The United States announced on Wednesday the launch of the Forum on Resource, Geostrategic Engagement (FORGE), a new trade bloc aimed at reducing China’s grip on critical minerals by partnering …
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Jaishankar Meets Rubio Ahead of Critical Minerals Ministerial
by Anand Patelby Anand Patel 4 minutes readIndia’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday ahead of the Critical Minerals Ministerial scheduled for February 4 in Washington D.C. The …
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“Negotiation in the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agree than to disagree.” — Dean Acheson In early August last year, President Donald Trump, in his usual …
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U.S. and India Announce Trade Deal, Tariffs To Be Reduced
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readU.S. President Donald Trump announced on February 2, 2026, that the United States and India have agreed to a trade deal following a conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. …
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India–Canada Uranium Deal, Trade Talks May Advance During Prime Minister Carney’s Expected March Visit
by Prabhjot Singh 4 minutes readWhen Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visits India in March, the prospects for signing a long-discussed uranium supply agreement appear strong. India and Canada have been finalizing modalities for the …
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Democratic Mayors and Advocacy Groups Call for Unity Ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readThe Latino Victory Fund, AAPI Victory Fund, and The Collective PAC hosted the “Power in Unity” reception on January 29, 2026, in Washington, DC, issuing a call for solidarity among …
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Opinion: Uncertainty and Doubts of Direction
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readNo one was expecting quick fixes at the start of 2026. If anything, there was a conviction that the New Year was going to see the persistence of old conflicts …
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Launches Illinois “Affordability Tour” Highlights Impact of Rising Costs and Federal Cuts
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIndian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) launched his Illinois “affordability tour” on January 27, making stops across the state to spotlight how “rising costs and federal funding cuts” are affecting …
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International Interfaith Conference on Capitol Hill Highlights Role of Spiritual Diplomacy in Advancing Global Peace
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe International Interfaith Conference, held under the title “The Rise of Spiritual Diplomats,” underscored the role of faith-based diplomacy in promoting unity, justice, and peace, on January 22, 2026, at …
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Opinion: Getting Real with the Board of Peace
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readIt is not as though the Board of Peace (BOP) is in tatters or on the verge of collapse except that many nations who have been invited to join the …