Keir Starmer

The latest edition of Statecraft covers major geopolitical shifts as US President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit, occurring amid the ongoing West Asia conflict and the Strait of Hormuz blockade, focusses on trade, tariffs, and the Iran war.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the United Kingdom will host a meeting of approximately 35 countries this week to discuss the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on European allies, particularly the United Kingdom and France, for refusing to support the United States in its operations against Iran.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned an arson attack on Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green, North London, calling anti-semitism a 'poison' and describing the incident as an attack on the entire nation.

The West Asia conflict has intensified as Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Israel, Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Iraq.

The conflict in West Asia has intensified following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in large-scale US-Israeli airstrikes on Sunday.

President Donald Trump has expressed disappointment with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer for blocking the use of Diego Garcia base to carry out strikes on Iran.

Iran launched an unprecedented drone attack on the United Kingdom's Akrotiri air base in Cyprus, prompting the complete evacuation of British forces from the strategic facility.

Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in London on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to the Jeffrey Epstein files.

The Kerala Story sequel is at the center of a political firestorm in Kerala. After the release of the trailer of The Kerala Story 2, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has called the sequel a hate-mongering film, accusing it of pushing a communal agenda.

The global fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files has reached a historic turning point with the arrest of former British royal Prince Andrew by Thames Valley Police on charges of misconduct in public office.

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who finally spoke in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, launched his most direct and scathing attack on the Modi government, accusing the centre of selling national interest to the United States in the trade deal.

The Epstein saga has not only rocked American politics, but seems to be leading to the unseating of the British Premier. Sir Keir Starmer faces the most difficult time of his Prime Ministership for the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK Ambassador to the United States.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday that India and the US are expected to finalise and sign a joint statement on the first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement within 4-5 days.

On this edition of India Today Global, Geeta Mohan examines the shifting global alliances as US President Donald Trump’s 'confrontational trade and foreign policies' push traditional allies toward China. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Beijing for a three-day visit to revive economic engagement, marking the first such trip by a UK leader since 2018. The programme also highlights India’s growing diplomatic footprint as New Delhi prepares to host over 10 Arab foreign ministers for the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting on January 30-31. Discussions are expected to cover regional stability, the Palestinian issue, and the launch of the India and Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, the report covers the strengthening of India-Canada energy ties during India Energy Week in Goa and the escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney over tariff threats and economic sovereignty following the US capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

On this edition of India Today Global, Geeta Mohan examines the shifting global alliances as US President Donald Trump’s 'confrontational trade and foreign policies' push traditional allies toward China. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Beijing for a three-day visit to revive economic engagement, marking the first such trip by a UK leader since 2018. The programme also highlights India’s growing diplomatic footprint as New Delhi prepares to host over 10 Arab foreign ministers for the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting on January 30-31. Discussions are expected to cover regional stability, the Palestinian issue, and the launch of the India and Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, the report covers the strengthening of India-Canada energy ties during India Energy Week in Goa and the escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney over tariff threats and economic sovereignty following the US capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP and senior party leader Arvind Sawant paid an emotional tribute to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a tragic plane crash on Wednesday, describing him as a “trustworthy man” and a “man of his words.”

On this India Today special report, the focus is on the escalating diplomatic row between the United Kingdom and the United States. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly criticised US President Donald Trump following comments suggesting NATO allies were not on the front lines during conflicts. Starmer stated, 'I consider President Trump's remarks to be insulting and frankly appalling,' while paying tribute to the 457 British service members who lost their lives in Afghanistan. The Prime Minister emphasised that the UK fought alongside American forces for shared values and urged the US President to apologise for the hurt caused to the families of the fallen. The discussion further explores the historical context of NATO's Article 5, which was invoked following the 9/11 attacks, and Trump's recurring rhetoric regarding the alliance's contributions. The programme examines how these statements impact the special relationship between London and Washington amidst ongoing security and intelligence cooperation.

On this Special Report, the focus is on the escalating tensions between the United States and European powers. US President Donald Trump has sparked significant outrage by threatening to take over Greenland, a move that coincides with his pledge for a sweeping tariff fight with Europe. During a recent interaction, Trump remarked on his relationship with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, stating, 'They get a little bit rough when I'm not around.' He criticized the internal state of both nations, specifically citing immigration and energy as primary failures. Trump urged the United Kingdom to abandon wind energy and instead utilize the North Sea, which he described as an 'unbelievable asset.' Furthermore, he confirmed he would not be attending the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) Nations meeting in Paris. The programme examines the geopolitical implications of these statements and the growing friction within the Western alliance.

In a bid to push for the acquisition of Greenland, the United States is preparing to deploy aircraft to a key military base in Greenland.