Sergei Lavrov meets Marco Rubio, expresses Russia's readiness to resolve Ukraine conflict

IANS | July 23, 2026 1:17 PM

Manila, July 23 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ministerial meetings in Manila on Thursday and expressed Moscow's readiness to resolve the conflict in Ukraine and its commitment to the agreement reached in Anchorage, local media reported.

EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with Foreign Ministers of PNG, Brunei

IANS | July 23, 2026 12:53 PM

Manila, July 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Papua New Guinea and Brunei on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Manila, with discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding engagement in key sectors.

Attack on merchant ships unacceptable, international waters must be safe: EAM Jaishankar at ASEAN forum

IANS | July 23, 2026 10:55 AM

Manila, July 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday described attacks on merchant shipping and civilian infrastructure as "unacceptable", stressing that commerce through international waterways must remain safe and free from disruptions.

India's LA mission eyes deeper strategic ties with US (IANS Exclusive)

Lalit K. Jha | July 23, 2026 10:43 AM

Los Angeles, July 23 (IANS) India's newest diplomatic mission in the United States is positioning itself as a gateway for expanding trade, technology, investment and people-to-people ties across the American Pacific Southwest, with Indian Consul General in Los Angeles Dr K.J. Srinivasa saying the region offers "tremendous opportunities and potential" for the growing India-US partnership.

India calls out resource exploitation in Balochistan amid growing provincial uprising

IANS | July 23, 2026 9:23 AM

United Nations, July 23 (IANS) India has drawn attention to the exploitation of Balochistan for its rich natural resources that has led to an uprising by the province’s people against Islamabad.

EAM Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan, B'deshi counterparts, EU's Kaja Kallas in Manila

IANS | July 23, 2026 9:20 AM

Manila, July 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with foreign leaders on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Manila on Thursday, engaging with counterparts from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, as well as the European Union's top diplomat.

Rule of law under great challenge in South China Sea: Philippines envoy

IANS | July 22, 2026 8:50 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Philippines Ambassador to India, Josel F Ignacio, said on Wednesday that the rule of law is under "great challenge" in the South China Sea. In an interview with IANS, Ignacio said that the Philippines continues to face challenges illegally in the waters where they have legitimate maritime entitlements. He also expressed the Philippines readiness to resolve the dispute based on the rule of law.

Philippines envoy hails PM Modi's leadership, highlights growing bilateral ties

IANS | July 22, 2026 8:40 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Ambassador of the Philippines to India, Josel F Ignacio on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, saying that India is far different from what it was several decades ago and now heading to becoming a 'Viksit Bharat'.

India, UAE agree to deepen cooperation in consular matters

IANS | July 22, 2026 6:29 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) India and UAE held the 7th Joint Committee on Consular Affairs meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, where both sides agreed to deepen cooperation in all consular matters, including mobility, extradition and mutual legal assistance.

Our relationship with India vitally important: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

IANS | July 22, 2026 5:36 PM

Manila, July 22 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday stressed the importance of Washington's ties with India, terming them as "vitally important".

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Sergei Lavrov meets Marco Rubio, expresses Russia's readiness to resolve Ukraine conflict

EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with Foreign Ministers of PNG, Brunei

Attack on merchant ships unacceptable, international waters must be safe: EAM Jaishankar at ASEAN forum

India's LA mission eyes deeper strategic ties with US (IANS Exclusive)

India calls out resource exploitation in Balochistan amid growing provincial uprising

EAM Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan, B'deshi counterparts, EU's Kaja Kallas in Manila

Rule of law under great challenge in South China Sea: Philippines envoy

Philippines envoy hails PM Modi's leadership, highlights growing bilateral ties

India, UAE agree to deepen cooperation in consular matters

Our relationship with India vitally important: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

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