India, Ethiopia sign bilateral accession protocol for Addis Ababa's WTO membership in GenevaThe deal, fast-tracked under Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, aims to boost trade and investment following the elevation of bilateral ties t...
23 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Without meaningful reform, effectiveness and credibility of UN will remain constrained: Jaishankar at BRICSIndia is strongly advocating for major changes in global institutions. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that the United Natio...
15 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Pakistan is shaping up an idea that can worry IndiaPakistan is pushing a proposed “Islamic NATO” with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Pakistan, aiming to build a regional defence bloc that r...
15 May, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
All eyes on BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meet as focus turns to common position on war in West AsiaThe BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting commences Thursday. Tensions in West Asia are impacting discussions. Iran and UAE have not reached a c...
14 May, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
Jaishankar meets Chilean FM Mackenna; discusses trade diversification, multilateral cooperationIndia and Chile are boosting economic ties. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Chilean counterpart to enhance cooperation. Disc...
13 May, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
World’s most important bromance revived as Trump heads to ChinaDonald Trump's upcoming Beijing visit marks his return to a personal diplomacy with Xi Jinping, a relationship that has navigated trade war...
08 May, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
The crisis of multilateralism and the imperative of WTO reformThe World Trade Organization's role as a global commerce pillar is weakening. Imbalances and unfair practices are challenging its principle...
07 May, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
India should adopt dual-track trade strategy at WTO, say expertsExperts suggest India adopt a dual-track trade strategy. This involves defending World Trade Organisation rules while selectively joining p...
06 May, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
Plurilaterals without guardrails can fragment trading system: ExpertsGlobal trade volumes are growing despite concerns about the WTO. Experts discussed reforming the WTO's rules and governance. They highlight...
02 May, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
France seeks enforceable rules in India-EU FTA talksIn a move to strengthen economic ties, France is pushing for actionable measures to eliminate trade obstacles between India and the Europea...
02 May, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
Italian Defence Minister Crosetto’s bilateral visit strengthens the Indo-MediterraneanRising conflicts in the Indo-Mediterranean, especially after the October 7 attack on Israel and disruptions like the Strait of Hormuz closu...
01 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
India’s trade map enters a world that’s threatened by missiles & bombsIndia's ambitious trade deals are now facing their crucial test. Agreements signed with countries like the UK and Oman are in transition. W...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Will the Strait of Hormuz open soon? Here's what to know as oil prices hover near $108 per barrel, up almost 50%Will the Strait of Hormuz Open Soon? Inside Iran's Oil Blockade Standoff: The Iran Strait of Hormuz offer arrives as oil prices hover near ...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Welcome to the age of energy shocks: The unsettling future view that Iran's Hormuz playbook showsIran war: In today’s rapidly evolving energy scene, crises have become the new norm, frequently disrupting oil and gas supply chains. The g...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
WTO accepts request of India, Taipei to defer ICT import duty dispute ruling until Oct 2026India and Taiwan have secured a delay in a WTO ruling on India's import duties for certain IT products. The decision is now postponed until...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
India, Korea can give new direction to multilateralism amid mounting challenges: South Korean Prez LeeSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung envisions a strengthened special strategic partnership with India, focusing on trade, technology, crit...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
WTO faces new reality of global tradeThe World Trade Organization's 14th ministerial conference wrapped up in the wee hours Monday with no results on the key issues of agricult...
30 Mar, 2026, 08.13 PM IST