UPSC Current Affairs for Political Science and International Relations

Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) is a dynamic optional with questions being asked from issues related to Current Affairs. Both Indian Government and Politics (IGP) and International Relations (IR) require updation based on Current Affairs.

This page provides one-point stop for all the current affairs related news for PSIR for both Indian Politics and International Relations. The specially curated articles will save the time of students and ensure that they read only the relevant news items.

This will  also benefit them in GS Paper II, ensuring that they avoid non-relevant information and stick to the relevant news articles only.

November 2025

04 November

Emergence of G2 and India’s Options https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/trump-has-announced-g2-with-china-what-should-india-do-10344398/?ref=opinion_hp

US-China competition in Southeast Asia and India’s challenges https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/amid-rising-us-china-competition-in-southeast-asia-indias-act-east-policy-faces-new-dynamics-10345670/

US sanctions on Russian oil are not about Ukraine, but its own shale industry https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/us-sanctions-on-russian-oil-are-not-about-ukraine-but-its-own-shale-industry-10346551/?utm_source=Taboola_Recirculation&utm_medium=RC&utm_campaign=IE&tbref=hp

EU welcomes suspension of China’s rare earth controls https://indianexpress.com/article/world/european-union-welcomes-suspension-of-chinas-rare-earth-controls-10346087/

G2 truce as New Delhi’s advantage https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/influencing-g2-truce-to-delhi-s-advantage-101762269511857.html

Engage the Taliban, don’t recognise them https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/engage-the-taliban-dont-recognise-them/article70232284.ece

United Nations must create a new institution that can sustain peace beyond war: Nirupama Rao https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-case-for-a-board-of-peace-and-sustainable-security/article70225935.ece

India, Bahrain hold talks on boosting defence, trade ties https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/in-meeting-with-bahrains-foreign-minister-jaishankar-reiterates-support-for-trump-peace-plan-for-gaza/article70237472.ece

China deepening ties with Latin America https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/china-hosts-latin-american-leaders-in-move-to-deepen-ties-amid-us-tariff-war/article69568030.ece

Iran seeks peace but won’t give up missiles or nuclear rights https://indianexpress.com/article/world/iran-seeks-peace-but-wont-give-up-missiles-or-nuclear-rights-says-president-pezeshkian-10351982/

Trump hosts Central Asian leaders at White House https://indianexpress.com/article/world/trump-central-asia-summit-critical-minerals-white-house-10350860/

COP 30 must address the most vulnerable https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/cop-30-must-address-the-most-vulnerable-10352498/

SC ruling for protecting individual liberty and dignity https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/sc-ruling-making-written-grounds-of-arrest-mandatory-draws-a-much-needed-red-line-10352497/

How Trump’s ‘G-2’ framing for US-China relations could impact allies https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/how-trumps-g-2-framing-for-us-china-relations-could-impact-allies-10352541/

US to boycott G-20 Summit in South Africa this year https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-to-boycott-g-20-summit-in-south-africa-this-year-heres-why-101762556015642.html

India & Africa: Working on building a common future https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/india-africa-working-on-building-a-common-future-101762528930676.html

India joins Brazil-led forest fund as observer https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/india-joins-brazil-led-forest-fund-as-observer-calls-for-stronger-ambition-10-years-after-paris-pact/article70255373.ece

India withdraws from Ayni airbase https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/india-ayni-airbase-10353656/

K4 factor in India-Bhutan ties https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/k4-old-friend-of-india-bhutans-guiding-hand-10360253/

Need to move from a caste census with a capital C to one with a small c: Yogendra Yadav https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/yogendra-yadav-writes-we-need-to-move-from-a-caste-census-with-a-capital-c-to-one-with-a-small-c-10357935/

The discord between Supreme Court and the Centre over tribunals https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/discord-supreme-court-centre-tribunals-impact-10359012/

France to help Palestinians draft constitution for future state https://indianexpress.com/article/world/france-to-help-palestinians-draft-constitution-for-future-state-macron-says-10360194/

War looms in Venezuela as Trump tests an “Americas First” doctrine https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/war-looms-in-venezuela-as-trump-tests-an-americas-first-doctrine-101762854323639.html

Locking in the gains of Operation Sindoor https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/locking-in-the-gains-of-operation-sindoor-101762873469650.html

Celebrating a sage king, a celebration of India-Bhutan ties https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/celebrating-a-sage-king-a-celebration-of-india-bhutan-ties/article70263742.ece

The infirmities in the SIR of electoral rolls https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-infirmities-in-the-sir-of-electoral-rolls/article70267813.ece

Fishing troubles: On India, Sri Lanka, the Palk Bay fishing issue https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/fishing-troubles-on-india-sri-lanka-the-palk-bay-fishing-issue/article70268051.ece

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina interview https://indianexpress.com/article/india/bangladesh-cant-and-wont-remain-in-this-state-will-rise-again-ousted-pm-sheikh-hasina-10361988/

Real message of Trump-Xi G2: India must focus on atmanirbharta: Shashi Tharoor https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/shashi-tharoor-real-message-trump-xi-g2-india-focus-atmanirbharta-10362174/

Why Donald Trump targeted Nigeria https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/donald-trump-nigeria-what-lies-beneath-10361381/

Xi’s military purges show unease about China’s nuclear forces https://indianexpress.com/article/world/xis-military-purges-show-unease-about-chinas-nuclear-forces-10361778/

France says US military operations in Caribbean violate international law https://indianexpress.com/article/world/uk-suspends-intel-sharing-with-us-boat-strike-concern-france-says-us-military-operations-in-caribbean-violate-law-10360354/

COP30: Differences on 4 agenda items not North-South divide, says EU negotiator https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/cop30-differences-on-4-agenda-items-not-north-south-divide-says-eu-negotiator-101762972517817.html

Jaishankar calls for global cooperation on maritime security at G7 meet https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/jaishankar-calls-for-global-cooperation-on-maritime-security-at-g7-meet-101762973075731.html

How grassroots movements and campaigns are shaping India https://www.thehindu.com/books/how-grassroots-movements-and-campaigns-are-shaping-india/article70271078.ece

Inter-State rivalry that is fuelling India’s growth https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/inter-state-rivalry-that-is-fuelling-indias-growth/article70271808.ece

 

Sheikh Hasina needs to take responsibility. But Mohammad Yunus regime raises concerns https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/sheikh-hasina-responsibility-mohammad-yunus-regime-raises-concerns-10364325/

Japan trying to revive wartime militarism with its Taiwan comments, China’s top paper says https://indianexpress.com/article/world/japan-trying-to-revive-wartime-militarism-taiwan-comments-china-10365109/

NSA Doval invites Bangladesh counterpart to Colombo Security Conclave in Delhi https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/nsa-doval-invites-bangladesh-counterpart-to-colombo-security-conclave-in-delhi/article70280832.ece

Donald Trump shakes up the global nuclear order https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/donald-trump-shakes-up-the-global-nuclear-order/article70276257.ece

Fishing troubles: On India, Sri Lanka, the Palk Bay fishing issue https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/fishing-troubles-on-india-sri-lanka-the-palk-bay-fishing-issue/article70268051.ece

Burden of proof: On India and election integrity https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/burden-of-proof-on-india-and-election-integrity/article70251994.ece

Thai King makes landmark visit to China, Xi vows closer ties https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/thai-king-makes-landmark-visit-to-china-xi-vows-closer-ties/article70279238.ece

U.S. proposal at UN for Gaza stabilization force faces concerns from Russia, China, Arabs https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-proposal-at-un-for-gaza-stabilization-force-faces-concerns-from-russia-china-arabs/article70278207.ece

As Trump ends US govt shutdown, understanding its causes and why India never faces such a deadlock https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-economics/us-govt-shutdown-the-state-of-its-budget-10364518/

