India has asked the US to resolve forced labor tariff concerns via bilateral trade negotiations, not unilateral action. New Delhi questioned exemptions in the US tariff framework, arguing they undermine the policy's rationale and harm trusted supply chains.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a Guard of Honour in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday. He held comprehensive bilateral discussions with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to strengthen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on defence, maritime coordination, and critical minerals.
Indonesia's envoy Purbaya visited Beijing to boost investor confidence ahead of a panda bond sale. Chinese companies expressed concerns over stringent regulations, over-enforcement, and corruption, while also worrying about Indonesia's fiscal situation. Purbaya assured them of sound economic fundamentals.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok will visit China next week for a World Economic Forum meeting in Dalian and bilateral talks with senior Chinese officials. The trip aims to present South Korea's economic vision and boost cooperation.
At the 2026 G7 Summit in France, PM Narendra Modi advocated for inclusive economic growth, emphasizing human-centric progress over GDP. He held key bilateral meetings with US President Donald Trump on trade and defense, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, alongside a trilateral EU meeting and discussions on AI safety.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France. They discussed advancing bilateral relations in areas like economy, industry, science, technology, security, and defense industry cooperation, and exchanged views on global conflicts.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France. Lee called for advancing bilateral relations to an unprecedented level, while Merz described current cooperation as "pretty good" and expressed anticipation for his upcoming visit to South Korea.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday during the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France. The discussions focused on global challenges including the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, financial instability, and AI risks.
Donald Trump will attend a G7 working session with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in France, but no bilateral meeting is scheduled. Meanwhile, Ukraine conducted drone attacks in Russia's Krasnodar and Volgograd regions, hitting a sea terminal and an oil station.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Italy for a 10-day European tour, his first since taking office. He will hold talks with President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, meet Pope Leo XIV, and attend the G7 summit in France as a partner nation.
Japan's Sanae Takaichi plans to visit India to deepen collaboration in defense, economy, and technology, including semiconductors and AI. The high-speed railway project and Japan-China tensions over Taiwan are expected topics.
South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo attended the APEC Ministerial Meeting in Suzhou, China, emphasizing regional cooperation amid global crises. He held 12 bilateral meetings, including with WTO and US officials, discussing supply chains, WTO reform, and digital trade.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded two days of talks in Beijing, highlighting new trade agreements and shared concerns regarding Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump arrived in Beijing for high-level talks with President Xi to address trade tensions, AI regulation, and strategic competition, accompanied by a delegation of major U.S. business leaders.
A compilation of global news highlights from April 2026, covering political tensions, military developments, economic shifts, and international relations.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth accompanies President Donald Trump on a state visit to China, a rare departure from diplomatic practice.
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to meet Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss energy and connectivity concerns.
Trump claimed King Charles agreed with him that Iran should never be allowed nuclear weapons during a White House state dinner honoring the British monarch. The president made the remarks after bilateral talks, potentially embarrassing royal aides as Charles remains politically neutral as head of state. Charles later addressed Congress, becoming only the second British monarch to do so.
Trump claimed King Charles agrees with him that Iran should never be allowed nuclear weapons during a White House state dinner on Tuesday. The president made the remarks after bilateral talks with the king, who as head of state remains neutral on party politics. Buckingham Palace emphasized the king is mindful of the government's longstanding position on nuclear proliferation. Charles delivered a historic address to Congress, the second British monarch to do so after Elizabeth II in 1991, while Trump has been critical of Keir Starmer's approach to the Iran war.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Russia for consultations on regional and bilateral issues. He described recent talks with Pakistan as successful and discussed Strait of Hormuz coordination with Oman, emphasizing the importance of maintaining close coordination between the two coastal states.
US and Iranian delegations are scheduled to hold direct talks in Islamabad on April 27, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meeting Pakistani mediators first on April 25-26. The trilateral meeting with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be assessed after Araghchi's bilateral discussions with Pakistan.
China is backing Namibia’s bid to move beyond raw material exports by supporting the domestic processing of critical minerals and uranium. In a joint communique issued on Friday following bilateral talks in Beijing between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his counterpart Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, China pledged to help transform Namibia’s natural resources into higher-value products through domestic processing and downstream cooperation. Namibia, which has exported unprocessed minerals for decades, is...
