US-Iran draft deal proposes restoring Hormuz shipping
The proposed framework reportedly lays out a phased plan to de-escalate the conflict while addressing key economic and security concerns of both sides.
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India and Cyprus strengthen ties with Strategic Partnership
Recognising Cyprus’s critical geographical position in the Eastern Mediterranean and its current Presidency of the Council of the European Union, defence ties received a major upgrade.
Cypriot President on First Ever India Visit
President Christodoulides arrived this afternoon in Mumbai wearing a grey Nehru jacket and a high profile delegation comprising several ministers.
US Postpones Military Strikes on Iran
President Donald Trump said the decision following requests from Gulf leaders, including UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Qatar Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
India, UAE ink key energy, defence pacts
India and the UAE signed six agreements spanning strategic oil reserves, defence cooperation, ports, AI and long-term LPG supply
India Ready to Extend all Possible Support to Bring Peace in West Asia: Modi
The Modi-Al Nahyan meeting took place shortly after the prime minister landed in the Gulf nation in the first leg of his five-nation tour that also includes four European countries.
BRICS foreign ministers meet in India as Iran war, oil prices and divisions test the bloc’s unity
India, which holds the BRICS chair this year, was hosting the foreign ministers from the expanded bloc, which now includes Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
At BRICS MeetJaishankar voices India’s stand on Palestine at BRICS
Speaking on the Israel-Palestine issue, Jaishankar said, “India supports a two – state solution where the Palestine issue is concerned.”
Afghanistan: 28 million people unable to meet their basic living needs
A new report by UNDP says that nearly three-quarters of Afghans were forced to rely on negative coping mechanisms to survive, while more than 80% of households remained in debt.
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.