Delhi blast should alert us to the threat of tech-savvy terror https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/delhi-blast-should-alert-us-to-the-threat-of-tech-savvy-terror-10366423/

Bihar’s voters have chosen good governance over caste politics https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/ram-madhav-writes-bihars-voters-have-chosen-good-governance-over-caste-politics-10366393/

US proposes dividing Gaza into red and green zones secured by international and Israeli troopshttps://indianexpress.com/article/world/us-proposes-dividing-gaza-into-red-and-green-zones-secured-by-international-and-israeli-troops-10366591/

US, Switzerland say deal reached on trade and tariffs https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/us-switzerland-say-deal-reached-on-trade-and-tariffs-101763146145841.html

India and Indo-Pacific region key to Canada’s trade resilience https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/india-and-indo-pacific-region-key-to-canada-s-trade-resilience-sidhu-101763196159314.html

Bihar election verdict offers lessons for political princelings https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/bihar-election-verdict-offers-lessons-for-political-princelings-101763140822166.html

Never-ending wait for Bihar’s transformation https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/neverending-wait-for-bihar-s-transformation-101763140822617.html

India is keen to preserve its relations with the U.S. but not at any cost: Tirumurti https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/interview/india-is-keen-to-preserve-its-relations-with-the-us-but-not-at-any-cost-tirumurti/article70052889.ece

Latest ‘Gen Z protests’: What was the trigger in Mexico? https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/latest-gen-z-protests-mexico-reasons-10369313/

Amid row with Japan, why Chinese Coast Guard sailed near contentious Senkaku Islands https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/china-row-japan-taiwan-senkaku-islands-10369204/

Missing women in the assemblies, Parliament https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/missing-women-in-the-assemblies-parliament-101763224127275.html

Bihar elections: Looking beyond the Mandal versus Kamandal paradigm https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/bihar-elections-looking-beyond-the-mandal-versus-kamandal-paradigm-101763224121978.html

Netanyahu reaffirms opposition to Palestinian state amid far-right pressure https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/netanyahu-reaffirms-opposition-to-palestinian-state-amid-far-right-pressure-101763300559366.html

US cuts tariffs on over 250 food products: How it impacts Indian exports? https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-cuts-tariffs-on-over-250-food-products-how-it-impacts-indian-exports-101763296850867.html

Rich, developing nations’ views on accelerating Paris Agreement to be published today https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/tough-week-ahead-of-negotiators-at-cop30-as-key-climate-issues-remain-unresolved-101763265236303.html

Mexico’s Gen Z protest corruption, inequality; clashes with police injures 120 https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/mexicos-gen-z-protest-corruption-inequality-clashes-with-police-injures-120-101763261282851.html

Iran’s Foreign Minister says the nation is no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/irans-foreign-minister-says-the-nation-is-no-longer-enriching-uranium-at-any-site-in-the-country/article70286885.ece

China holds ‘bomber patrol’ over South China Sea to counter Philippines, U.S., Japan maritime drills https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/china-holds-bomber-patrol-over-south-china-sea-to-counter-philippines-us-japan-maritime-drills/article70287149.ece

Why was Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s ousted PM, sentenced to death? What Dhaka court said https://indianexpress.com/article/world/why-was-sheikh-hasina-bangladeshs-ousted-pm-sentenced-to-death-what-dhaka-court-said-10370379/

Bangladesh asks India to hand over Sheikh Hasina; New Delhi vows ‘constructive engagement’ https://indianexpress.com/article/world/bangladesh-sheikh-hasina-verdict-live-updates-10369938/

Trump says US ‘may have discussions’ with Venezuela’s Maduro amid military buildup in Caribbean https://indianexpress.com/article/world/trump-may-have-discussion-venezuela-maduro-military-buildup-caribbean-10369863/

Deeper trade ties will help internationalise the rupee https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/deeper-trade-ties-will-help-internationalise-the-rupee-10369604/

China’s dominance rests on fragile foundations  https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/chinas-dominance-rests-on-fragile-foundations-10369605/

Is Pakistan bringing nuclear blackmail back to the table? https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/pakistan-asim-munir-pervez-musharraf-nuclear-weapon-10370234/

Mamdani moment and the ideological churn in the US https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/mamdani-moment-and-the-ideological-churn-in-the-us-101763393722021.html

India-Bhutan: Reiterating old ties in a new context https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/indiabhutan-reiterating-old-ties-in-a-new-context-101763310130566.html

Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death in Bangladesh: Can she appeal against the order? https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/sheikh-hasina-sentenced-to-death-in-bangladesh-can-she-appeal-against-the-order-101763379628892.html

Rigged tribunal’: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on death sentence https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/rigged-tribunal-former-bangladesh-pm-sheikh-hasina-on-death-sentence-101763372660737.html

Hand over Sheikh Hasina, says Dhaka after court verdict; India is non-committal https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/bangladesh-tribunal-hands-death-sentence-to-former-pm-sheikh-hasina-101763371880616.html

New Nuclear Arms Race Pits U.S. Against Both Russia and China https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/new-nuclear-arms-race-pits-u-s-against-both-russia-and-china-101763343783634.html

Israeli leader insists there can be no Palestinian state ahead of UN vote https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/israeli-leader-insists-there-can-be-no-palestinian-state-ahead-of-un-vote-101763329268883.html

US aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean in major buildup near Venezuela https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-aircraft-carrier-arrives-in-the-caribbean-in-major-buildup-near-venezuela-101763322182519.html

Trump’s ’Spear of the South’ sparks regional alarm as Venezuela braces for U.S. moves https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/trumps-spear-of-the-south-sparks-regional-alarm-as-venezuela-braces-for-us-moves/article70290791.ece

Any country doing business with Russia will be ‘very severely’ sanctioned: Trump https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/any-country-doing-business-with-russia-will-be-very-severely-sanctioned-trump/article70289447.ece

We’ll engage with all stakeholders’ in Bangladesh, says India after Sheikh Hasina verdict https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-will-constructively-engage-with-all-stakeholders-says-mea-after-sheikh-hasina-receives-death-sentence-from-ict/article70291562.ece 

India, Russia looking at finalising new pacts, initiatives during Putin’s visit to New Delhi https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-russia-looking-at-finalising-new-pacts-initiatives-during-putins-visit-to-new-delhi/article70292033.ece

U.S. trade deal: First tranche dealing with reciprocal tariffs to be closed soon, says govt official https://www.thehindu.com/business/us-trade-deal-first-tranche-dealing-with-reciprocal-tariffs-to-be-closed-soon-says-govt-official/article70291034.ece

Too little, much later: on the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/too-little-much-later-on-the-digital-personal-data-protection-rules-2025/article70287191.ece

With former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s ICT conviction, a diplomatic test lies ahead of India https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/sheikh-hasina-bangladesh-ict-muhammad-yunus-bangladesh-india-10372095/

C Raja Mohan writes: US-Saudi Arabia need each other, but hitting reset won’t be easy https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/c-raja-mohan-writes-us-saudi-arabia-need-each-other-10372541/

Pakistan is getting submarines from China. India must act to maintain its naval superiority https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/pakistan-india-submarines-china-naval-superiority-10372493/

Bail hearings must be expedited. Delays and careless advocacy threaten fairness of a trial https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/bail-hearings-democracy-supreme-court-allahabad-high-court-10371997/

The Paris Agreement@10: Has it made a difference? https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/paris-agreement-10-years-cop30-climate-change-10371849/

It’s time to fix climate finance. India has shown the way https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/its-time-to-fix-climate-finance-india-has-shown-the-way-10371426/

Why Madvi Hidma’s killing is a big blow to Maoists: ruthless tactician, figure of inspiration for cadres https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/madvi-hidma-child-recruit-ruthless-maoist-commander-10372047/

