International Relations
Bilateral ties, multilateral forums, treaties and India's foreign policy
India now faces lower tariff rate of 10% with Trump’s proclamation on new levies after U.S. Supreme Court verdict
The US Supreme Court struck down Trump's IEEPA-based tariffs on February 20, 2026 (*Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump*, 6-3 ruling), invalidating the 18% tar...
PM Modi stressed a ‘progressive and inclusive’ Bangladesh in letter to new PM: MEA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a letter to Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, reiterating India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful, progr...
RSP rides reform wave, old guard digs in ahead of Nepal’s elections
Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), a reform-oriented upstart formed in 2022, rode a wave of popular discontent with traditional political parties ahead ...
Emmanuel Macron | Champion of European autonomy
French President Emmanuel Macron has intensified his push for European strategic autonomy, advocating for reducing Europe's reliance on the US for military p...
U.S. makes plans to reopen embassy in Syria after 14 years
The United States announced plans for a phased approach to potentially resume embassy operations in Damascus, Syria, after a 14-year closure dating to 2012 w...
Democrats demand refunds after U.S. Supreme Court tosses Trump tariffs
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on February 20, 2026 in *Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump* that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does ...
US hikes tariff as India reviews twists in tale
President Trump raised the new global tariff from 10% to 15% on February 21, 2026 — one day after the US Supreme Court struck down his IEEPA-based tariffs Th...
India must reassess US trade deal as Trump tariffs lose bite after Supreme Court ruling
The US Supreme Court on February 20, 2026, struck down President Trump's sweeping tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEP...
Initial interpretation of SC order on Trump’s tariffs nullifies reciprocal 25% levy imposed on India: Government sources
On February 20, 2026, the US Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling striking down President Trump's sweeping IEEPA-based tariffs as unlawful, holding that Congres...
What are the key takeaways from AI summit? | Explained
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from February 16–21, 2026, organised under the IndiaAI Mission by the Ministry of Ele...
US Supreme Court order to give immediate relief to Indian exporters: Grant Thornton Bharat
The United States Supreme Court ruled on 20 February 2026 (6-3 decision) that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 does not author...
Hungary says it will block key E.U. loan to Ukraine until Russian oil shipments resume
Hungary announced it would block the release of a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine until Russian oil shipments through the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary resume H...
World leaders scope out US’ next steps after Trump tariff Loss
The US Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping IEEPA-based tariffs on February 20, 2026, in a 6-3 ruling (*Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump*) —...
India and Brazil sign MoU to strengthen and secure steel supply chain
India and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 21 February 2026 to enhance cooperation in mining and minerals critical to the steel sector. T...
Why has NGT cleared the Nicobar project? | Explained
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) ruled on February 16, 2026, that there are "no good grounds to interfere" with the environmental clearance granted for the ...
India & Brazil sign rare earths pact, will ‘wait and watch’ US SC tariff order fallout
India and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on critical minerals and rare earths during PM Modi's meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Ináci...
Five European nations pledge millions to produce low-cost air defence systems & drones using Ukrainian expertise
Five European nations — France, Poland, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy — announced a joint initiative to develop low-cost air defence systems and aut...
PM Narendra Modi-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hold delegation-level talks in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in New Delhi on February 21, 2026 The two leaders...
Why the Strait of Hormuz remains central to global energy security
Iran announced military exercises dubbed "Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz," including live-fire drills in the waterway, citing preparation for "potenti...
The global economic consequences of the SCOTUS ruling invalidating Trump tariffs
On February 20, 2026, the US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in *Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump* that President Trump's sweeping tariffs imposed under the Interna...