Foreign policy
The European Union has introduced fresh sanctions on Russian oil exports, designating the Nayara Energy refinery at Vadinar in Gujarat as the first refinery in India to come under Western sanctions. The new measures aim to strangle funding for Moscow's war machine by lowering the price cap on
Foreign policy
The European Union has announced fresh curbs on Russian oil exports, aiming to throttle funding for Moscow's war machine, with India's Nayara Energys refinery in Gujarat becoming the first to come under western sanctions. The move includes lowering the price cap on Russian oil from $60
Foreign ministers
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has rejected the EU's plans to trigger the snapback mechanism, which would reimpose UN sanctions on the country. Araghchi made this point during a teleconference with French, German, and British foreign ministers, as well as EU foreign policy chief Kaja
European Union
The European Union has imposed a new round of sanctions against Russia, targeting its oil revenues and banking sector, in an effort to limit its ability to fund the war in Ukraine. The sanctions, announced by Kaja Kallas, the Estonian prime minister and president of the European Council, are the
European Union
The European Union has approved a new package of strict sanctions against Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine, in a move aimed at pressuring Moscow to end its invasion. The sanctions include a lower oil price cap, a ban on transactions with Nord Stream gas pipelines, and the targeting
Foreign ministers
India's foreign policy is in shambles, caught in a web of hyper-nationalism and a refusal to confront its predicament. The daily news cycle is preoccupied with tactical matters and image management, while the establishment is too besotted with its own sense of self-importance to honestly assess how the
Foreign ministers
Diplomatic efforts between Bangladesh and Pakistan are underway, with the two countries set to hold the sixth round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Dhaka. The talks mark a significant step in bilateral relations, with the last high-level meeting taking place in Islamabad in 2010. Pakistan's Foreign Secretary,
Foreign policy
The Philippines, along with Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, is on the frontline of a potential conflict with China. A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would pose a grave challenge to the Philippines, and the country needs to invest in security measures to prepare for such an eventuality. Taiwan has been
Foreign ministers
The European Union is engaged in talks with Israel to ensure the successful implementation of a new humanitarian aid agreement for Gaza, following a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has expressed caution, emphasizing that the agreement's impact on the ground
European Union
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced at a press conference that his country will establish diplomatic relations with Turkey and open the closed border. The move marks a significant shift in Armenia's foreign policy, aiming to preserve its sovereignty and independence. Pashinyan emphasized the importance of a long-term
Foreign ministers
In a significant move that has left many of its trade partners in a state of confusion and frustration, the US has imposed tariffs on several countries, including those in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The move, led by President Trump, has thrown into question the long-term strength
European Union
The EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, urged Israel on Tuesday to take concrete steps to improve the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, while warning that the bloc is prepared to respond if Israel fails to meet its pledges. Speaking at a Brussels press conference, Kallas emphasized that a ceasefire
