Trump Apprises Putin On ‘Good Meeting’ With EU Leaders, Zelenskyy

U.S. President Donald Trump announced, on August 19, 2025, a significant diplomatic development following high-level talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and key European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, President of the

August 19, 2025
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Trump Snubs Reports of ‘Major Defeat’ After Talks With Putin

The highly anticipated Alaska Summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin was held on August 15, 2025, at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage.This summit represented the first instance since Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 that he was invited to a Western country, marking a historic moment in post-Cold War diplomacy.The choice of Alaska

August 18, 2025
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INS Tamal Concludes Port Call At Naples, Deepens India-Italy Strategic Ties

The Indian Navy’s cutting-edge stealth frigate, INS Tamal, successfully concluded a three-day port call at Naples, Italy, from August 13 to 16, 2025, marking an important step in consolidating the growing India-Italy Strategic Partnership.This visit, part of the ship’s return voyage to India, was rich in both naval and diplomatic engagements, underscoring New Delhi’s commitment to strengthening

August 18, 2025
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Strategic Advantage In India’s Crude Imports Amid US & EU Sanctions

by Rajamanickam AIndia has successfully positioned itself to capitalize on geopolitical tensions and sanctions regimes, creating a strategic advantage in its crude oil import strategy that delivers substantial economic benefits while maintaining energy security. The country’s approach demonstrates sophisticated navigation of international sanctions frameworks while maximizing economic gains from

August 17, 2025
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India and EU Strengthen Defence Ties Amid Growing Global Challenges

The Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) recently organised a high-level closed-door discussion titled "India-EU Defence Cooperation: Partnering Europe’s Security Push" on July 28, 2025, to explore the evolving strategic defence partnership between India and the European Union (EU) amid growing global challenges.This session brought together senior European diplomats, Indian defence industry leaders

August 1, 2025
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India ‘Fabulous Partner,’ World Leader In Technology, Says German Envoy Philipp Ackermann

German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann, has praised India as a "fabulous partner" and a world leader in technology, highlighting the growing importance of India in the global tech landscape.He emphasized the strong alignment and congruence between Indian and German interests, particularly in key areas like semiconductor production.Ackermann noted that both countries aim to increase their

August 1, 2025
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