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Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
The latest news and top stories on Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. He has served as India’s Minister of External Affairs since 2019. His career in the Indian Foreign Service includes pivotal roles as Foreign Secretary and Ambassador to the United States, China and Singapore. He was instrumental in negotiating the India-US Civil Nuclear Agreement and adeptly managed complex relations with China. His responsibilities involve shaping India’s foreign policy, strengthening international ties and advancing strategic interests. Jaishankar is recognised for his sharp negotiating skills and profound understanding of global affairs.
The Quad brings together Australia, India, Japan and the United States to address shared strategic and economic challenges, including dependence on China. Photo: Shutterstock
China-India relations

Will US-India tensions hurt Quad’s critical mineral ambitions?

Washington-New Delhi strains test bloc’s cohesion, but concerns over Beijing may keep critical minerals plans on track.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Trump shows no regret over deaths of 3 Indian sailors in Iran war strike by US

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India

Indians grieve and demand action after US strike kills sailors

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India

As India rises in critical minerals race, can it dent China’s dominance?

While India could become a valuable part of an alternative supply chain, analysts say it is unlikely to replace China any time soon.

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A pile of minerals extracted in a rare-earth mine. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China relations

Quad foreign ministers fight for relevance as leaders’ summit remains elusive

Critical minerals and Indo-Pacific security took centre stage amid doubts over US commitment and a delayed leaders’ summit.

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India

As Marco Rubio visits New Delhi, what could it mean for US-India ties?

The US secretary of state’s trip aims to mend bilateral relationship, focusing on trade, defence and Quad unity.

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US, Israel war on Iran

‘Might over right’ imperils international justice, Wang Yi tells UN’s Baerbock

UN General Assembly president meets Chinese foreign minister in Beijing amid Iran war tensions and global energy crisis.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets Annalena Baerbock, president of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua
India

Pakistan steps in as Iran mediator while India watches from the wings

India’s ‘surprising’ silence on Iranian attacks amid uneasy ties with Tehran could affect its strategic relevance in the Gulf, analysts warn.

US, Israel war on Iran

Sri Lanka hospital discharges 22 Iranian sailors rescued after warship sinking

The sailors were treated at Karapitiya Hospital in Galle after the IRIS Dena was torpedoed just outside Sri Lanka’s territorial waters.

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump calls Iran ‘loser’ after president apologises for strikes on neighbours

Although Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would halt attacks on regional nations, intense fire has still been targeting Gulf states.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. File photo: dpa
India

India, EU ramp up push for ‘historic’ free-trade deal amid US tariff tensions

A trade pact with the EU would offer an ‘alternative market’ for Indian goods amid a fraught global environment, analysts say.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting in New Delhi, India, in February 2025. Photo: Reuters
China-India relations

Trump, Modi have ‘warm’ phone call – but 2025 unlikely to end with a trade deal

Even after calls for India to contribute more in the Indo-Pacific to counter China and deepen defence ties, Trump refuses to budge on trade concessions.

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China-India relations

Opinion | Can China and India turn tactical calm into strategic moderation?

Whether India and China decide to institutionalise caution instead of just practising it will determine the fate of this thaw in relations.

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India

Opinion | How India and the US can find their way back to better relations

This year has revealed the need for personality-driven diplomacy to be anchored by steadier institutional ballast.

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Earthquakes

International condolences pour in after deadly Afghanistan earthquake

A powerful 6.3 earthquake hit northern Afghanistan on Monday, killing at least 20 and injuring hundreds.

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People stand on the debris of damaged buildings, in the aftermath of an earthquake in Samangan province, Afghanistan on Monday. Photo: Reuters
India

Why India’s Modi skipped Asean summit in Malaysia

Crucial state elections in Bihar and avoiding an ‘awkward situation’ with Trump among likely factors for Modi’s decision, analysts say.

India

US-Pakistan ties ‘not at the expense of India’: Rubio

The US’ pivot towards Pakistan under Donald Trump has irked India, which has been hit with 50 per cent tariffs.

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United States

Trump and Modi’s tariff tango: Russian oil, soybeans and a delayed deal

India and the US near a breakthrough on slashing Trump-era duties, but elections and egos could impede the long-awaited trade pact.

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US President Donald Trump (right) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands as they attend a joint press conference at the White House on February 13, 2025. Photo: Reuters
India

India uses UN spotlight to call out developed nations on trade

In an apparent jab at China, Jaishankar also calls for ‘de-risking’ of supply chains in critical minerals.

US-China trade war

Exclusive | India-US trade talks on UN sidelines fail to break impasse

US officials say India’s tariff rates will only be lowered if it curbs its crude oil imports from Russia.

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US-China relations

US reaffirms India as China counterweight despite trade rifts, Pakistan concerns

State Department official stresses New Delhi’s role in the Indo-Pacific, even as tariffs and Russian oil disputes strain ties.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (right) meets with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Monday. Photo: AFP
China-India relations

India and China vie for Global South leadership at UN gatherings

Parallel diplomacy highlights rivalry as Beijing pledges WTO reforms and New Delhi touts democratic alternatives.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang (right) arrives in New York on Monday to attend the UN General Assembly. Photo: Xinhua
Diplomacy

Editorial | Brics is looking for resilience, not an open clash with the US

It would be a mistake to discount Brics summits, where the aim is long-term strength amid global instability and geopolitical tensions.

US-China trade war

Brics virtual rally falters as members appear leery of exacerbating US trade war

Group criticises US policies but steers clear of direct attacks on US President Donald Trump, who’s called for an end to the bloc.

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Brics

China’s Xi makes rallying call against hegemonism, protectionism in Brics speech

Brics nations must ‘jointly defend multilateralism’, uphold the Brics spirit of openness, Chinese leader says in virtual address.

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President Xi Jinping has called on Brics nations to “maintain a multilateral trading system centred on the World Trade Organization and resist all forms of protectionism”. Photo: Xinhua
Earthquakes

Taliban asks world for help in wake of deadly Afghanistan earthquake

China among nations ready to provide disaster relief as the Taliban-ruled country struggles with a sharp drop in foreign aid.

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A Taliban military helicopter transports injured victims after an earthquake in Kunar, Afghanistan on Monday/ Photo: EPA
Diplomacy

Opinion | China offers South Asia a choice between swords and ploughshares

Wang Yi’s recent visits to India, Afghanistan and Pakistan signalled a specific message for each country, and the wider region.

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India

Trump aide calls India’s Russian oil purchases ‘laundromat for the Kremlin’

The White House trade adviser says New Delhi ‘doesn’t appear to want to recognise its role in the bloodshed’.

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