Ministry of External Affairs of India
India's Ministry of External Affairs is the central government body responsible for the country's foreign policy and diplomatic relations. It is headed by a cabinet-ranked Minister of External Affairs. The ministry is headquartered in New Delhi and operates through India's network of embassies, high commissions and consulates abroad.
-
U.S. House passes sweeping Russia and Iran sanctions bill, sending it to Trump
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump for signature. The bill imposes mandatory sanctions on Russian leadership, oligarchs, banks, energy firms and the shadow fleet, and authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on countries among the top five buyers of Russian oil and gas. Ukraine welcomed the measure; China, India and Russia sharply criticized it; Germany praised it; Hungary is seeking an exemption.