When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a new economic assistance package for war-torn Ukraine during a brief meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a Halifax-area airport, it triggered a …
Diplomacy
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Why Political Uncertainty in Bangladesh Demands India’s Attention
by Rupa Kumariby Rupa Kumari 5 minutes readAs the parliamentary elections approach, the political landscape in Bangladesh is growing increasingly tense. Located strategically in the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh shares political, economic and cultural ties with India, along with …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Ambassador Ajay Bisaria
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 7 minutes readA seasoned diplomat with decades of experience across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Indo-Pacific, Ambassador Ajay Bisaria has been at the forefront of some of India’s most consequential diplomatic …
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Mark Wiseman Appointed Canada’s Next Ambassador to the United States as Ottawa Recalibrates Ties with Washington
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readPrime Minister Mark Carney has appointed fellow financial expert Mark Wiseman as Canada’s next ambassador to the United States, placing confidence in a seasoned figure from the world of finance …
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India’s Houston Consulate Marks World Meditation Day With Focus on Mindfulness and Global Well-Being
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readTo mark the Second World Meditation Day on December 21, the Consulate General of India in Houston organized an event titled “Bridging Eastern Wisdom and Western Medicine” on December 19, …
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D.C. Dispatch: Staying Ahead of China Through a New U.S.–India Geoeconomic Playbook
by Anand Patelby Anand Patel 5 minutes readThe intensifying geoeconomic rivalry between the United States and China is reshaping global supply chains, technology access, and trade norms and is pushing Washington to treat India less as a …
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India and Core Group Nations Celebrate Second World Meditation Day at United Nations
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readThe Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, along with members of the core group from the Permanent Missions of Nepal, Sri Lanka, Andorra, and Mexico, celebrated the second …
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US Hosts First G20 Sherpa Meeting in Washington, Outlines Economic Priorities for 2026 Presidency
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe United States convened the first G20 Sherpa meeting of its 2026 Presidency in Washington on December 15 and 16, 2025, describing the discussions as “successful.” The meeting brought together …
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Nearly four years after Russia launched what was supposed to be a lightning operation to decapitate Ukraine in days, Vladimir Putin is still explaining—patiently, sternly, and with imperial nostalgia—that peace …
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India and France Host United Nations Event to Set Stage for AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe Permanent Missions of India and France to the United Nations jointly organized an event titled “From Action to Impact – A Curtain Raiser to the AI Impact Summit” on …