Ahead of crucial House vote, why Trump reversed his stance on release of Epstein Files https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/house-vote-trump-reversed-release-epstein-files-10371785/

Trump welcomes Saudi crown prince with military honour as both sides eye defence to nuclear deals https://indianexpress.com/article/world/saudi-crown-prince-arrives-for-pomp-filled-deal-making-visit-with-donald-trump-10373023/

UN says verdict against Sheikh Hasina ‘important’ step for victims, regrets death penalty https://indianexpress.com/article/world/un-says-verdict-against-hasina-important-step-victims-regrets-death-penalty-10371949/

Japan warns citizens in China about safety as diplomatic crisis deepens https://indianexpress.com/article/world/japan-warns-citizens-in-china-about-safety-as-diplomatic-crisis-deepens-10371810/

India to unveil 2035 climate roadmap, first BTR by December: Environment Minister at COP30 https://indianexpress.com/article/world/climate-change/india-unveil-2035-climate-roadmap-first-btr-december-environment-minister-cop30-10371837/

Trump hints at talks with Maduro, declines to rule out troops deployment in Venezuela https://indianexpress.com/article/world/trump-hints-at-talks-with-maduro-rule-out-troops-deployment-in-venezuela-10371661/

Europe and the Indo-Pacific: Partners for a resilient future https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/europe-and-the-indo-pacific-partners-for-a-resilient-future-101763479241578.html

In new Bhutan, tradition & progress march in step https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/in-new-bhutan-tradition-progress-march-in-step-101763479062063.html

COP30: Brazil releases draft text to speed up negotiations https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/cop30-brazil-releases-draft-text-to-speed-up-negotiations-101763490048532.html

‘Bangladesh’s internal matter’: China reacts to Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/bangladeshs-internal-matter-china-reacts-to-sheikh-hasina-death-sentence-crimes-against-humanity-case-101763456229681.html

UN says verdict against Hasina ‘important’ step for victims but regrets death penalty https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/un-says-verdict-against-hasina-important-step-for-victims-but-regrets-death-penalty-101763454805122.html

North Korea says Seoul-US submarine deal to trigger ‘nuclear domino’ effect https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/north-korea-says-seoul-us-submarine-deal-to-trigger-nuclear-domino-effect-101763434070311.html

Canada identifies India as a key partner in its strategy to diversify trade https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/canada-identifies-india-as-a-key-partner-in-its-strategy-to-diversify-trade-101763444798541.html

Why China Is Picking a Fight With Japan https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/why-china-is-picking-a-fight-with-japan-101763440743904.html

Sheikh Hasina death sentence: The verdict, India’s response, and what’s next https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/sheikh-hasina-death-sentence-the-verdict-indias-response-and-whats-next-101763431201751.html

UN Security Council adopts US resolution on Trump’s Gaza plan https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/un-security-council-adopts-us-resolution-on-trumps-gaza-plan-101763430427358.html

US request not to adopt G20 declaration not dependent on host South Africa https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/us-request-not-to-adopt-g20-declaration-not-dependent-on-host-south-africa-101763405695966.html

On Bangladesh’s extradition request for Hasina, Delhi has several options https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/on-bangladeshs-extradition-request-for-hasina-delhi-has-several-options/article70295344.ece

Indonesian Minister’s Delhi visit to advance BrahMos defence partnership https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indonesian-ministers-delhi-visit-to-advance-brahmos-defence-partnership/article70295146.ece

North Korea says Seoul-U.S. sub deal will trigger ‘nuclear domino’ effect https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/north-korea-says-seoul-us-sub-deal-will-trigger-nuclear-domino-effect/article70296283.ece

China, Japan hold talks to tone down tensions over PM Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/china-japan-hold-talks-to-tone-down-tensions-over-pm-takaichis-remarks-on-taiwan/article70294633.ece

China vows to ‘protect safety of foreigners’ amid Japan row https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/china-vows-to-protect-safety-of-foreigners-amid-japan-row/article70296142.ece

UN Security Council endorses Trump’s Gaza peace plan, authorises stabilisation force; Hamas rejects approval https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/united-nations-security-council-voting-on-gaza-peace-plan-updates/article70293006.ece

India, Russia intensify consultations ahead of Putin’s Delhi visit https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-russia-consultations-intensify-ahead-of-expected-visit-by-president-putin/article70296020.ece

Power grab: On Pakistan’s General Asim Munir https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/power-grab-on-pakistans-general-asim-munir/article70290895.ece

India needs to ‘connect, build and revive’ with Africa  https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/india-needs-to-connect-build-and-revive-with-africa/article70291676.ece

The lower judiciary — litigation, pendency, stagnation https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-lower-judiciary-litigation-pendency-stagnation/article70291610.ece

A Gaza resolution cannot exclude Israel https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/a-gaza-resolution-cannot-exclude-israel-10373254/

Trump shrugs off Khashoggi’s killing. How very presidential of him https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/trump-shrugs-off-jamal-khashoggi-killing-mbs-bin-salman-10374728/

China’s green ambition: Forest expansion, energy efficiency, and carbon goals https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/china-xi-jinping-chinese-communist-party-ccp-10374148/

From Bangladesh to Mexico, one lesson: Gen Z has power. It needs patience https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/nepal-gen-z-protests-bangladesh-seikh-hasina-mexico-gen-z-10373940/

Keep an eye on Japan. Its new prime minister is pushing the country into its most assertive era since World War II https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/japan-new-prime-minister-world-war-ii-trump-modi-sanae-takaichi-10373922/

Trump defends Saudi crown prince over question about Khashoggi’s killing: Everything you need to know https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/trump-saudi-khashoggi-10374310/

Once a Pariah, Saudi Prince resets US relations on his own terms https://indianexpress.com/article/world/once-a-pariah-saudi-prince-resets-us-relations-on-his-own-terms-10373585/

Trump designates Saudi Arabia as major non-NATO ally amid Saudi crown prince visit to Washington https://indianexpress.com/article/world/trump-designates-saudi-arabia-major-non-nato-ally-saudi-crown-prince-visit-10373546/

Trump says he got positive response from Saudi Arabia on Abraham Accordshttps://indianexpress.com/article/world/trump-says-he-got-positive-response-from-saudi-arabia-on-abraham-accords-10373207/

Revised waqf law raises constitutional red flags https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/revised-waqf-law-raises-constitutional-red-flags-101763566261205.html

Trump says he will work on Sudan at Saudi’s request https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/trump-says-he-will-work-on-sudan-at-saudi-s-request-101763578127440.html

Nominee for US deputy ambassador to UN calls for reforms at ‘ineffective’ global body https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/nominee-for-us-deputy-ambassador-to-un-calls-for-reforms-at-ineffective-global-body-101763577942960.html

Trump Sends Pentagon Officials to Ukraine in Effort to Restart Peace Talks https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/trump-sends-pentagon-officials-to-ukraine-in-effort-to-restart-peace-talks-101763529743529.html

U.S. confirms sale worth $700 million of air defence missile system to Taiwan https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-confirms-sale-worth-700-million-of-air-defence-missile-system-to-taiwan/article70299979.ece

Reset with Riyadh: on U.S.-Saudi Arabia ties https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/reset-with-riyadh-on-us-saudi-arabia-ties/article70299291.ece

Taliban’s trade Minister in Delhi amidst Afghanistan-Pakistan clashes to enhance sea connectivity https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/talibans-trade-minister-in-delhi-amidst-afghanistan-pakistan-clashes-to-enhance-sea-connectivity/article70300229.ece

India’s shift away from Russian oil imports predates Trump tariffs https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/indias-shift-away-from-russian-oil-imports-predates-trump-tariffs/article70298792.ece

