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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.
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi enjoyed a friendly phone call on Thursday, but a trade deal between the two countries is still some way off. Photo: AP
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?

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India

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

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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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China-India relations

Beijing ‘stands firm’ with New Delhi against ‘bully’ US, Chinese envoy says

Beijing ‘will firmly stand with India, uphold multilateral trading system’; Trump adviser calls out New Delhi for ‘cosying up’ to Xi Jinping.

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Activists of the Left party and National Congress Trade Union protest against US President Trump and his tax policies for India, and for Palestine, outside the US embassy in Kolkata, India, on August 13. Photo: EPA
Diplomacy

China-India thaw leaves US on sidelines

Wang Yi’s South Asia tour highlighted improvements in China-India relations amid the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s global trade war.

Diplomacy

Editorial | China-India ties are warming rapidly in the heat of US trade war

Wang Yi’s visit to New Delhi an important step towards restoring friendship and collaboration at a critical time.

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China-India relations

Trump’s tariff blitz sparks unexpected India-China reset

Mutual distrust remains deep but progress reflects pragmatic efforts on both sides to gain leverage in shifting global order, experts say.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin later this month. Photo: Xinhua
India

China confirms Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit at end of month

Modi will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says on second day of visit to New Delhi.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (left) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
India

Why India is easing rupee trade rules amid US tariff tensions

Move reflects India’s desire to insulate itself from foreign currency fluctuations and could reduce country’s reliance on US dollar, analysts say.

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China-India relations

China-India ties: on Delhi trip, Wang Yi appeals for partnership and opportunity

As both countries face tough diplomatic conditions with the US, India’s Subrahmanyam Jaishankar says ‘differences must not become disputes’.

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China-India relations

Opinion | China and India may be on same page but can they start a new chapter?

From strengthening trade to forging a multipolar global order, Beijing and New Delhi must capitalise on shared interests to overcome obstacles to detente.

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India

Trump’s 50% tariff sows ‘total mistrust’ between US and India

Analysts say the US president’s move has little to do with economics and has injected unwanted ‘volatility’ into a once-stable relationship.

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Employees work at a buttermilk packaging plant in Gandhinagar, India, on August 7. US President Donald Trump has abruptly doubled tariffs on Indian goods. Photo: AP
India

Opinion | Why economic ties are the missing ingredient for China-India detente

Removing barriers to Chinese capital could help New Delhi improve ties with Beijing, as well as advance its climate and foreign policy goals.

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China-India relations

China and India to restart direct flights after more than five years

Resumption comes as India’s foreign minister makes first trip to Beijing since 2020, meets counterpart Wang Yi and Vice-President Han Zheng.

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