Pakistan lacks 'credibility' to mediate between Tehran and Washington: Senior Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim RezaeiAn Iranian lawmaker has questioned Pakistan's credibility as a mediator, alleging it favours US interests. Despite this friction and stalle...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Iran offers 'new proposal' via Pakistan to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz: ReportIran, via Pakistani mediators, has offered the United States a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, while deferring...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
India watches, Pakistan acts: The optics war Delhi is losingPakistan's diplomatic engagement with Iran is earning praise, contrasting with India's cautious stance. Pakistan's efforts are creating opp...
23 Apr, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
US-Iran ceasefire: Why America’s amateur diplomats are set up to failUnited States diplomacy faces challenges due to inexperienced negotiators and unrealistic goals set by President Trump. Talks with Iran in ...
15 Apr, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Pakistan in the room of ceasefire but not running the gameIslamabad has emerged as the venue for fresh US-Iran talks after a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire, with senior American envoys arriving to pus...
10 Apr, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Dragon does a Trump 'China made efforts to stop war'China has stated it made "own efforts" to push for a ceasefire between the US and Iran, following reports of its pivotal role in brokering ...
09 Apr, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Japanese, South Korean leaders jam to K-pop hits at summitJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung agreed to boost ties. Following a summit, they surprised ev...
14 Jan, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
US offers new talks format including Russia and Ukraine, Zelenskiy saysUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy revealed that the United States has proposed a new peace talk format involving Ukraine, Russia, and...
20 Dec, 2025, 08.59 PM IST
Shut up and speak clearly: India needs to fix the glaring dissonance in its communicationOperation Sindoor sparks debate. India's strikes on terror camps and Pakistani airbases surpass adversary actions. Pakistan seeks cessation...
21 May, 2025, 11.17 PM IST
Who is Steve Witkoff? Donald Trump's most trusted man on foreign policy, even more powerful than Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the CIA DirectorSteve Witkoff is now a key policy leader in Donald Trump's second term. He has surpassed many foreign policy veterans. Witkoff's close ties...
21 Apr, 2025, 08.25 PM IST
Who was Henry Kissinger? He shaped US foreign policy to Vietnam, China, launched 'shuttle diplomacy', got Nobel PrizeHenry Kissinger will always be remembered for playing a pivotal and polarising role in US foreign policy during the Cold War. Then-Presiden...
30 Nov, 2023, 04.35 PM IST
Antony Blinken meets Netanyahu with focus on war hostages, protection of Gaza civiliansUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, and urged more effort to protect civilia...
04 Nov, 2023, 01.26 AM IST
5 world market themes for the week aheadMarkets now appear to be gunning for a big U.S. rate hike in March, so Federal Reserve minutes and policymaker comments in the days ahead w...
12 Feb, 2022, 11.44 AM IST
COP26 in the final hours of climate negotiationsCivil society groups who have been closely watching the deliberations were scouring documents released in the early morning for clues about...
13 Nov, 2021, 02.35 PM IST
China to carry out shuttle diplomacy for Pakistan, AfghanistanChina seeks to ease tensions between the two neighbours and promote the peace process in Afghanistan amidst a spurt in terror attacks in bo...
26 Jun, 2017, 07.24 PM IST
- USINPAC brings top team to India
Just months after a grassroots 'shuttle diplomacy' visit to India to check out the ground realities on the US-India Civilian Nuclear Agreem...
08 Jan, 2008, 03.13 AM IST
- Much to be done ahead of Nov meeting: Rice
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says much work needs to be done to pave the way for a planned Middle East peace conference.
18 Oct, 2007, 09.08 AM IST