Presidential Reference: Supreme Court verdict on November 20 on fixing timeline for President, Governors to clear bills https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/presidential-reference-supreme-court-verdict-on-november-20-2025/article70300083.ece

Supreme Court has created grounds for more Centre-state conflict — and undermined itself https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/supreme-court-created-grounds-centre-state-conflict-undermined-itself-10376727/

G20: From India to Brazil to South Africa, a Global South arc that must be sustained https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/g20-narendra-modi-global-south-donald-trump-south-africa-g20-10375742/

Shashi Tharoor writes: Global South is redefining credible climate action. COP30 must acknowledge this https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/shashi-tharoor-writes-global-south-is-redefining-credible-climate-action-cop30-must-acknowledge-this-10375071/

US wants to reverse boycott, join G20 summit, says South African President https://indianexpress.com/article/world/us-wants-to-reverse-boycott-join-g20-summit-says-south-african-president-10377006/

Nepal Gen Z Protests Live Updates: Gen-Z protests erupt in Nepal again, curfew imposed https://indianexpress.com/article/world/nepal-gen-z-protests-today-news-live-updates-curfew-in-nepal-simara-kathmandu-bara-reason-10376255/

Prepare to live without fossil fuels, says Brazilian President Lula  https://indianexpress.com/article/world/climate-change/prepare-live-without-fossil-fuels-brazilian-president-lula-10375694/

Trump claims he threatened India and Pakistan with 350% tariffs to stop conflict; says Modi and Sharif called him https://indianexpress.com/article/world/trump-350-percent-tariffs-modi-call-india-pak-conflict-10375595/

Trump’s global tariffs curtailed trade, data shows https://indianexpress.com/article/world/trumps-global-tariffs-curtailed-trade-data-shows-10374800/

CPC and the PLA: The right moves on China’s civilian-military chess board https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/cpc-and-the-pla-the-right-moves-on-china-s-civilian-military-chess-board-101763652741076.html

A three-body problem confronting Bangladesh https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/a-three-body-problem-confronting-bangladesh-101763652682368.html

US considering sanctions, Pentagon engagement in plan to protect Christians in Nigeria https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/us-considering-sanctions-pentagon-engagement-in-plan-to-protect-christians-in-nigeria-101763664029467.html

US representative will attend G20 summit in South Africa for presidency handover, not participation in talks https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-representative-will-attend-g20-summit-in-south-africa-for-presidency-handover-not-participation-in-talks-101763663280794.html

Ukraine ‘ready’ to work with US on plan to end war | What we know so far https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/ukraine-ready-to-work-with-us-on-plan-to-end-war-with-russia-what-we-know-so-far-101763662818142.html

Russia says it held ‘in-depth’ talks with China on missile defence and nuclear issues https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/russia-says-it-held-in-depth-talks-with-china-on-missile-defence-and-nuclear-issues-101763656011771.html

Fresh Gen-Z protest rocks Nepal after 2 months, curfew imposed https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/fresh-gen-z-protests-rock-nepal-after-2-months-curfew-imposed-bara-simara-101763631451403.html

Trump Administration Pushes New Plan for Ending Ukraine War https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/trump-administration-pushes-new-plan-for-ending-ukraine-war-101763608666068.html

Muhammad bin Salman takes a victory lap in Washington https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/muhammad-bin-salman-takes-a-victory-lap-in-washington-101763607916528.html

New US peace proposal for Ukraine war requires Kyiv to cede land, cut army size: Report https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/new-us-peace-proposal-for-ukraine-war-requires-kyiv-to-cede-land-cut-army-size-report-101763584849782.html

The ‘game-changer’ in the Bihar election 2025 https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-game-changer-in-the-bihar-election-2025/article70303894.ece

India, Israel ink terms of reference to formally launch FTA talks https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/india-israel-ink-terms-of-reference-to-formally-launch-fta-talks/article70304381.ece

Bhupender Yadav holds talks with Ministers from China, Cuba, Germany, Denmark on COP sidelines https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/bhupender-yadav-holds-talks-with-ministers-from-china-cuba-germany-denmark-on-cop-sidelines/article70303618.ece

Iran says no access to bombed nuclear sites without IAEA deal https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/iran-says-no-access-to-bombed-nuclear-sites-without-iaea-deal/article70304387.ece

No bullying, Ramaphosa says as U.S. snubs South Africa’s G20 https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/no-bullying-ramaphosa-says-as-us-snubs-south-africas-g20/article70304682.ece

Doval hosts 7th Colombo Security Conclave NSA meet in New Delhi https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/doval-hosts-7th-colombo-security-conclave-nsa-meet-in-new-delhi/article70304481.ece

Zelenskyy says Ukraine faces ‘difficult choice’ in face of Trump’s peace plan https://indianexpress.com/article/world/zelenskyy-ukraine-faces-difficult-choice-trump-peace-plan-10378925/

G20 Summit in South Africa set to open without US as Trump announces boycott: 8 things to know https://indianexpress.com/article/world/g20-summit-south-africa-trump-boycott-8-things-to-know-10377615/

Zelenskyy likely to meet Trump as 28-point peace proposal draws Kyiv’s criticism https://indianexpress.com/article/world/zelenskyy-trump-28-point-peace-proposal-kyiv-criticism-10377692/

Why SC struck down the Tribunals Reforms Act and what it means https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/why-sc-struck-down-the-tribunals-reforms-act-and-what-it-means-10378263/

How Supreme Court has defined contours of gubernatorial power, over the years https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/how-supreme-court-has-defined-contours-of-gubernatorial-power-over-the-years-10378232/

Governor’s powers: Apex court draws red line for itself, but keeps option to push it https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/governors-powers-apex-court-draws-red-line-for-itself-but-keeps-option-to-push-it-10377197/

GDP: As the US boycotts G20, what lies ahead for the international forum? https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-economics/gdp-us-boycotts-10378293/

SC takes a welcome step back, restores a judicious balance https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/sc-takes-a-welcome-step-back-restores-a-judicious-balance-10377036/

Supreme Court’s opinion on timeline for governors just adds to the confusion https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/supreme-courts-governors-bills-assent-10378673/

CJI Gavai bats for ‘creamy layer’ exclusion in SC reservation. But there’s a better solution https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/cji-gavai-creamy-layer-exclusion-in-sc-reservation-obc-reservation-10378408/

In Bihar and beyond, caste has moved on. The caste ‘experts’ have not https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/bihar-election-caste-sanskritisation-10378357/

Indian Constitution is ableist. We need to confront its foundational gaps https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indian-constituion-ableism-disability-ableist-laws-constituent-assembly-10376093/

Parliament is the people’s voice. On EC, government is gagging it https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/parliament-is-the-peoples-voice-on-ec-government-is-gagging-it-10377148/

By removing timelines for governors and President, Supreme Court safeguards India’s constitutional architecture https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/by-removing-timelines-for-governors-and-president-supreme-court-safeguards-indias-constitutional-architecture-10377077/

Bihar shows old Opposition getting eased out, new Opposition not in sight https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/bihar-shows-old-opposition-getting-eased-out-new-opposition-not-in-sight-10377111/

India-Israel ties: Aligning national ideals to build a common future https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/indiaisrael-ties-aligning-national-ideals-to-build-a-common-future-101763738644577.html

Why Delhi can refuse to extradite Sheikh Hasina https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/why-delhi-can-refuse-to-extradite-sheikh-hasina-101763738641719.html

No NATO for Ukraine, Russia to hold east Donbas: Inside Trump’s peace plan https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/no-nato-for-ukraine-russia-to-hold-east-donbas-inside-trumps-peace-plan-101763685681375.html

HT@Belem: Consensus on key issues eludes negotiators at COP30 https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/cop30-consensus-on-key-issues-eludes-negotiators-101763664147452.html

