Jaishankar is in the news for India’s shifting foreign policy amid BRICS, Middle East tensions and energy talks with Caracas. Indian diplomat and current External Affairs Minister.
Iran has permitted some Indian vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions following US and Israeli military actions against Iran. This move comes after Iran's blockade disrupted global oil supplies, with India seeking exemptions due to its energy needs. The situation remains tense and fluid.
BRICS foreign ministers conference in New Delhi is ongoing as members push for reform of global governance while clashing over Israel-Gaza war, Iran-UAE tensions, and regional security. India chairs the group for 2026; no joint closing statement has emerged amid conflicting positions.
BRICS foreign ministers have convened in New Delhi amid persistent divisions over the U.S.-Israel conflict in the Middle East. India’s chairmanship has highlighted calls for reform of global governance while specific language on Gaza and regional security has faced reservations from some members. Iran has urged condemnation of Western actions, while the UAE and Saudi Arabia are cited as key divisive players.
U.S. officials have signalled they will reduce the pool of military capabilities available to NATO, cutting strategic bombers, fighters and navy assets and keeping some drones for national use, while separately the U.S. secretary of state has been visiting India to repair trade and energy ties and attend a Quad foreign ministers meeting (as of 03 Jun 2026).
A fire at a Malviya Nagar hotel in New Delhi has killed at least 21 people and injured many more, with eight fire engines aiding the effort. Authorities say the incident appears linked to a restaurant on the ground floor; investigations and safety crackdowns are underway as international patients were among the victims.
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez is visiting New Delhi with a ministerial delegation to discuss energy cooperation, trade and investment. Talks with Prime Minister Modi focus on upstream and downstream energy projects, with Venezuela’s oil increasingly routed to India as disruptions ripple through global supply routes.