Tianjin: On the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting that is being seen as a significant step toward improving relations between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. This marks Modi’s first visit to China in seven years, carrying particular weight given the…
Berlin: Ten years ago, in 2015, then-German Chancellor Angela Merkel made her defining statement “Wir schaffen das” (“We’ll manage it”) as Germany opened its doors to hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing war and persecution. On this anniversary, Germany is reflecting on the impact of that decision. According to DW’s analysis, the past decade has…
Jakarta: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has sharply criticized ongoing protests against social inequality, warning that the demonstrations verge on “treason and terrorism.” Speaking at a press conference, Subianto accused organizers of undermining national stability, but sought to ease tensions by announcing concessions. He confirmed that parliament had agreed to revoke certain allowances for lawmakers, a…
Beijing: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and a host of other world leaders have arrived in China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, marking a high-profile diplomatic gathering in the region. The two-day summit is set to bring together leaders from over 20 nations, focusing on regional security, trade,…
New Delhi: India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has issued a strong response after the United States announced a 50 percent tariff on Indian goods, saying that New Delhi “will neither bow down nor appear weak.” Speaking to reporters, Goyal stressed that India will not succumb to external pressure and will instead focus on expanding its…
Suranjana TewariBBC Asia business correspondent Getty Images Modi and Xi last had a bilateral meeting in 2017 India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in China on Sunday with the sting of Donald Trump’s US tariffs still top of mind. Since Wednesday, tariffs on Indian goods bound for the US, like diamonds and prawns, now stand…
Yemen’s Houthi rebel movement has confirmed that its self-proclaimed Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser al-Rahawi was killed in an Israeli air strike earlier this week. The Iran-backed group said several other senior officials were killed when the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, on Thursday. The IDF said Rahawi and other senior Houthi…
Washington (International Desk) – The United States has approved the sale of advanced air defense systems to Ukraine, with plans underway to supply the Patriot missile defense system, according to official sources. The move comes as Kyiv continues to bolster its defenses against sustained Russian aerial attacks, including missile and drone strikes. The Patriot system…
Beijing (International Desk) – In a landmark development, the Prime Ministers of Pakistan and India are set to sit at the same table for the first time since the recent conflict, as world leaders convene in China for a high-level gathering. During the grand military parade, Chinese President Xi Jinping will be joined on stage…
Washington (International Desk) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reaction during the recent India-Pakistan conflict reportedly angered former U.S. President Donald Trump to such an extent that Washington began to view Pakistan more favorably than India, according to a U.S. newspaper report. During Trump’s first term, India enjoyed close ties with the administration, with American…
