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
- Sharp drop in Russia oil exports to India after US sanctions- https://indianexpress.com/article/business/signs-of-pullback-sharp-drop-in-russia-oil-exports-to-india-after-us-sanctions-10344497/
India should re-evaluate its nuclear options- Prof. Amitabh Mattoo https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/as-global-consensus-against-nuclear-testing-frays-india-should-re-evaluate-its-options-10342216/
- Shashi Tharoor on Dynastic Politics in India and a threat to democracy https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/india-prevalence-of-political-dynasties-lead-to-worse-governance-by-shashi-tharoor-2025-10
- Pakistan, China, Russia and North Korea testing nuclear weapons: Donald Trump https://indianexpress.com/article/world/trump-interview-key-takeaways-ice-taiwan-invasion-comments-10343019/
US not planning nuclear explosions’: Energy secretary https://indianexpress.com/article/world/us-not-planning-nuclear-explosions-energy-secretary-trump-order-restart-nuclear-weapons-testing-10342973/
- South Korea asks China to help it restart talks with North Korea https://indianexpress.com/article/world/south-koreas-president-lee-asks-chinas-xi-to-help-restart-north-korea-talks-10340316/
US urges ASEAN to be firm in countering China in the South China Sea https://indianexpress.com/article/world/us-urges-asean-to-be-firm-in-countering-china-in-the-south-china-sea-10340209/
- China denies Trump claim of Nuclear weapon testing https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/china-denies-trumps-explosive-secret-nuclear-weapons-testing-claim-101762155125805.html
The Shifting Ideology Behind Political Violence- Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/us-news/political-violence-killings-charlie-kirk-shooting-c96e7560
- About India-EU FTA https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/indiaeu-fta-europe-s-protectionism-has-shades-of-green-101762184759173.html
- Shift in US nuclear policy presents opportunity for India: Manoj Joshi https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/opportunity-for-india-in-us-shift-in-nuclear-policy-101761926102889.html
05 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
06 November
Putin orders Russia to prepare for nuclear weapons tests https://indianexpress.com/article/world/donald-trump-vladimir-putin-orders-russia-prepare-nuclear-weapons-tests-10348426/
Political Populism: MAGA vs. Mamdani https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/a-tale-of-two-populisms-maga-mines-resentment-mamdani-hope-10346590/?ref=opinion_hp
Pakistan’s double game with China and USA https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/pakistan-double-game-china-america-ticket-disaster-10348581/
About the women voters https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/bihar-everyone-talking-women-few-give-voice-10348591/
Political defections in India https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/looking-beyond-dynasts-the-political-parachutist-a-phenomenon-across-parties-10347733/
Basic Structure doctrine and Anti-Conversion Law https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/basic-structure-touchstone-for-anti-conversion-laws-101762355935680.html
Rehaul of India-UK Relations https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/indias-bilateral-diplomacy-a-quiet-rehaul-of-india-uk-relations-101762355932804.html
COP30 in Brazil and Climate Change https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/in-brazil-cop30-and-the-moment-of-truth/article70245296.ece
About violation on Model Code of Conduct https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-malleable-code-of-conduct/article70244260.ece
07 November
Challenges to COP 30 in Brazil https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/trump-looms-cop-pulling-us-paris-pact-10348573/
All about ASEAN and 47th ASEAN Summit https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/asean-summit-significance-for-india-10335660/
Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accord https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/kazakhstan-to-join-abraham-accords-at-central-asia-summit-says-us-official-101762454908760.html
India’s role in tackling climate crisis https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/india-and-the-climate-crisis-the-nation-s-record-positions-it-for-global-climate-leadership-101762442130636.html
UN at 80 https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/india-brings-optimism-as-the-un-turns-80-101762437391346.html
All about Contempt of Court https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/what-constitutes-as-contempt-of-court-in-india-explained/article70245733.ece
Trump’s nuclear test threat risks upending global test ban regime https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/donald-trump-threatens-to-unleash-new-nuclear-age/article70247172.ece
08 November
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/
09 November
China gets new aircraft carrier https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/china-new-aircraft-carrier-fujian-10353823/?utm_source=Taboola_Recirculation&utm_medium=RC&utm_campaign=IE&tbref=hp
Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks collapse https://indianexpress.com/article/world/pakistan-afghanistan-istanbul-peace-talks-collapse-after-two-days-10354554/
Role of women in peace and diplomacy https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/peace-building-needs-more-women-leading-the-talks-101762619792273.html
Anand Teltumbde new book on Caste census http://thehindu.com/books/excerpt-from-anand-teltumbde-new-book-the-caste-con-census/article70235831.ece
Bangladesh signs UN water convention https://scroll.in/article/1088281/why-bangladeshs-decision-to-sign-un-water-convention-could-heighten-tensions-in-south-asia
Bangladesh hosts first Pakistan warship in 54 years https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/chittagong-hosts-first-pakistani-warship-in-54-years-1915684
Kuki-Zo insurgent groups raise demand for UT with legislature; MHA says not possible https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/manipur/manipur-kuki-groups-hold-their-ground-on-union-territory-demand/article70256188.ece
10 November
Pakistan’s 27th Amendment Bill https://indianexpress.com/article/world/pakistan-27th-amendment-key-points-constitutional-changes-10354870/
Nirupama Rao on Trump-Xi meeting https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/in-trump-xi-meet-an-opportunity-for-india-to-understand-china-and-itself-10355928/
About India’s import of Russian oil https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/indias-litmus-test-in-import-of-russian-oil-101762700149665.html
India at COP 30 https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/cop-30-at-belem-india-must-own-its-climate-story-101762699735905.html
11 November
China unveils new K-visa to woo skilled foreign workers, rival US H-1B https://indianexpress.com/article/world/china-new-k-visa-skilled-foreign-workers-rival-us-10356678/