Zelenskyy says Ukraine faces choice of losing dignity or risking loss of key partner with U.S. plan https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-faces-choice-of-losing-dignity-or-risking-loss-of-key-partner-with-us-plan/article70308653.ece

Iran rejects UN atomic agency’s resolution and threatens more reprisal actions https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/iran-rejects-un-atomic-agencys-resolution-and-threatens-more-reprisal-actions/article70309006.ece

Is federalism in retreat under single-party hegemony? https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/is-federalism-in-retreat-under-single-party-hegemony/article70304465.ece

Trump’s Ukraine plan crosses Kyiv’s red lines https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/trumps-ukraine-plan-crosses-kyivs-red-lines-10379082/

P B Mehta writes on SC ruling on governors: An obligingly ambiguous piece of judgment https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/p-b-mehta-writes-on-sc-ruling-on-governors-an-obligingly-ambiguous-piece-of-judgment-10379075/

3 reasons why Trump’s latest Russia-Ukraine peace deal favours Moscow https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/3-reasons-why-trumps-latest-russia-ukraine-peace-deal-favours-moscow-10380243/

France’s Macron says peace deal proposal needs to be revisited https://indianexpress.com/article/world/frances-macron-says-peace-deal-proposal-needs-to-be-revisited-10380778/

G20 Summit: European leaders say US 28-point peace plan for Ukraine needs more ‘work’ https://indianexpress.com/article/world/g20-summit-european-leaders-say-us-28-point-peace-plan-for-ukraine-needs-more-work-10380571/

G20 summit in South Africa adopts declaration without US input https://indianexpress.com/article/world/g20-summit-in-south-africa-adopts-declaration-without-us-input-10380345/

Putin says Trump’s peace plan could be a ‘basis’ for ending Ukraine war https://indianexpress.com/article/world/vladimir-putin-says-us-peace-plan-can-be-the-basis-for-peace-in-ukraine-10379158/

Women are rewriting the grammar of elections https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/women-are-rewriting-the-grammar-of-elections-101763830175227.html

US and China: Not a G2 reboot, but possibly a G2 overlay https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/us-and-china-not-a-g2-reboot-but-possibly-a-g2-overlay-101763830119936.html

G20 Summit updates: PM Modi announces partnership with Canada, Australia, for innovation, technology https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/g20-summit-south-africa-pm-modi-visit-trump-live-updates-november-22-2025/article70310266.ece

​Blow to States: On the Supreme Court and State Bills https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/blow-to-states-on-the-supreme-court-and-state-bills/article70308688.ece

The new direction for India should be toward Asia https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-new-direction-for-india-should-be-toward-asia/article70308506.ece

Is federalism in retreat under single-party hegemony? https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/is-federalism-in-retreat-under-single-party-hegemony/article70304465.ece

Ukraine, U.S. to start talks in Switzerland on Trump’s plan to end war https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/ukraine-us-to-start-talks-in-switzerland-on-trumps-plan-to-end-war/article70311404.ece

China takes spat with Japan over Taiwan to UN, cites right of ‘self-defence’ against armed intervention https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/china-takes-spat-with-japan-over-taiwan-to-un-cites-right-of-self-defence-against-armed-intervention/article70310603.ece

All States must refrain from threat or use of force to seek territorial acquisition: G-20 declaration https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/all-states-must-refrain-from-threat-or-use-of-force-to-seek-territorial-acquisition-g-20-declaration/article70312321.ece

Bangladesh insists on its sovereignty, and will not pick sides: Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossein https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/bangladesh-sovereignty-on-national-interests-hasina-touhid-hossain/article70310445.ece

India-Brazil-South Africa grouping: At IBSA meet, Modi calls for unified push on terror, UNSC reform https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-brazil-south-africa-grouping-ibsa-meet-modi-terror-unsc-reform-10382123/

3 reasons why Trump’s latest Russia-Ukraine peace deal favours Moscow https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/3-reasons-why-trumps-latest-russia-ukraine-peace-deal-favours-moscow-10380243/

COP 30 moves needle on climate finance, but not on bringing temperatures down https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/cop-30-climate-finance-temperature-donald-trump-paris-pact-10381589/

UK navy intercepts Russian corvette, tanker as Moscow steps up naval activity https://indianexpress.com/article/world/uk-navy-intercepts-russian-corvette-tanker-as-moscow-steps-up-naval-activity-10382161/

Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah militant in Beirut’s southern suburbs https://indianexpress.com/article/world/israeli-military-says-it-struck-hezbollah-militant-in-beiruts-southern-suburbs-10382009/

Ahead of key meet over Ukraine ‘peace plan’, Zelenskyy says ‘we must do everything’ against ‘wicked Russian attacks’ https://indianexpress.com/article/world/ahead-of-key-meet-over-ukraine-peace-plan-zelenskyy-says-we-must-do-everything-against-wicked-russian-attacks-10381805/

US set to launch new phase of Venezuela operations as several international airlines cancel flights in Venezuela over US warning https://indianexpress.com/article/world/us-to-launch-new-phase-of-venezuela-operations-international-airlines-cancel-flights-10381016/

Battle against terrorism is a continuous process https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/battle-against-terrorism-is-a-continuous-process-101763909574613.html

Japan, Taiwan, & Beijing’s designs for a unipolar Asia https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/japan-taiwan-beijing-s-designs-for-a-unipolar-asia-101763909515934.html

G20 Summit: A new era for multilateralism amidst geopolitical tensions https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/g20-summit-a-new-era-for-multilateralism-amidst-geopolitical-tensions-101763899437562.html

‘US can send anyone at right level’: South Africa refuses to hand over G20 presidency to ‘junior’ official https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-can-send-anyone-at-right-level-south-africa-refuses-to-handover-g20-summit-presidency-to-junior-official-101763895207986.html

G20 summit LIVE: PM Modi leaves for India after completing engagements with world leaders https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/g20-summit-south-africa-us-boycott-pm-modi-visit-live-updates-november-23-2025/article70313568.ece

China says Japan sent ‘shocking’ wrong signal on Taiwan https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/china-says-japan-sent-shocking-wrong-signal-on-taiwan/article70313805.ece

G20 summit LIVE: PM Modi leaves for India after completing engagements with world leaders https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/g20-summit-south-africa-us-boycott-pm-modi-visit-live-updates-november-23-2025/article70313568.ece

Bangladesh seeks Sheikh Hasina’s extradition, says Foreign Affairs Adviser https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bangladesh-seeks-sheikh-hasinas-extradition-says-foreign-affairs-adviser/article70315118.ece

Trump’s Ukraine gambit | 28-point peace plan https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/trumps-ukraine-gambit-28-point-peace-plan/article70312222.ece

COP 30 moves needle on climate finance https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/cop-30-moves-needle-on-climate-finance-10382255/

COP30: How India turns global climate goals into local action https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/cop30-how-india-turns-global-climate-goals-into-local-action-10383051/

India’s AI governance blueprint is Global South’s best bet. Here’s why https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indias-ai-governance-blueprint-is-global-souths-best-bet-heres-why-10382948/

Africa, climate, debt sustainability, UNSC reform: 10 key takeaways from the G20 leaders’ declaration https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/africa-climate-debt-sustainability-unsc-reform-10-key-takeaways-from-the-g20-leaders-declaration-10383583/

‘Accepted invite to visit China in April’: Donald Trump says after call with Xi Jinpinghttps://indianexpress.com/article/world/accepted-invite-to-visit-china-in-april-donald-trump-says-after-call-with-xi-jinping-10384101/

Ukraine cuts back parts of US peace plan as Europe urges caution https://indianexpress.com/article/world/ukraine-cuts-back-parts-of-us-peace-plan-as-europe-urges-caution-10384048/

Taiwan’s return to China ‘an important part of post-war international order’ Xi Jinping tells Donald Trump https://indianexpress.com/article/world/taiwans-return-to-china-post-war-international-order-xi-jinping-donald-trump-10384062/

Why Europe and the US are still haggling on trade https://indianexpress.com/article/world/why-europe-and-the-us-are-still-haggling-on-trade-10383773/

Ukraine peace talks enter critical phase amid US and European negotiations: All you need to know https://indianexpress.com/article/world/ukraine-peace-talks-us-europe-negotiations-all-you-need-to-know-10382762/

Belém COP30: A Summit focused on implementation https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/belm-cop30-a-summit-focused-on-implementation-101763999892821.html

Takeaways from the first G20 summit in Africa and a look ahead to the next one at Trump’s golf club https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/takeaways-from-the-first-g20-summit-in-africa-and-a-look-ahead-to-the-next-one-at-trump-s-golf-club-101764009159090.html

What has stoked latest tensions between Japan and China? | Taiwan row explained https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/what-has-stoked-latest-tensions-between-japan-and-china-taiwan-dispute-101763990500319.html

India trade deal could serve as a ‘powerful economic anchor’ between the two countries: Canada https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/india-trade-deal-could-serve-as-a-powerful-economic-anchor-between-the-two-countries-canada-101763962268331.html

South America Is Turning More Right-Wing—and Getting Trumpier https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/south-america-is-turning-more-right-wing-and-getting-trumpier-101763953818085.html

India, Canada agree to start talks on CEPA https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/india-canada-agree-to-start-talks-on-cepa-101763922902644.html

Ukraine: When peace is a hard choice https://www.thehindu.com/newsletter/newsletter-international/the-view-from-india-newsletter-ukraine-when-peace-is-a-hard-choice/article70316876.ece

North, South Korea in ‘very dangerous’ standoff: Yonhap quotes President Lee saying https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/north-south-korea-in-very-dangerous-standoff-yonhap-quotes-president-lee-saying/article70317212.ece

Sudan’s top General rejects U.S. led ceasefire proposal, calling it ’the worst yet’ https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/sudans-top-general-rejects-us-led-ceasefire-proposal-calling-it-the-worst-yet/article70316953.ece

European Union vows to keep supporting Ukraine with cash, weapons as peace talks continue https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/european-union-vows-to-keep-supporting-ukraine-with-cash-and-weapons-as-peace-talks-continue/article70318067.ece

Canada to amend citizenship law; likely to benefit Indian-origin families https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/canada-to-amend-citizenship-law-likely-to-benefit-indian-origin-families/article70317311.ece

‘Minor details to settle’: Ukraine agrees to peace proposal as US meets Russia in UAE https://indianexpress.com/article/world/ukraine-agrees-to-peace-proposal-as-us-meets-russia-in-uae-10385644/?ref=hometop_hp

At G20, ACITI alliance between Australia, Canada and India is the clearest sign that global tech power is going multipolar https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/at-g20-aciti-technology-alliance-between-australia-canada-and-india-10384736/

At COP 30, a divided world finds common ground https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/at-cop-30-a-divided-world-finds-common-ground-10384168/

What Donald Trump told Japan PM Sanae Takaichi after speaking with China’s Xi Jinping https://indianexpress.com/article/world/what-donald-trump-told-japan-pm-sanae-takaichi-after-speaking-with-chinas-xi-jinping-10385532/

‘Indisputable reality’: India slams China’s claims on Arunachal Pradesh after woman detained in Shanghai https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indisputable-reality-india-slams-chinas-claims-on-arunachal-pradesh-after-womans-detention-in-shanghai-101764090769669.html

COP30 showed that the climate fight is still on https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/cop30-showed-that-the-climate-fight-is-still-on-101764085352786.html

Safeguarding the G20 for the Global South https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/safeguarding-the-g20-for-the-global-south-101764085292393.html

Canada close to sealing $2.8 billion deal to supply uranium to India’s nuclear plants: Report https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/canada-close-to-seal-2-8-billion-deal-to-supply-uranium-to-india-s-nuclear-plants-101764049707763.html

Apex chambers welcome launch of economic partnership agreement negotiations between India and Canada https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/apex-chambers-welcome-launch-of-economic-partnership-agreement-negotiations-between-india-and-canada-101764048687843.html

Caste must not be allowed to divide us, whatever the circumstance: CJI Kant https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/caste-must-not-be-allowed-to-divide-us-whatever-the-circumstance-cji-kant/article70322143.ece

The amplitude of gubernatorial discretion https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-amplitude-of-gubernatorial-discretion/article70318632.ece

‘Return’ to China not an option for Taiwan’s people, Premier says https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/return-to-china-not-an-option-for-taiwans-people-premier-says/article70320093.ece

Bangladesh hosts military production team from Pakistan https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/bangladesh-hosts-military-production-team-from-pakistan/article70319344.ece

Trump says envoy Witkoff to meet Putin in Moscow as Ukraine signals ‘understanding’ reached with US on peace plan https://indianexpress.com/article/world/trump-says-envoy-witkoff-meet-putin-in-moscow-ukraine-understanding-reached-peace-plan-10386316/

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to advance peace plan, will discuss disputed points with Donald Trump https://indianexpress.com/article/world/volodymyr-zelenskyy-says-ukraine-ready-to-advance-peace-plan-will-discuss-disputed-points-with-donald-trump-10385988/

Xi has made it clear to Trump: The red line is Taiwan https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/xi-donald-trump-us-china-relations-us-china-trade-10387454/

Indian Constitution@76: Why constitutional morality is essential for democracy https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indian-constitution-turns-76-democracy-constituent-assembly-10386916/

Indian Constitution went beyond Western notions. This is why it has endured https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indian-constitution-went-beyond-western-notions-this-is-why-it-has-endured-10386022/

Om Birla writes: On the journey to Viksit Bharat, our ideal guide is the Constitution https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/om-birla-writes-on-the-journey-to-viksit-bharat-our-ideal-guide-is-the-constitution-10386125/

C Raja Mohan writes: Trump’s Ukraine peace plan is audacious. India has a stake in its success https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/c-raja-mohan-writes-trumps-ukraine-peace-plan-is-audacious-india-has-a-stake-in-its-success-10385967/

Samvidhan Divas: The 2 major successes, regrets President Rajendra Prasad talked of the day Constitution was adopted https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-politics/samvidhan-divas-president-rajendra-prasad-speech-constitution-day-10387212/?ref=explained_pg

China-Japan tiff over Taiwan festers as both sides refuse to back down: How historical dispute continues to snowball https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/chinajapan-tiff-over-taiwan-festers-as-both-sides-refuse-to-back-down-how-historical-dispute-continues-to-snowball-101764170048597.html

MAGA vs America First threatens Trump’s agenda https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/maga-vs-america-first-threatens-trump-s-agenda-101764172456476.html

After US-Saudi pact, new West Asia in the making https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/after-us-saudi-pact-new-west-asia-in-the-making-101764172396594.html

‘Tried to remain civil but can’t trust them’, says Pakistan’s Khawaja Asif amid tensions with Afghanistan https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/tried-to-remain-civil-but-cant-trust-them-says-pakistan-khawaja-asif-amid-tensions-with-afghanistan-101764149772004.html

Trump Takes On the Muslim Brotherhood https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/trump-takes-on-the-muslim-brotherhood-101764132449987.html

Ukraine peace deal: Trump says ‘close’ to ending Ukraine war, but Europe doubts Russia’s ‘willingness’ https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/ukraine-peace-deal-trump-says-close-to-ending-ukraine-war-but-europe-doubts-russia-s-willingness-101764099770321.html

Studying Bangladesh’s plea for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition: India https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/studying-bangladeshs-plea-for-sheikh-hasinas-extradition-mea/article70327418.ece

