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
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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.
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
UAE Holds Iran Responsible for Fresh Attacks
Monday: 4 May 2026: The UAE has accused Iran of carrying out a new attack
Rosatom Launches Bangladesh ‘s First Nuclear Powerplant
Dhaka: April 28, 2026: Rosatom State Corporation launched Bangladesh’s first Nuclear Powerplant. Fresh nuclear fuel
Pakistan still seeks to bridge US, Iran gaps despite failure of face-to-face talks
With the warring sides still seemingly far apart on issues including Iran’s nuclear ambitions and access through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, oil prices resumed their upward march when trade reopened on Monday. Brent crude was up around 2.5% at around $108 a barrel.