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The drumbeats of conflict in the Middle East, specifically the looming specter of strikes involving Iran, have sent a predictable but no less jarring tremor through global markets. As fuel shortages manifest from the local pumps of East Africa to the industrial hubs of Europe, the world is reminded of the fragile tether connecting global peace to economic survival.
While rare earth minerals have become essential for future growth, it’s distribution across the world is not even. It becomes more challenging for countries to make a balance when major powers like China holds almost 80% of its share.
As global multilateralism faces growing strain and major international institutions encounter challenges, regional cooperation frameworks such as BIMSTEC are gaining renewed relevance. Bringing together seven countries of the Bay of Bengal region, BIMSTEC provides a focused platform to address shared developmental and security challenges through efficient consensus-building and practical cooperation. Anchored in the BIMSTEC Bangkok Vision 2030, the grouping is…
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For three decades, a 315-meter ghost has haunted the canyons of the Far-West. The Pancheshwar…
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At a time when global trade tensions are escalating in Taiwan and the AI threat is overshadowing the world, the USA’s tilt in the Eastern Hemisphere points toward China’s growing global impact. The Iran-US war has surely caused a dent in China’s economic progress, but ideologically and politically it has gained an upper hand.
The Rashtriya Swatantrata Party’s historic victory in the elections of March 2026 (B.S. 2082/83) has marked a new era in Nepali politics. RSP’s Balendra Shah’s win over K.P Sharma Oli of Communist Party symbolises people’s rejection of old political regime in the country.
In a significant step toward deepening bilateral engagement, Vice-President of Guyana Bharrat Jagdeo called on the Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan at Uprashtrapati Bhavan today. The high-level meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of both nations to strengthen cooperation across a wide spectrum of sectors.
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Japan’s landmark decision to ease long-standing restrictions on defence exports marks a decisive shift from…
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India and Vietnam have elevated their relationship to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, setting an ambitious $25 billion trade target by 2030. Following high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
The India–Republic of Korea MSME agreement, signed during the visit of Lee Jae Myung, marks a strategic shift toward inclusive economic cooperation, positioning small businesses, innovation, and resilient supply chains…
Suresh K. Reddy, the Indian Ambassador to Cairo, met with Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh, the Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, to discuss ways to enhance economic, trade, and…
In a move signaling growing economic engagement, India is exploring expanded investment opportunities in Egypt following high-level talks between Egyptian Deputy Prime Minister Hussein Issa and Indian Ambassador to Cairo…
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday for a two-day official visit aimed at deepening economic ties between India's most populous state and Japan. The…
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Rising geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran are intensifying the air quality crisis across West and South Asia. Beyond health and agriculture, the crisis is reshaping global…
Sustainability in global trade is a core determinant of competitiveness, risk management, and long-term value creation, which earlier may have been simply classified as a peripheral ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)…
Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development and Environment, received Shri Kirtivardan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs, Environment, Forests, and Climate Change of the Republic of India, to…
Speaking at the ‘Environment, COP-30 and Global Health’ session during the BRICS Summit in Brazil, Prime Minister Modi expressed appreciation for the leadership of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da…
Climate Asia successfully concluded its 4th Annual Conference, Mitti Ki Baatein (Stories from the Ground), on Earth Day in New Delhi. The event drew over 150 participants, including grassroots leaders,…
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In the evolving landscape of global agri-trade, tea remains one of Africa’s most enduring and culturally significant exports. Among the companies redefining Africa’s premium tea presence on the world stage…
Digital Transformation of Africa’s Agricultural Sector: Need to have Challenges understood, Priorities drawn and Strategies worked out, in the era of globalization and digitalised economy
Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Chairperson of the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation and former Deputy Director-General at the World Health Organization (WHO), on Thursday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his unwavering…
Digital transformation of Namibia’s Agri-Food Sector: Unlocking potential, empowering smallholders, and creating jobs for rural youth, synergizing STAS 2025 and Digital Namibia Strategy 2021through AgriTech Startups in Rural Areas
Shri Chouhan extended his gratitude to ICAR on behalf of the 800 million Indians who rely on the public distribution system, as well as the international community that depends on…
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In the serene landscapes of Thimphu, India and Bhutan took another decisive step in their decades-long partnership this week. During a high-level bilateral meeting, both nations agreed to enhance cooperation…
Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal on Monday inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, calling…
The global climate crisis and the urgent need for a clean energy transition have reshaped the foundations of international diplomacy. In this new paradigm, strategic alliances are increasingly forged not…
India and Nepal have taken another decisive step in strengthening their fast-growing energy partnership. The two neighbours signed agreements this week to build two major cross-border power transmission lines, marking…
Between January and July 2025, Indian companies invested approximately US$ 33 billion across global markets, averaging about US$ 4.7 billion each month.
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India and Nepal Power Up Cross-Border Energy Ties
India and Nepal have taken another decisive step in strengthening their fast-growing energy partnership. The two neighbours signed agreements this week to build two major cross-border power transmission lines, marking a significant push toward deeper electricity trade and greater regional energy security.
ASEAN and Japan Pledge Deeper Cooperation for a Peaceful and Resilient Indo-Pacific
The 28th ASEAN–Japan Summit was held on 26 October 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, bringing together leaders from the ten ASEAN member states and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
First Round of the Egypt–India Strategic Dialogue Convenes: Agreement to Strengthen Partnership and Address Common Challenges
The first round of the Egypt-India Strategic Dialogue was held yesterday, Thursday, in New Delhi, co-chaired by Dr. Badr Abdel Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs, and Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Indian Minister of External Affairs.
USA’s Dual Policy for India and China
On February 22, 2022, Russia declared war on its enemy, Ukraine, sparking yet another silent conflict for which the world was unprepared: the war of global oil flow. The US tariff war was developing right here in Russia.
India and Brazil Revitalize Ties: A Bold Push to Expand the MERCOSUR Trade Pact
In a move set to redefine South–South economic cooperation, India and Brazil have agreed to significantly broaden their existing trade framework under the MERCOSUR bloc, aiming to unlock new opportunities in trade and investment.
Indian Foreign Minister: Strategic Partnership with Egypt Has Seen Significant Progress Since Its Establishment in 2023
Indian External Affairs Minister and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Gujarat State, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, expressed his pleasure in co-chairing the inaugural round of the India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue alongside his Egyptian counterpart, Dr. Badr Abdel Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs.
The Egyptian Foreign Minister invites India to send a technical delegation to his country to discuss increasing trade between the two countries in strategic commodities
Dr. Badr Abdel Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs, met with Jagat Prakash Nadda, Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers and Leader of India’s Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, on Thursday in New Delhi.
From New Delhi, the Egyptian Foreign Minister held intensive meetings with major Indian companies to discuss cooperation on new projects between the two countries
The Egyptian Foreign Minister traveled to the Indian capital, New Delhi, yesterday to hold the first round of the strategic dialogue between the two countries at the foreign ministerial level. He will also hold bilateral meetings with senior Indian government officials, as well as heads of major Indian companies, as part of strengthening bilateral relations and the strategic partnership between the two countries.
Egyptian Foreign Minister: Indian investments in Egypt estimated at $4 billion
Dr. Badr Abdel Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs, met today, Thursday, with Harsh Agarwal, President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, at the Federation’s headquarters in New Delhi.
Swadeshi Mela 2025: Celebrating India’s Spirit of Self-Reliance
In a powerful tribute to India’s indigenous spirit and cultural richness, the Swadeshi Mela 2025 is being held from October 7 to 13 at the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) in Dwarka Sector-7, New Delhi.