Fighting the fire: on COP30 https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/fighting-the-fire-on-cop30/article70326338.ece

The way to reconciliation in Jammu and Kashmir https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-way-to-reconciliation-in-jammu-and-kashmir/article70326847.ece

Presidential opinion versus the federal structure https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/presidential-opinion-versus-the-federal-structure/article70326785.ece

Israeli Army announces new operation in northern West Bank https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/israeli-army-announces-new-operation-in-northern-west-bank/article70324771.ece

Myanmar election not free or credible: Thailand’s Foreign Minister https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/myanmar-election-not-free-or-credible-thailands-foreign-minister/article70324618.ece

Global Faultlines podcast | Afghanistan Part 3: How the War on Terror Led to the Taliban’s Comeback in 2021 https://www.thehindu.com/podcast/global-faultlines-podcast-afghanistan-part-3-how-the-war-on-terror-led-to-the-talibans-comeback-in-2021/article70325727.ece

Why India’s Constitution has survived the test of the time, even as those of its neighbours failed https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-constitution-ambedkar-kesavananda-bharati-10388862/

Shashi Tharoor writes: India must choose digital sovereignty or submit to the new, subtle digital raj https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/shashi-tharoor-writes-india-must-choose-digital-sovereignty-or-submit-to-the-new-subtle-digital-raj-10388173/

Putin says Russia will achieve goals by force unless Ukraine withdraws https://indianexpress.com/article/world/russia-will-achieve-its-goals-by-force-unless-ukraine-withdraws-says-vladimir-putin-10389792/

Italy passes a femicide law, seeking to prevent violence against women https://indianexpress.com/article/world/italy-passes-femicide-law-seeking-prevent-violence-against-women-10388836/

Towards a transparent, accountable judiciary https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/towards-a-transparent-accountable-judiciary-101764256627908.html

Israel launches new strikes on Lebanon on ceasefire anniversary https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/israel-launches-new-strikes-on-lebanon-on-ceasefire-anniversary-101764260256983.html

Putin hints he’s fine with Trump’s peace plan, but adds an ultimatum for Ukraine https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/putin-hints-hes-fine-with-trumps-peace-plan-but-adds-an-ultimatum-for-ukraine-101764254161885.html

Putin calls Zelensky’s leadership ‘illegitimate’; says Russia will stop fighting when Ukraine withdraws https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/putin-calls-zelenskys-leadership-illegitimate-says-russia-will-stop-fighting-when-ukraine-withdraws-101764257155038.html

Where Trump Sees Deals, Russia and China See a Chance to Disrupt U.S. Alliances https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/where-trump-sees-deals-russia-and-china-see-a-chance-to-disrupt-u-s-alliances-101764241560281.html

Fighting the fire: On COP30 https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/fighting-the-fire-on-cop30/article70326338.ece

Japan will pay ‘painful price’ if it steps out of line over Taiwan, China military says https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/japan-will-pay-painful-price-if-it-steps-out-of-line-over-taiwan-china-military-says/article70329711.ece

‘They are killing white people’: Donald Trump on why US boycotted Johannesburg Summit, South Africa won’t be invited to G20 in Miami https://indianexpress.com/article/world/donald-trump-us-boycotted-johannesburg-summit-south-africa-wont-be-invited-to-g20-in-miami-10392005/

After airstrikes, Donald Trump says US land action against Venezuelan drug networks coming ‘soon’ https://indianexpress.com/article/world/after-airstrikes-donald-trump-says-us-land-action-against-venezuelan-drug-networks-coming-soon-10391834/

Germany’s Merz to visit Israel, meet PM Netanyahu https://indianexpress.com/article/world/germanys-merz-to-visit-israel-meet-pm-netanyahu-10391515/

Sanjaya Baru writes: Without great powers on board, G20 is adrift https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/sanjay-baru-writes-without-great-powers-on-board-g20-is-adrift-10390186/

Donald Trump hints at 3rd run for president? What does the US Constitution say https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/donald-trump-third-run-for-president-2028-us-elections-truth-social-post-101764378201177.html

Nepal PM Sushila Karki asks army to ensure robust security for March 5 elections https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/nepal-pm-sushila-karki-asks-army-to-ensure-robust-security-for-march-5-elections-101764365509523.html

Canada PM under fire for alleged climate U-turn https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/canada-pm-under-fire-for-alleged-climate-uturn-101764357112197.html

Terms of Trade: Has Europe gone from ‘end of history’ to end of the road? https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/terms-of-trade-has-europe-gone-from-end-of-history-to-end-of-the-road-101764331901351.html

China warns nations against Taiwan ‘Trouble’ after New Zealand sails Strait https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/china-warns-nations-against-taiwan-trouble-after-new-zealand-sails-strait-101764298594006.html

How Russia’s Ukraine War Crosses the Polish Border https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/how-russia-s-ukraine-war-crosses-the-polish-border-101764294694399.html

Tense waters: On China-Japan tensions https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/tense-waters-on-china-japan-tensions/article70335160.ece 

India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/indias-disaster-response-a-slippery-slope-for-federalism/article70335627.ece

The ‘impartiality’ of a nominated Governor https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-impartiality-of-a-nominated-governor/article70335582.ece

Putin to visit India for annual summit on December 4 and 5 https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/russian-president-vladimir-putin-to-visit-india-on-december-4-5/article70333927.ece

India, Bangladesh need to cooperate on ‘grey areas’ in Bay of Bengal maritime boundarieshttps://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-bangladesh-need-to-cooperate-on-grey-areas-in-bay-of-bengal-maritime-boundaries/article70339222.ece

India launches ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’, rushes aid to Sri Lanka as Cyclone Ditwah leaves at least 153 dead https://indianexpress.com/article/world/india-aid-operation-sagar-bandhu-sri-lanka-cyclone-ditwah-death-toll-updates-10392478/

From G20 to Luanda: How global shifts are transforming the African Union–EU partnership https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/eu-au-partnership-g20-african-union-european-union-10392556/

Ram Madhav writes: From COP30 and G20, a message: India must lead the Global South https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/ram-madhav-writes-from-cop30-and-g20-a-message-india-must-lead-the-global-south-10392087/

UN once mattered. It needs to go back to its roots https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/un-once-mattered-it-needs-to-go-back-to-its-roots-10392052/

An axis of good in climate diplomacy https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/an-axis-of-good-in-climate-diplomacy-101764420788872.html

Why Netanyahu wants presidential pardon for graft charges he denied, and what happens now https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/netanyahu-president-pardon-cases-against-him-what-next-10394760/?ref=explained_pg

China This Week | Roots of Japan-China tensions and row over Arunachal Pradesh woman’s detention https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/china-this-week-japan-row-trump-call-arunachal-pradesh-10394678/?ref=explained_pg

Amid China’s chokehold, how India’s Rs 7,280-crore rare earth magnets push seeks some wriggle room https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-economics/china-chokehold-india-rs-7280-crore-rare-earth-magnets-push-10394389/

Kyiv says US peace talks off to ‘good start’ in ‘warm atmosphere’ https://indianexpress.com/article/world/kyiv-says-us-peace-talks-off-to-good-start-in-warm-atmosphere-10394870/

After Johannesburg, future of G20 comity https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/after-johannesburg-future-of-g20-comity-101764511225709.html

Pakistan’s 27th amendment boosting Gen Asim Munir’s powers faces UN scrutiny; Islamabad responds https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/pakistans-27th-amendment-boosting-gen-asim-munir-s-powers-faces-un-scrutiny-islamabad-responds-101764517819691.html

Bangladesh says Hasina’s extradition issue ‘alone’ won’t deter ties with India https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/bangladesh-says-hasina-s-extradition-issue-alone-won-t-deter-ties-with-india-101764518107338.html

