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Rezaul H Laskar

Rezaul H Laskar

Rezaul H Laskar is the Foreign Affairs Editor at Hindustan Times. His interests include movies and music.

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India and Spain vow to fight terror, improve ties

The two leaders reviewed the gamut of bilateral ties, including trade, investment, defence and security, tourism and people-to-people relations. (@jmalbares)

Published on Jan 22, 2026 07:54 am IST

Decision to call Bangladesh ‘non family’ posting precautionary: Official

The move had been in the pipeline for some time in view of growing concerns about the safety of diplomats and their families.(PTI)

Published on Jan 22, 2026 05:49 am IST

India’s possible participation in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ uncertain

Smoke rises from a scene of destruction in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border in southern Israel, on Wednesday. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jan 22, 2026 12:07 am IST

India set to host Arab ministers, all eyes on Syria

India set to host Arab ministers, all eyes on Syria

Published on Jan 21, 2026 06:34 am IST

Amid security concerns, India asks diplomats’ families to leave Bangladesh

The move had been in the pipeline for some time in view of growing concerns about the safety of diplomats and their families.(PTI)

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 11:04 am IST

India to withdraw diplomats’ families from Bangladesh over security situation

The move had been in the pipeline for some time in view of growing concerns about the safety of diplomats and their families.(PTI)

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 07:36 am IST

India, EU on cusp of ‘mother of all deals’, says Ursula von der Leyen in Davos

Ursula von der Leyen said in her address that Europe wants to do business with the growth centres and economic powerhouses, from Latin America to the Indo-Pacific (Agencies)

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 06:09 am IST

India, UAE come closer, set goal to double trade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Palam Air Force Station, in New Delhi on Monday. (PMO)

Published on Jan 20, 2026 06:48 am IST

Why India isn't in a rush to get on board with Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza

According to US President Donald Trump’s letter, the “Board of Peace” will work on bringing lasting peace to Gaza and embark on a “bold new approach” to resolve global conflicts (REUTERS FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 08:13 am IST

Modi and MBZ fast-track defence and energy cooperation during 3-hr Delhi visit

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, India, January 19, 2026. India's Press Information Bureau/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.(via REUTERS)

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 08:06 am IST

India-EU summit set to clinch trade deal, defence partnership and mobility pact

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on February 28, 2025. (Reuters File)

Published on Jan 19, 2026 05:59 pm IST

From Kyiv to Kashmir: Jaishankar delivers 2 blunt messages to Poland at meeting

S Jaishankar meeting Poland's deputy prime minister and foreign minister Radosław Sikorski in New Delhi on Monday. (@DrSJaishankar X)

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 01:27 pm IST

India invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza

Trump had unveiled the board as part of the second phase of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas to end Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. (AFP)

Published on Jan 19, 2026 06:16 am IST

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to visit India to boost strategic ties

United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will visit India. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 18, 2026 10:57 pm IST

India invited to President Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza; Pakistan too

India has been invited by US President Donald Trump to be part of the Board of Peace for Gaza, people familiar with the matter said .

Updated on Jan 19, 2026 07:49 am IST

Fair polls impossible in Bangladesh under Yunus govt: Awami League

Bangladesh's former Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed Hasan Mahmud speaks during the press conference at Press club of India, in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI)

Published on Jan 18, 2026 04:00 am IST

Awami League says Bangladesh interim govt incapable of holding fair elections

Awami League leaders Hasan Mahmud and Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury criticised a report presented by the UN Human Rights Office on deaths and violence during protests in July–August 2024.

Published on Jan 17, 2026 10:57 pm IST

India presses Iran for consular access to 16 crew of seized oil tanker

The vessel’s crew of 16 Indians, a Bangladeshi and a Sri Lankan was accused of smuggling fuel. (Representative photo/ Reuters)

Updated on Jan 17, 2026 07:38 pm IST

India exploring options to retain presence in Iran's Chabahar port: Sources

chabahar port

Updated on Jan 17, 2026 11:04 am IST

India-Japan talks focus on bolstering critical minerals, AI and defence ties

Japan's FM Toshimitsu Motegi

Published on Jan 17, 2026 06:18 am IST

India, Japan unveil new initiatives on critical minerals, AI and defence ties

A strategic dialogue between external affairs minister S. Jaishankar and his Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi, took place on Friday. (@DrSJaishankar)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 08:36 pm IST

Govt reduces exposure to US sanctions over Chabahar port, explores its options

One of the options being considered is the creation of an entity to run operations at Shahid Beheshti terminal that would not be exposed to sanctions (Photo courtesy: IPGL)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 10:41 pm IST

India plans Iran rescue operations; Tehran assures no executions of protesters

A man stands inside a burnt bus in Tehran. (AFP)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 05:31 am IST

EU leaders von der Leyen, Costa to be chief guests at Republic Day parade

European Council President Antonio Costa (L) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (AFP FILE)

Published on Jan 15, 2026 09:29 pm IST

Govt preps to evacuate Indians from Iran. Why internet shutdown is a challenge

A member of the Iranian police attends a pro-government rally in Tehran, Iran,(REUTERS FILE)

Updated on Jan 15, 2026 09:59 pm IST

India tells citizens to exit Iran; Tehran dials Delhi

Iran protests LIVE: Anti-government protests have been rocking Iran since late December in anger over the country's ailing economy and soon also targeted theocracy. (AP)

Updated on Jan 15, 2026 05:26 am IST

Iranian foreign minister Araghchi dials Jaishankar amid widespread protests

The two foreign ministers spoke hours after India urged its nationals to leave Iran and advised against travel to the country amid mounting regional tensions. (Dr. S. Jaishankar-X)

Updated on Jan 15, 2026 04:52 am IST

US envoy Sergio Gor presents credentials to Prez, says will advance shared priorities

President Droupadi Murmu accepts credentials from US ambassador Sergio Gor at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi (Rashtrapati Bhavan via PTI)

Published on Jan 14, 2026 07:35 pm IST

Japan foreign minister to visit India for strategic dialogue

This will be Japan’s foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi’s first visit to India in his current stint as foreign minister . (Reuters)

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 07:08 pm IST

Positive steps needed to improve ties, FS Misri tells Chinese vice minister

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri met Sun Haiyan, a senior leader of the Communist Party of China (CPC) (@MEAIndia)

Published on Jan 14, 2026 06:50 pm IST

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