 15: Pledging to work towards upholding the free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday welcomed and appreciated the Group of 7 (G7) Foreign Ministers' communique that reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
G7 slams China's growing assertiveness in Indo-Pacific
Quebec, March 15: The Foreign Ministers of the Group of 7 (G7) countries blasted China's dangerous manoeuvres in South China as they wrapped up a three-day meeting in Quebec, Canada.
Lukashenko: Belarus-Russia integration must be irreversible
Moscow, March 14: The integration process between Belarus and Russia must become irreversible, visiting Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Friday.
Trump confident US will annex Greenland, says NATO chief Rutte could be instrumental
Washington, DC, March 14: US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that the United States would annex Greenland, emphasizing that North Atlantic Treaty Alliance (NATO) Secretary General Mark Rutte could play a key role in facilitating the acquisition.
Israel's FM meets with Ethiopian counterpart in Jerusalem
Tel Aviv, March 13: Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hosted Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timotheos in Jerusalem, on his first visit to Israel.
Russia set to hold joint naval exercises with China, Iran in Indian Ocean
Moscow, March 9: Russia is set to hold joint naval exercises with China and Iran in the Indian Ocean later this month, the Chinese defence ministry said on Sunday.
The Third Eye: Indo-US strategic friendship will remain on an even keel under Trump
N: ew Delhi: India has done well to adopt a cautious and balanced approach to the unfolding policy framework of US President Donald Trump, who has a reputation of being unpredictable, reactive and autocratic in his responses.
Denmark rejects Trump's renewed push for Greenland to join US
Oslo, March 6: Denmark has strongly opposed US President Donald Trump's renewed push for Greenland to join the US, following his remarks during a joint session of Congress two days ago.
Peace, tranquility in border areas essential for relationship to grow: EAM Jaishankar on China
London, March 6: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that New Delhi wants a stable relationship with China in which India's interests are "respected and sensitivities are recognised."
China pushes ahead with BRI projects in Myanmar to gain influence
Naypyidaw, Mar 5: China is pressing ahead with its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects in Myanmar, an aggressive approach that analysts believe is aimed at increasing Beijing's foothold in the region.
I gave Russia nothing except grief.., Trump criticises past US administrations' handling of Ukraine conflict
Washington, DC, March 4: President Donald Trump said under his administration Russia "got nothing except grief" and criticised past US Presidents for their handling of Moscow's 'expansionist' actions when Russia "got" Georgia and a big submarine base and "even tried to get the whole Ukraine"
Iran says Turkish FM's remarks 'unconstructive'
Tehran, March 3: Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei described on Monday the recent remarks by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan as "unconstructive" while emphasising the significance of Tehran-Ankara relations.