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  Pakistan blames India over failed peace talks with Taliban in Istanbul: 'Fighting proxy war'

  World | October 29, 2025 9:35 IST

  The talks, held in Istanbul over four days, followed an earlier round in Doha that resulted in a temporary ceasefire on October 19. The ceasefire came after clashes along the border left dozens of people dead, including soldiers, civilians and militants.

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  Ex-Pakistani diplomat makes wisecrack about Shehbaz Sharif on Trump's flattery; Tharoor shares post

  World | October 28, 2025 7:32 IST

  Earlier, while speaking at the Gaza Peace Summit event in Egypt, the Pakistani Prime Minister hailed Trump as a ‘man of peace’ and even endorsed him for the Nobel Peace Prize.

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  Trump dances his way into Malaysia, kicks off Asean summit | WATCH

  World | October 26, 2025 13:19 IST

  US President Donald Trump landed in Malaysia on Sunday to attend the ASEAN Summit, surprising onlookers with a brief dance during a traditional welcome ceremony.

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  Trump now turns to 'respected man' Xi Jinping for Ukraine truce after snub from Putin

  World | October 23, 2025 12:02 IST

  After cancelling his planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump is now turning to China in hopes that President Xi Jinping can help persuade Moscow to end the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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  Fresh Israeli strikes kill six in Gaza hours after Trump said 'stop bombing'

  World | October 04, 2025 14:18 IST

  Just hours after US President Donald Trump urged Israel to halt its bombing campaign and announced that Hamas was ready for peace, Israel carried out fresh airstrikes in Gaza, killing six people, said reports.

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  Zelenskyy open to Ukraine elections after peace deal, stresses security and nationwide ceasefire

  World | August 18, 2025 23:53 IST

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed readiness to hold national elections, but only after a peace deal and full security are ensured. During his meeting with US President Donald Trump, he emphasised the need for a nationwide truce to enable safe and democratic voting.

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  Trump sets new deadline of '10 to 12 days' for Russia to reach peace with Ukraine

  World | July 28, 2025 23:52 IST

  Trump expressed his frustration with the ongoing conflict and lack of movement toward a ceasefire, saying, "I'm disappointed in President Putin. I'm going to reduce that 50 days that I gave him to a lesser number."

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  Doval meets Putin, talks about PM Modi's Ukraine visit after Russian President's bilateral invite

  World | September 12, 2024 21:16 IST

  Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed India hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan on October 22.

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  Russia, Ukraine have to negotiate, India willing to give advice if they want: Jaishankar in Germany

  World | September 10, 2024 20:37 IST

  Emphasising that the Ukraine conflict cannot be settled through military means, External Affairs Minister stated that Russia and Ukraine need to engage in negotiations. He added that India is ready to offer advice if needed.

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  PM Modi visits Ukraine after trip to Moscow, will India play peacemaker role in resolving conflict?

  World | August 22, 2024 20:53 IST

  For PM Modi, the Ukraine trip is an opportunity "to engage Zelenskyy and secure Indian interests there, push back against Russian overreach and placate the West".

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  PM Modi BIG message to Ukraine ahead of his 'historic' visit': 'As a friend and partner, we hope...'

  World | August 21, 2024 11:00 IST

  The Prime Minister said he is looking forward to the opportunity to strengthen bilateral cooperation and added he will share perspectives on a peaceful resolution of the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

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  'Russia is open to negotiation, but...': Kremlin proposes conditions to Ukraine for peace deal

  World | July 25, 2024 22:53 IST

  The Kremlin indicated its willingness to engage in negotiations with Ukraine to resolve the conflict, even as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues to hold power despite publicly questioning his legitimacy to govern.

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  Could Nawaz Sharif's recent praise of PM Modi be a pivotal moment for India-Pakistan relations?

  World | June 12, 2024 12:59 IST

  In recent times, the Sharif family has been making efforts to reach out to India through positive declarations. Nevertheless, consecutive terrorist assaults could impede the incremental progress made by Pakistan.

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  'China, unfortunately, is functioning for...': Zelenskyy accuses Xi Jinping of assisting Russian war

  World | June 02, 2024 16:15 IST

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused China of helping Russia to disrupt an upcoming Swiss-organized peace conference on the war in Ukraine.

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  Hamas proposes peace deal with 'complete agreement' including hostages exchange deal if Israel...

  World | May 31, 2024 0:05 IST

  The proposal from Hamas came despite Israel launched attacks on Rafah, defying warnings from its closest ally the United States that the offensive would cause more civilian casualties and from aid agencies who said it could upend efforts to deliver food to Gazans.

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  India appoints Ravi Shankar as its Ambassador to Ukraine ahead of crucial peace summit

  World | May 30, 2024 23:10 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs announced the appointment of Ravi Shankar, a seasoned Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer from the 1995 batch, as the upcoming Ambassador of India to Ukraine. Presently serving as an Additional Secretary in the MEA.

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  Ukraine seeks India to play prominent role in peace deal, development of Kyiv post-war: Kuleba

  World | March 30, 2024 0:30 IST

  Kuleba arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day visit to boost bilateral ties and cooperation with India, which considers Russia a time-tested ally from the Cold War era. Besides, he emphasised his visit to the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland.

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  Ukraine Foreign Minister posts emotional video featuring Mahatma Gandhi to confirm his India visit

  World | March 27, 2024 12:10 IST

  In a video post shared on a social media platform, Kuleba confirmed his visit to India next week. His visit would mark one of the first official visits of a top Ukrainian leader since Russia escalated a war in February 2022.

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  South Korea warns of suspending 2018 peace deal with North Korea ahead of spy satellite launch

  World | November 20, 2023 13:47 IST

  The 2018 inter-Korean military agreements required both Koreas to halt aerial surveillance activities and live-firing drills across the border. Seoul has said that North Korea has violated the agreement several times by flying drones in South Korean territory.

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  Saudi Arabia suspending peace deal talks with Israel amid war with Hamas: Report

  World | October 14, 2023 15:38 IST

  The US was reportedly invested deeply in the Saudi Arabia-Israel peace talks that would have boosted its efforts to further isolate Iran, which backs the Hamas group. However, the recent talks between Iranian President Ebraham Raisi and the Saudi Crown Prince suggest a possible retreat.