Russia left INF treaty
President Vladimir Putin said Russia was suspending its participation in a key Cold War-era missile treaty in a mirror response to a U.S. move the day before.
U.S. to pull out of INF Treaty
The U.S is suspending its obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty effective February 2 and will withdraw from the treaty in six months.
India’s protests against Britain on Kashmir
India has registered its protest with the British government about an upcoming meet on Kashmir at the British Parliament.
India-Pakistan on Jammu-Kashmir
India summoned Pakistan High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood and lodged a strong protest over the telephone conversation initiated by Pakistani foreign minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi with Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chairman of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference.
OECD-PISA
India and OECD sign agreement to enable India’s participation in Programme for International Students Assessment (PISA) to be held in 2021.
Taliban peace talk
American and Taliban officials have agreed to the framework of a peace deal.
UN to declare climate change an international security issue
India has questioned the rush at the UN to declare climate change an international security issue, potentially giving the Security Council the right to take action on it, and pointed to the pitfalls in the approach.
India-South Africa relations
India and South Africa agreed on a three-year strategic partnership agreement to boost relations.
India, South Africa to revise 22-year-old Strategic Partnership
India and South Africa will update their Strategic Partnership by agreeing on a comprehensive “roadmap” on the way ahead, as well as relaxing visa restrictions.
Venezuelan crisis
President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela faced the most direct challenge to his hold on power.