C. Rajamohan on India-Bhutan ties https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/c-raja-mohan-writes-india-bhutan-ties-show-how-to-get-it-right-in-a-challenging-neighbourhood-10357777/
Beijing’s WAICO could determine new global AI order https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/head-beijings-waico-could-determine-new-global-ai-order-india-must-be-vigilant-10357936/
COP30 must drive shift from pledges to action https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/cop30-must-drive-shift-from-pledges-to-action-101762790232132.html
Pakistan and Asim Munir: Bending Constitution to back a garrison State https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/pakistan-and-asim-munir-bending-constitution-to-back-a-garrison-state-101762790230097.html
On COP30 in Brazil https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/new-horizons-on-cop30-in-brazil/article70263039.ece
What South Asia wants from COP30 https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/what-south-asia-wants-from-cop30/article70263676.ece
Iraqi elections: An opportunity for India https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/iraqi-elections-an-opportunity-for-india/article70263331.ece
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
12 November
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
13 November
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
14 November
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
15 November
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
16 November
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
17 November
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
18 November
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
19 November
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
20 November
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
21 November
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
22 November
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
23 November
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
24 November
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
25 November
‘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
26 November
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
27 November
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
28 November
‘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
29 November
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
30 November
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
As Parliament reconvenes, let’s ask why legislature is in retreat
My recent trip to Dhaka revealed a turbulent nation bracing for election year
COP 30 ends: Amazon to Andaman, climate diplomacy is having a paradigm shift
‘Very important’ for Israel to keep dialogue with Syria, says Donald Trump
US exempts UK from tariff on pharmaceuticals, medical technology imports for three years
War must end as soon as possible, Volodymyr Zelenskyy says after meeting with Emmanuel Macron
Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff to meet Vladimir Putin on Tuesday for Ukraine peace talks
Russia says NATO remarks on pre-emptive strike are irresponsible and escalatory
Trump targets ‘third world’ countries, vows permanent pause on migration
Plastic-free coastlines: India-Norway collaboration for Blue prosperity
Trump warns Israel not to ‘interfere’ in Syria
China Revives Economic Coercion to Punish Japan
America’s Tariffs Jolted the Global Economy. Its AI Spending Is Helping Save It.
Bioterrorism a serious concern, world not prepared for it: Jaishankar
02 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
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’
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
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy says US may lose interest, step back from peace talks
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Kremlin says US-Russia talks ‘constructive’ but ‘no compromise reached’
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04 December
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Putin says there are points he can’t agree to in U.S. proposal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine
05 December
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Russia will keep fighting if Ukraine refuses to settle the conflict, Kremlin says
Congo, Rwanda leaders affirm commitment to Trump-backed peace deal
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US and Kenya sign first of what are expected to be dozens of ‘America First’ global health deals
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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
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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
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06 December
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Zelenskyy signals progress in talks with US on peace plan for Russia-Ukraine war
Qatari leader says the Gaza ceasefire is at a critical moment
US remains biggest ally and Europe should be more self-confident, says EU Vice President Kaja Kallas
Donald Trump signals return to Monroe Doctrine and questions Europe’s future ties
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Pakistan, Afghanistan lock horns again as 5 killed in fresh border clashes
Deal without peace: On the U.S. and Congo-Rwanda accord
Kremlin welcomes end to ‘direct threat’ label in U.S. national security strategy: report
Hamas says will give up arms to a Palestinian authority ‘if occupation ends’
India will help build ‘inclusive’ Bangladesh: High Commissioner
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India-Russia ties among ‘steadiest’ globally: Jaishankar
Qatari leader says Gaza ceasefire is at critical moment
Trump strategy shifts from global role and vows ‘resistance’ in Europe
07 December
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Hamas official says the group ready to discuss ‘freezing or storing’ its weapons
‘US may walk away from the Ukraine war,’ says Donald Trump Jr
Zelenskyy signals progress in talks with US on peace plan for Russia-Ukraine war
India-Russia relations: A tightrope walk amid churn in global equations
Kremlin says new Trump’s security strategy accords largely with Russia’s view
Israeli PM to meet Trump this month, says second phase of peace plan ‘close’
China, Russia hold third joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory
Kremlin welcomes end to ‘direct threat’ label in U.S. national security strategy: report
08 December
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IDF chief says yellow line is the new border line in Gaza
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Israel, Qatar and U.S. hold trilateral meeting in New York
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Top EU official warns U.S. against interfering in Europe’s affairs
Trump security roadmap omits North Korea reference, raising diplomacy hopes
Zelenskyy meets European partners, seeks convergence with U.S. on truce
China vows to defend sovereignty over Taiwan as Trump unveils security strategy
India ramps up humanitarian efforts in Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu