In a strong move that highlights Washington’s growing concern over international narcotics, Donald Trump has flagged India, China, and Pakistan in the global drug trafficking list. Along with 20 other nations, these countries have been identified as either major drug producers or significant drug transit hubs. More strikingly, five nations have been labelled as “failing…
In a surprising and bold development, former U.S. President Donald Trump has called on the European Union (EU) to join the United States in imposing tariffs of up to 100% on goods imported from India and China. His rationale: both nations are among the world’s largest importers of Russian crude oil, and their continued purchases…
In a significant diplomatic development, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin. The leaders agreed India and China are partners, not rivals, emphasizing their shared role in stabilizing world trade and fostering economic cooperation. This historic engagement marks Modi’s…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during his first official trip to China in seven years. The much-anticipated PM Modi Xi Jinping China visit is being closely followed worldwide, as it could reshape Asia’s political and economic dynamics. Why the PM Modi Xi Jinping China Visit Matters This is Modi’s first…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit China from August 31 to September 1, 2025, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. This will mark his first visit to China in over seven years, signaling a renewed focus on strategic diplomacy. The PM Modi SCO summit China 2025 visit is…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again asserted that he successfully brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan—this time claiming he used the threat of a 100% tariff on trade to pressure both nuclear-armed neighbors into peace. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Trump said: “I told them: if you want to fight, we won’t…
Trump’s Tariffs, Vance’s Message In a striking policy defense, U.S. Vice President JD Vance says Trump’s India tariffs can force Russia to stop Ukraine war. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press, Vance revealed that the administration’s decision to impose tough trade penalties on India is not just about economics but about leveraging global influence to…
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to India has marked a significant moment in the ongoing efforts to stabilize and recalibrate India-China relations. The high-level diplomatic engagement comes against the backdrop of complex geopolitical dynamics, unresolved border disputes, and the need to bolster economic cooperation. Wang Yi’s agenda was multifaceted, focusing on…
In a significant diplomatic outreach just days before the highly anticipated Putin–Trump Summit in Alaska, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on August 11, 2025. The conversation reflected India’s balancing act in the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war, with Modi reaffirming India’s support for peace and dialogue, while Zelenskyy pressed for stronger global…
In a surprising and alarming development, Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir issued a chilling nuclear threat against India — and he did it while on U.S. soil. Speaking at an event in Florida on August 10, Munir warned that Pakistan, as a nuclear-armed state, would not hesitate to take drastic action if it…
