The External Affairs Minister, representing the Prime Minister as his Special Envoy, attended the inauguration of the US President on January 20, 2025, where discussions covered a wide range of issues, including security, technology, and regional cooperation.
In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, "Glad to meet UN Special Envoy of the SG on Myanmar Julie Bishop this evening in Delhi. Discussed our border stability, refugee situation, trans-national crime out of Myanmar and providing economic support. Exchanged views on the political situation."
The meeting comes a day after talks were held between a US team led by President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy, Keith Kellogg, and Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, which was termed "productive and focused" by the latter.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced the targeted killing of key Hamas commanders in Gaza, citing intelligence-based operations. Meanwhile, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff blamed Hamas for renewed fighting, as Israeli airstrikes continued across Gaza and Lebanon. Humanitarian concerns
"So this is on Hamas. The United States stands with Israel," Al Jazeera reported citing Witkoff's statement on Fox News. "Hamas is the aggressor here."
Steve Witkoff noted that the administration was making progress "that no one thought was possible" with Russia but that issues of territory still needed ironing out.
The Taliban kidnapped George Glezmann, 65, while he was visiting Afghanistan. They freed him following negotiations brokered by Trump special hostage envoy Adam Boehler, Taliban officials and Qatari officials, New York Post reported.
The United States expects Ukraine to back agreements reached between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, as ceasefire negotiations are set to begin in Jeddah on Sunday, according to US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff. Talks will focus on halting attacks on energy
"After Hamas has rejected numerous times, the proposals by American mediators, we have no option but to renew military pressure because we want to bring our hostages back home and we have to make sure that Hamas renounces his power in the Gaza Strip, So, we have to be consistent with that
Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Azar commended the US decision to put pressure on the Houthis, stressing that it is crucial for Iran, the main perpetrator behind the Houthis, to understand that "they will pay the price as well."
Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, stated that Israel has resumed military action against Hamas due to the group's refusal to release hostages and reject diplomatic proposals. He emphasized Israel's determination to retrieve all captives and eliminate Hamas's control over Gaza.