US President Donald Trump declared that China and India, along with NATO member states, are the “primary funders” of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war by continuing to purchase Russian oil. “Even …
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Marco Rubio Meets S. Jaishankar at UNGA, Reaffirms Strong U.S.-India Partnership
On September 22, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week. In …
Opinion: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and New Calculations
Good times or luck would seem to be raining on Pakistan, its Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Chief of Defense Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir. Out of nowhere, and from …
United Nations@80: Legacy, Challenges, and Future Directions
As the United Nations commemorates its 80th anniversary, its dual nature becomes increasingly apparent. Established in 1945 following two devastating global conflicts, the organization was conceived as a safeguard against …
At UNSC, India Highlights Centuries-Old “Civilizational Relationship” with Afghanistan
Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, emphasized the enduring “civilizational relationship” between India and Afghanistan during the United Nations Security Council’s quarterly meeting on “Situation in …
UNGA President Annalena Baerbock Opens 80th Session, Calls It a “Make-or-Break Moment” for the United Nations
Opening the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), President Annalena Baerbock declared, on September 9, 2025, the gathering to be “no ordinary” session, emphasizing that the UN …
Global Study Finds Women Still Largely Absent in News Media Representation
Despite making up half of the world’s population, women continue to account for only a quarter of the voices and faces seen or heard in the news, according to a …
BRICS Leaders Warn of Global Instability; Jaishankar Says Multilateral System Is “Failing the World”
At the virtual BRICS Leaders’ Summit on September 8, 2025, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar cautioned that the state of the world today is “cause for genuine concern,” citing …
SCO Summit 2025: Leaders Emphasize Multilateralism, Security, and Global Governance Reforms
As nations worldwide grapple with the impact of ongoing U.S. tariffs, world leaders convened at the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September …
Nikki Haley Warns U.S.-India Ties at “Inflection Point,” Urges Partnership to Counter China
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has cautioned that the U.S.-India relationship is at a critical “inflection point” after four decades of strengthening ties, warning that India …