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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
TopicDiplomatic relations

Topic: Diplomatic relations

India-Canada resume diplomatic ties months after Nijjar row, envoys set to return to Ottawa, New Delhi

Meeting on sidelines of G7 summit in Canada, Narendra Modi & Mark Carney agreed to name high commissioners, resume consular and diplomatic services, and restore partnership.

Amid strained India-Canada relations, cyber scammers have a free run

Cyber fraud investigations targeting senior Canadian citizens have been affected amid non-cooperation, it is learnt. Requests made under Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty are pending.

Global media goes hard at India over row with Canada, but seeks more on Nijjar probe from Ottawa

Breakdown in India-Canada relationship is disruptive to global affairs, says NYT. Countries have gone to war over less, says The Globe and Mail.

‘Will probe media leak of classified diplomatic note from China,’ says Malaysia’s foreign ministry

Philippine’s The Inquirer reported China had sent document to Malaysian embassy, asserting that Kuala Lumpur's oil & gas exploration in South China Sea infringed on China's sovereignty.

US-China hold diplomatic talks, discuss mutual ‘economic growth’ and ‘overcapacity’ issues

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that China had agreed to start a forum to cooperate on anti-money laundering efforts in their respective financial systems.

From East to West, India is making a big push for transnational transport corridors. Here’s why

The corridors, viewed by Modi govt as critical for India's fast-paced economic growth & strategic alliances, will see multiple countries in action, some of whom are seen as adversaries.

India among fastest growing diplomatic networks, 11 new posts since 2021, reveals new report

The country has opened 11 new missions since 2021 and climbed to the 11th rank in the Global Diplomacy Index, a report by the Lowy Institute.

‘Indian servicemen in Maldives subject of disinformation’ — ex Maldivian spokesperson, amid diplomatic row

Safaath Ahmed, former spokesperson for Maldivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, says 75 unarmed Indian military personnel deployed in Maldives were engaged in humanitarian work, rescue & medical ops.

Story behind the Parthenon sculptures and why they’re a sticky issue between Sunak and Greek PM

The UK PM Rishi Sunak cancelled a scheduled meeting with his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis after the latter called for the return of the Parthenon sculptures to Athens.

Rishi Sunak cancels meeting with Greek PM Mitsotakis in diplomatic row over Parthenon sculptures

Greece has repeatedly asked British Museum to permanently return the 2,500-year-old sculptures that British diplomat Lord Elgin removed from Parthenon temple early 19th century.

On Camera

India-Pakistan ready for lehenga diplomacy. Maryam Sharif has made the first move

Sometimes, we end up embroidering the truth as we overthink and overanalyse a fastidious lady’s personal wardrobe preferences for significant occasions.

Most EU firms eye India expansion post-trade deal, 90% say profitability to go up—FEBI survey

FEBI survey reveals Europe’s big bet on manufacturing, innovation hub amid ‘mother of all trade deals’, but flags regulatory concerns.

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.