International
India‑US Relations Tested Over Energy Issues, Russia’s Role Most Sensitive
India and the United States are facing a test in their partnership, with several unresolved energy questions and Russia’s involvement viewed as the most delicate issue.
20 Oct 2026
Trump Suggests Zelenskyy Find New Negotiator, Opens Door to Putin-Xi Talks
US President Donald Trump has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, suggesting he should appoint a different negotiator. Trump also indicated openness to direct talks between Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping regarding the Ukraine conflict.
20 Oct 2026
UK Debt Office Finds No Proof of 1917 Indian War Loan, Family Seeks Repayment
The UK Debt Management Office has confirmed it found no evidence that a 1917 Indian War Loan, in which a Bhopal merchant invested Rs 35,000, was a British government obligation. A family from Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, holding the century‑old certificate, is demanding repayment, estimating its value at several crores today.
20 Oct 2026
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Visits Israel, Meets Netanyahu
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced trip to Israel on Monday and held a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to Axios citing two sources.
20 Oct 2026
India’s Pivot to Myanmar’s Military Regime: Pragmatic Over Principle
India has shifted its stance toward Myanmar’s military regime, prioritizing strategic interests over human rights concerns, according to a recent Stimson Center analysis.
20 Oct 2026
UAE Foreign Minister Al Nahyan meets Jaishankar in Mumbai for talks
UAE Foreign Minister Al Nahyan is scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Mumbai on October 20. The discussions aim to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two nations.
20 Oct 2026
Donald Tusk’s Visit Highlights Poland’s Growing Role in India’s European Strategy
Former Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited India, underscoring Poland's increasing importance in India's European strategy, according to an opinion piece in The Week.
20 Oct 2026
Oil Tanker Defying Iran Transit Rules Struck by Naval Mine in Hormuz, Engine Room Ablaze
An oil tanker that violated Iran’s transit regulations struck a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, causing its engine room to catch fire. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions in the vital waterway.
20 Oct 2026
Violent Protest in France Sees City Halls Set Ablaze, Shops Looted
A wave of violent protests swept across France, resulting in several city halls being set on fire and numerous shops looted. Authorities are assessing the damage and restoring order.
20 Oct 2026
Houthi Missile Hits Yemen Camp, 53 Dead, Video Shows Bodies on Ground
A Houthi-fired missile struck a camp in Yemen, killing at least 53 people, with footage showing bodies lying on the ground.
20 Oct 2026
Baby orangutan rescued in Dombivli sent back to Indonesia after two years
A baby orangutan that was rescued from Dombivli, Maharashtra, has been handed over to Indonesian authorities after nearly two years in India.
20 Oct 2026
Trump says many are unaware of his stance on a Russia sanctions waiver
Former US President Donald Trump stated that the public is largely unaware of his decision regarding a possible sanctions waiver for Russia.
20 Oct 2026