India has welcomed a newly announced deal between Israel and Hamas, aimed at ending a two-year-long conflict that escalated following Hamas’s surprise offensive on October 7, 2023. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership and highlighted the humanitarian aspects of the agreement, which includes the release of hostages and increased aid for Gaza. The deal, facilitated by U.S. President Donald Trump, signifies a potential shift in regional dynamics, aiming for de-escalation …

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has characterized a series of coordinated aggressive acts by Russia against Europe as hybrid warfare. This includes drone incursions, airspace violations by MiG jets, cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, interference in elections, and the sabotage of undersea cables, all intended to undermine the European Union’s stability. Von der Leyen has called for the EU to acknowledge and respond decisively to these threats, underscoring Russia’s strategy of creating divisions among …

During a recent press conference in Mumbai, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized their commitment to resolving ongoing conflicts, particularly the situation in Gaza. Starmer welcomed the agreement on the first phase of the Gaza peace plan, describing it as a relief for hostages and civilians. Both leaders acknowledged the roles of mediating nations like Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the United States in facilitating this development. Modi reiterated India’s …

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on over 50 entities, including three Indian nationals, in an effort to curb Iran’s energy exports, which are allegedly funding terrorism. The sanctioned individuals, Varun Pula, Soniya Shrestha, and Iyappan Raja, are linked to shipping operations transporting Iranian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to China and Pakistan. The sanctions prohibit U.S. entities from engaging with them and aim to dismantle Iran’s covert energy network. This move reflects a significant escalation in …

The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad has clarified that recent media reports regarding a missile sales contract to Pakistan were misleading. The clarification states that the contract modification pertains solely to sustainment and spare parts for existing systems, without any new missile deliveries or technology upgrades. This announcement followed speculation about enhanced U.S.-Pakistan defense ties after recent high-level meetings. The U.S. has reiterated its commitment to maintaining transparency in South Asian security dynamics, making it clear …

China has welcomed the resumption of direct flights with India, set to begin on October 26, as a positive step towards normalizing diplomatic ties, reflecting commitments made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping. The announcement follows the restoration of peace along the Line of Actual Control after a prolonged stand-off and aims to enhance air connectivity, promote people-to-people exchanges, and bolster economic collaboration between the two nations. This move signifies an important …

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the University of Lancaster and the University of Surrey will establish campuses in India, bringing the total number of British institutions setting up offshore campuses in the country to nine. This development occurred during Starmer’s two-day visit to India, where he was accompanied by 125 prominent UK business leaders and educators. Earlier this year, the University of Southampton opened a campus in Delhi, with several other universities, …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has commended Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his strong leadership in light of the recent agreement facilitating a pause in hostilities between Israel and Hamas, amid efforts outlined in US President Donald Trump’s peace plan for West Asia. In a post on X, Modi expressed hope that this breakthrough would lead to the release of hostages and provide humanitarian relief to Gaza’s residents, ultimately fostering a pathway to lasting peace. …

On October 9, 2025, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles held a significant bilateral meeting in Canberra, marking five years of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing defence cooperation across various domains, including military exercises, maritime security, and defence industry collaboration, culminating in the signing of three key agreements: an Agreement on Information Sharing, an MoU on Submarine Search and Rescue Cooperation, and …