'Double standards' in fight against terrorism 'unacceptable': SCO declarationIn a united front, the SCO countries dismissed double standards in addressing terrorism and cross-border movements, expressing their profou...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
Iran defiant as Scott Bessent says US likely to announce bank sanctions this weekWashington plans to announce bank sanctions against Iran this week. Oil prices increased after direct attacks and tanker incidents. Iran wa...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
After S-400, India eyes Russia’s S-500 and Su-57 in a major defence pushS-500 missile defence system and Su-57 stealth fighter are emerging as key defence topics in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s talks with Russ...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
SCO Summit 2026: Power trio reunites as PM Modi meets Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping at Bishkek meetPrime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, reviv...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
UK doubles penalties for sanctions breaches to squeeze RussiaBritain has doubled penalties for sanctions breaches, increasing the maximum fine to 100 percent. The UK Treasury stated this action aims t...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Modi discusses steps to widen strategic ties with leaders of Armenia and KyrgyzstanPrime Minister Narendra Modi held separate talks with Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov in Bishkek, focusing ...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
Modi-Xi-Putin together again: What will the Bishkek photo-op tell?India’s next Modi-Xi-Putin photograph at the SCO summit in Bishkek is likely to carry geopolitical weight, but it should not be read as evi...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Iran crisis puts Xi-Putin’s anti-US bloc to the test, with PM Narendra Modi in the mixThe Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit convenes amid US economic pressure on Iran. Chinese and Russian presidents will meet with Iran...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi says returning to diplomacy 'isn't impossible' but depends on USIran's foreign minister stated diplomacy is possible if the US abandons coercion and builds trust. He also held productive discussions with...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
India sends its Fab 4 across the world to woo trade, tech, energy and capitalIndia engages key partners, focusing on border management and energy security. Discussions with China now include investment alongside boun...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Military action against Iran not over: US President Donald TrumpUS President Donald Trump indicated military operations targeting Iran might continue. He firmly ruled out immediate talks with Tehran, sta...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
India-China agree to seek 'political settlement' of boundary issue: MEAIndia conveyed to China the importance of border peace for bilateral ties. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Ministe...
26 Aug, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctionsIran has vowed to retaliate against expanded US economic sanctions, warning Washington of attacks on vital interests and energy chokepoints...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
Zelenskyy announces strikes on Russian infrastructure; holds high-level talks with allies on air defenceUkrainian forces struck a Russian refinery and logistics hub, impacting export revenues. President Zelenskyy also discussed air defense sys...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
The next war nobody wants: Can Israel and Turkey avoid a conflict?Israel's recent strike on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase signals a new dangerous front. The underlying contest involves shaping Syria's futur...
22 Aug, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
North Korea's Kim tells Putin he is 'proud' of strong ties, state media reportsNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed pride in strong ties with Russia. He stated this after providing military support for Moscow's wa...
16 Aug, 2026, 06.27 AM IST
Why is North Korea ramping up criticism of Japan?North Korea criticizes Japan's military expansion and its alliances with the United States and South Korea. This rhetoric coincides with an...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.59 AM IST