Canadian provinces seek to capitalise on India–Canada diplomatic thaw https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/canadian-provinces-seek-to-capitalise-on-india-canada-diplomatic-thaw-101764499223798.html

Trump vs Nicolas Maduro: Venezuela calls US leader’s ‘closed airspace’ remark a ‘colonialist threat’ https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/donald-trump-vs-nicolas-maduro-venezuela-calls-us-presidents-closed-airspace-remark-a-colonialist-threat-101764488436479.html

Why Russia and China Are Sitting Out Venezuela’s Clash With Trump https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/why-russia-and-china-are-sitting-out-venezuela-s-clash-with-trump-101764472845652.html

Netanyahu submits request for pardon amid his ongoing corruption trial https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/netanyahu-submits-request-for-pardon-amid-his-ongoing-corruption-trial/article70341732.ece

December 2025

01 December

If Europe wants war, then Russia is ready, says Vladimir Putin

Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space

Celebrate Constitution by respecting checks & balances

Donald Trump calls Ukraine war a ‘mess,’ says conflict not easy to resolve

‘Murder on high seas’: Experts question US double tap strike on Venezuelan boat, Trump to hold Cabinet meet

Ahead of Putin visit, Russia hails India’s ‘very friendly stand’, praises PM Modi’s Ukraine approach

Imran Khan’s PTI launches massive protest in Pakistan; curfew imposed in Islamabad, Rawalpindi

Khaleda Zia’s party lauds PM Modi’s ‘gesture of goodwill’ on Bangladesh ex-Prime Minister’s health

Zelenskyy says Ukraine territory ‘most difficult’ issue as US envoy Witkoff heads to meet Putin

Cyclone Ditwah and India-Sri Lanka relations: playbook for diplomacy in the neighbourhood

Israel’s Netanyahu says Syria deal possible, expects buffer zone

US to end dual citizenship? All on ‘Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025’

Are we back to nuclear weapon tests? Trump-Putin rivalry signals a new arms race: Here’s why that matters

‘Do we give them a red carpet welcome?’: SC questions maintainability of plea on ‘illegal’ deportation of Rohingya

War clouds: On the U.S. and Venezuela

A template for security cooperation in the Indian Ocean

British PM Keir Starmer says China poses national security threats; latter flays remark

Qatar says hopes to push Hamas, Israel to next talks phase ‘very soon’

Putin accuses European allies of sabotaging peace efforts on Ukraine

Russia focused on increasing trade with India despite ‘obstacles’ by third countries: Dmitry Peskov

‘Unacceptable’, say MEA officials after envoys of U.K., France and Germany author anti-Putin article

India-Maldives joint military exercise begins in Thiruvananthapuram

India took leading role in emergency response in aftermath of cyclone: Sri Lankan President’s office

Zelenskyy says U.S. peace plan ‘looks better’ with revisions but work continues

C Raja Mohan writes | With Putin in Delhi, an opportunity: With old BFF Russia, go beyond defence

For democracy’s sake, an index for legislatures

For green transition, India can fall back on itself

‘Under any pretext’: China says it opposes US move to shut down Venezuelan airspace

Imran Khan claims Asim Munir deliberately escalated tensions with Afghanistan to ‘please western powers’

Vladimir Putin accepts parts of US peace plan but warns key proposals are ‘unacceptable’

Putin-Witkoff talks on Russia-Ukraine peace ‘constructive’, but Trump’s plan finds little space

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says US may lose interest, step back from peace talks

India-Russia ties and the new horizons for an enduring partnership

Israel’s conduct of war in Gaza ‘fundamentally wrong’: UN chief Antonio Guterres

Army chief Asim Munir deliberately ‘igniting tensions’ with Afghanistan: Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan

Trumpworld thinks Europe has betrayed the West

A Newly Confident China Is Jockeying for More Global Clout as Trump Pulls Back

Kremlin says US-Russia talks ‘constructive’ but ‘no compromise reached’

A template for security cooperation in the Indian Ocean

Europe reaches deal on phasing out Russian gas imports by 2027

Russia parliament ratifies key pact on military, logistic support with India ahead of Putin’s state visit

Safeguarding India-Russia ties from Trump pressure is top priority for Putin, says Russian analyst

The scramble for peace in Ukraine

Lebanon ’far from’ diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel, Prime Minister says

 

Putin’s N-power hard sell: SMRs, new-gen large nuke reactors, serial production in India

C Raja Mohan writes | With Putin in Delhi, an opportunity: With old BFF Russia, go beyond defence

Putin’s visit: The long arc of India’s ties with Russia, the road ahead

In Pakistan, an all-powerful general, a weak state

Putin in Delhi: Russia is an indispensable partner. But the consequences of its actions cannot be left for India to deal with

Russia has shown economic resilience. But is it sustainable?

Parliament is trapped in a cycle of disruption. Democracy is paying the price

Montek Singh Ahluwalia & Utkarsh Patel write: A seven-point plan to scale up our climate ambition

His deadline for a peace deal blown, Trump faces choices on Russia-Ukraine talks

‘If US has right to buy Russian fuel, why shouldn’t India?’: Putin on Trump tariffs, sanctions

‘Modi not one to give in to pressure’: Putin praises PM’s stance on US tariffs

Khrushchev era lessons on ceasing nuclear tests

Why did Bangladesh’s war crimes tribunal issue arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina’s son

Ending Ukraine war ‘difficult work’, says Putin after meeting with Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner

India, Canada discuss contours of negotiations towards comprehensive economic partnership agreement

U.K. and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines

25% increase in terror incidents in 2025 in Pakistan, think tank report says

China’s Xi and France’s Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade

The scramble for peace in Ukraine

Putin’s India visit: A tense tightrope walk for Modi government

Putin says Russia will take all of Ukraine’s Donbas region militarily or otherwise

Trump to sign Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo peace accord even as violence rages

China should focus on economy not ‘territorial expansion’, Taiwan President says

Putin says there are points he can’t agree to in U.S. proposal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine

S Y Quraishi writes: Census is about who we are. It cannot ignore caste and migration

‘Uninterrupted’ fuel, free e-visa and a message for Ukraine: What PM Modi, Russia’s Vladimir Putin discussed in Delhi

‘Closest friends’: What Chinese media said on President Vladimir Putin’s India visit

Manoj Jha writes | Where Shashi Tharoor is right and wrong: If Parliament is hollowed out, the greater responsibility is that of the ruling party

China and India can be partners in shaping the future of the world

Trump’s migration ban is full of contradictions. It will hurt America

Ram Madhav writes: For Putin, Russia always comes first. The West has never understood that, to its peril

For India-Russia partnership, Moscow must do its fair share

All about Karnataka’s new Hate Speech Bill, how the issue is regulated across India

Amid US sanctions, how Putin’s India visit could help export diversification efforts

Russia will keep fighting if Ukraine refuses to settle the conflict, Kremlin says

Congo, Rwanda leaders affirm commitment to Trump-backed peace deal

Shashi Tharoor introduces bill to criminalise marital rape: ‘Marriage cannot negate right’

Common AI framework key to future development

US and Kenya sign first of what are expected to be dozens of ‘America First’ global health deals

From Ukraine talks to panda diplomacy: Macron finishes China trip with Chengdu tour

Putin says Russia did not start Ukraine war, accuses West of ‘igniting’ conflict

Trump administration to send negotiators to India next week for fresh trade talks

Asim Munir becomes Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces

Putin’s India visit LIVE: Russian President Vladimir Putin attends dinner hosted by President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi’s relative isolation, India’s tryst with terror

Macron warned Zelenskyy in leaked call that U.S. could ‘betray Ukraine on territory

Trump strategy shifts from global role and vows ‘resistance’ in Europe

Donald Trump envoys press plan with Ukraine as sanctions eased on Russia

 

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