In related developments, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday night spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and conveyed to him that India will firmly counter any attempts by Pakistan to escalate the situation.
Tag: Global Diplomacy
UAE pardons 500 Indian prisoners ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the latest general amnesty achieved by Delhi’s global diplomacy
Giving some figures about the number of Indians who have received a pardon in recent times, thanks to Delhi’s successful global diplomacy, an Akashvani (aka All-India Radio) news report said that in 2024, “UAE pardoned 944 Indian prisoners ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr and UAE National Day [on December 2]”.
Trump shares Modi’s podcast with Lex Fridman on his Truth Social handle
During the interaction lasting over three hours, Narendra Modi on Sunday said that he and Donald Trump connected well, as both put their respective countries first. Modi asserted that this mutual trust had remained unshaken even when Trump, the Republican Party leader, was out of office during Democratic Party leader Joe Biden’s presidency.
Modi in Mauritius: PM announces India’s “Mahasagar” vision for Global South, ensuring trade and maritime security
PM Modi made the remarks after witnessing the signing of several key agreements between India and Mauritius along with his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Port Louis, the capital city of the island nation.
Trump names “highly respected entrepreneur” Anji Sinha as new US Ambassador to Singapore
Announcing his nominee on Truth Social, President Trump said: “Anji is a highly respected entrepreneur, with an incredible family. The United States’ relationship with Singapore is vital, and I have no doubt that Anji will strongly represent our nation’s interests, and put America first.”
Ukraine carries out huge drone attack on Russia, even as US-mediated peace talks start in Saudi Arabia
The peace talks offer an opportunity for Kyiv officials to repair Ukraine’s relationship with the Trump Administration after an unprecedented argument erupted during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s February 28 visit to the White House, where he interacted with US President Donald Trump in front of the media.
3 years of Russia-Ukraine war: America pressures Ukraine to scrap UN resolution demanding Russian troops’ withdrawal
The duelling UN resolutions by the United States of America and Ukraine highlight the tension between the US, Ukraine, and European countries in the five weeks since President Donald Trump took office and has opened talks with Russia after years of isolation in a bid to end the war.
Singapore must “retool, reskill, reboot” its economy as foundations of success are eroded, says Vivian Balakrishnan
The Indian-origin foreign minister spoke at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs Year Opener “Outlook 2025 – Singapore at 60 and The Road Ahead”. He looked back at the 60 years that have marked the astonishing success story of Singapore; he also looked ahead to the decades in which the world order will not be guided by Pax Americana.
SM Lee goes #jalanjalan during China visit; says Singapore needs to be “friends with all sides”
Posting a series of images on his Twitter account, signed “LHL”, at the end of his six-day visit, SM Lee wrote: “Took a #jalanjalan at the lively Yuyuan Old Street in the evening. Every corner is captivating as the traditional Chinese buildings are illuminated with beautiful lights.” The phrase “jalan jalan” is Singlish — that is, Singapore English — for “taking a stroll”.
Singaporeans must stand united to be heard on the world stage as global order shifts, says PM Wong at PAP70 conference
Set to become the next PAP Secretary General, completing the Singapore leadership transition, PM Wong told the audience, “With your support, and support from our newly elected CEC, I will lead the PAP into the next general election.”
