Iran has proposed a seven-day diplomatic plan that could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and renewed talks with the United States, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Speaking during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Araghchi said Tehran had passed the proposal to Washington through intermediaries. The plan is conditional. Araghchi said the strait could reopen at the end of the seventh day if Iran’s requirements are met,

New York, September 25, 2026: Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah thanked India and China for their assistance after devastating floods in Nepal and called on the two countries to join a new Himalayan climate resilience mechanism. Addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, Shah said the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster showed why countries sharing the mountain region must work together before the next emergency strikes.

A shipment of F-35 fighter jet components sent from Australia to the United States for repairs was unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong, triggering investigations into how the parts changed course and who now holds them. The US F-35 Joint Program Office has acknowledged a shipment issue and says it is working with authorities and industry partners to retrieve the components. Bloomberg reported that the Chinese government ha

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said India cannot simply stop buying Russian crude and replace it with oil from other countries. Speaking at the BusinessLine Changemaker Awards on September 22, she pointed to limited global supply, the risk of higher prices and the need to obtain crude that Indian refineries can process. Her remarks came as India faces renewed pressure over its energy trade with Russia. US President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O. Gr

India and the four-member Visegrad Group agreed to strengthen political, economic, defence and technology cooperation during their first foreign ministers’ meeting held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar described the inaugural V4+India meeting as a historic occasion and said the discussions had been highly productive. The count

Oman’s Sohar Port is gaining attention as a potential alternative gateway for Indian companies seeking safer and more flexible access to Gulf markets amid disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Located on the Gulf of Oman coast and beyond the narrowest section of the Hormuz chokepoint, Sohar offers connections through sea routes, highways and a planned rail link with the United Arab Emirates. Its location does not eli

India’s response to US sanctions following the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests has returned to focus as New Delhi faces the possibility of fresh American trade restrictions. The episode demonstrated how India combined economic resilience, diversified partnerships and sustained diplomacy to withstand pressure without abandoning its strategic priorities. On May 11 and 13, 1998, India conducted a series of underground nuclear t

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will lead India’s delegation during the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the government has announced. Jaishankar is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on September 26. During his visit, he will also participate in several bilateral and plurilateral meetings covering global security, economic cooperation, energy and other international issues.

Canada’s growing engagement with the European Union has opened a new chapter in its strained relationship with the United States, as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks stronger economic and strategic partnerships beyond North America. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed developing an “associate member” arrangement with Canada, although no such formal status currently exists within the EU. Addr

Washington, DC | Trump welcomed India’s action against illicit opium cultivation while the country remained on the US drug transit and production list. US President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian government for taking steps against illicit opium poppy cultivation and strengthening the integrity of pharmaceutical and narcotics-related supply chains.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi, highlighting India’s expanding chip manufacturing and design ecosystem. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi on Thursday, highlighting the rapid growth of the country’s semiconductor ecosystem and its rising importance in global technology supply chains. The three-day conference and exh

India condemned attacks on Saudi territory and warned that escalating violence threatens Bab-el-Mandeb navigation and Red Sea stability. India Warns Houthi Strikes Threaten Bab-el-Mandeb Shipping India has expressed serious concern over the escalating conflict involving Yemen’s Houthi movement and Saudi Arabia, warning that attacks on civilian infrastructure and economic assets could destabilise the region and endanger na

Washington, D.C. | The House voted 214-211 to advance legislation targeting Russia and major countries purchasing its oil and gas. US House Advances Russia Bill With 100% Tariff Risk for India The US House of Representatives has cleared a procedural hurdle for legislation that could authorise President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on India, Chi

Mecca, Saudi Arabia | Saudi authorities said a Houthi drone was destroyed south of Mecca, while the group rejected the allegation. Saudi Says Houthi Drone Intercepted Near Mecca Amid Alert Saudi Arabia has accused Yemen’s Houthi movement of launching a drone towards Mecca, saying its air-defence forces intercepted and destroyed the aircraft before it entered restric

US lawmakers filed competing amendments to a Russia sanctions bill, with one naming India and another seeking to remove its tariff provision. US lawmakers have introduced competing amendments to a major Russia sanctions bill, placing India’s energy trade with Moscow under renewed scrutiny. One amendment seeks to name India and several other countries as major buyers of Russian oil and gas that could fac