India declines Russian LNG under sanctions, talks continue on permitted cargoes, sources say 
Maritime Insurgency and Historical Memory: The Baloch Liberation Army’s Naval Turn 
Iran and US Closing in on Deal: Reports 
Armenia, France Elevate Ties to a Strategic Partnership 
Armenia’s Rising Diplomatic Profile India declines Russian LNG under sanctions, talks continue on permitted cargoes, sources say
Reuters New Delhi, May 11 (Reuters) – India has declined Russia’s offer to sell it
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Maritime Insurgency and Historical Memory: The Baloch Liberation Army’s Naval Turn
Mir Hammal Jiand occupies a central place in Baloch historical memory. As a leader of the Hoth/Kalmati tribe, he commanded a fleet of small, fast vessels ghalbas well adapted to the shallow waters and intricate coastline of Makran.
Iran and US Closing in on Deal: Reports
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has said Tehran’s response to US views on its 14-point proposal has not yet been conveyed to Pakistan, state broadcaster IRIB reported on Wednesday.
Armenia, France Elevate Ties to a Strategic Partnership
Armenia & France Sign Strategic Partnership Declaration, Elevating Ties Across Defense, Infrastructure & Technology as Yerevan Signs Major Defense Deals with French Firms
Armenia’s Rising Diplomatic Profile
It is the first time that a country inthe South Caucuses has hosted the summit since its launch in 2022, and the largest diplomatic gathering ever held in Armenia
UAE Holds Iran Responsible for Fresh Attacks
Monday: 4 May 2026: The UAE has accused Iran of carrying out a new attack
UAE oil break exposes deepening Saudi rift as Gulf power shifts
The move also part of a deeper rupture in ties in which Abu Dhabi is prioritising autonomy over deference to Riyadh, they said, and using oil as a tool to express its autonomy and show it will not be dictated to.
Rosatom Launches Bangladesh ‘s First Nuclear Powerplant
Dhaka: April 28, 2026: Rosatom State Corporation launched Bangladesh’s first Nuclear Powerplant. Fresh nuclear fuel
UAE to Exit OPEC, OPEC+ from May 1st
The UAE State news agency WAM said the move follows a review of production policy and capacity, aimed at enhancing flexibility in responding to market demand while continuing to support global energy stability.
Bishkek Holds SCO Defence Ministers Meet
Bishkek: April 28, 2026: The Meeting of Defence Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)