Peace Deal
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Pakistan Deputy PM Ishaq Dar stumbles during welcome ceremony for Egyptian Foreign Minister | Video
World | Mar 29, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTForeign ministers from Egypt, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia convened in Pakistan for crucial discussions on the evolving conflict in the Middle East. The talks were aimed at easing tensions between the United States and Iran in an effort to promote regional peace.
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Zelenskyy says US, Ukraine reach consensus on key issues but territorial disputes remain unresolved
World | Dec 24, 2025, 05:01 PM ISTAt the heart of the negotiations lies the contentious territorial dispute concerning the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, known as the Donbas. This is “the most difficult point,” Zelenskyy said. He said these matters will be discussed at the leaders' level.
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Pakistan blames India over failed peace talks with Taliban in Istanbul: 'Fighting proxy war'
World | Oct 29, 2025, 09:35 AM ISTThe 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 | Oct 28, 2025, 07:32 AM ISTEarlier, 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 | Oct 26, 2025, 01:19 PM ISTUS 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 | Oct 23, 2025, 12:02 PM ISTAfter 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 | Oct 04, 2025, 02:18 PM ISTJust 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 | Aug 18, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTUkrainian 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 | Jul 28, 2025, 11:52 PM ISTTrump 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 | Sep 12, 2024, 09:16 PM ISTRussian 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 | Sep 10, 2024, 08:37 PM ISTEmphasising 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 | Aug 22, 2024, 08:53 PM ISTFor 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 | Aug 21, 2024, 11:00 AM ISTThe 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 | Jul 25, 2024, 10:53 PM ISTThe 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 | Jun 12, 2024, 12:59 PM ISTIn 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 | Jun 02, 2024, 04:15 PM ISTUkrainian 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, 12:05 AM ISTThe 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, 11:10 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 30, 2024, 12:30 AM ISTKuleba 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 | Mar 27, 2024, 12:10 PM ISTIn 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.