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"Zionist regime" policies block economic ties: Iranian envoy

Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, highlighted Tehran's commitment to dialogue and international cooperation, expressing optimism that the recent US-Iran peace agreement could ease economic restrictions, strengthen global trade, and create new opportunities for investment and economic engagement. He also emphasised the importance of mutual respect and diplomacy for long-term stability.

2026-06-18T16:02:33.050536+00:00 IST

India-UK trade agreement will enter into force from July 15: MEA

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday (local time) said that the announcement of the implementation of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was among the key outcomes of Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi's engagements on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, with the pact set to come into force on July 15.

2026-06-18T15:58:07.618898+00:00 IST

Peace process sustainability rests heavily on mutual accountability: Iranian envoy Mohammad Fathali

Iranian envoy Mohammad Fathali emphasised that the success of the new US-Iran peace agreement depends on all parties honouring their commitments. He described the accord as a potential turning point for regional stability and international cooperation, while stressing that any failure to uphold obligations could jeopardise its long-term success.

2026-06-18T15:49:17.737435+00:00 IST

India-EU, Canada CEPA targeted for year-end conclusion: MEA

During a press briefing following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in the 52nd G7 summit in Evian, France, the Foreign Secretary highlighted that India and the European Union are set to sign the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) before the end of the year.

2026-06-18T15:46:12.483382+00:00 IST

"Not a country upon which political will can be imposed": Iran

In an interview with ANI, the envoy said that the war not only failed to achieve its declared objectives but also imposed substantial costs on the region and the global economy.

2026-06-18T15:32:28.238235+00:00 IST

Foreign Secy Misri on PM Modi's participation in VivaTech

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday (local time) said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the VivaTech summit in Paris, where India was the AI country of focus and partner country, using the platform to showcase the country's technological innovation and vision for artificial intelligence.

2026-06-18T15:19:51.084300+00:00 IST

UK envoy Cameron says academic ties is the "future" in ties

British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron on Thursday said that education will play a central role in shaping the future of India-UK relations by creating a generation of globally connected entrepreneurs, business leaders and innovators.

2026-06-18T15:11:57.147927+00:00 IST

Middle East

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US military strikes Iran’s Qeshm Port, Bandar Abbas: Fox Reports

Following reports of multiple explosions near the Qeshm port and Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on Thursday (local time), Fox News Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin, citing a senior US official, stated that the US military conducted strikes on these strategically vital maritime corridors of the Islamic Republic.

2026-05-07T21:18:52.825468+00:00 IST

Multiple explosions reported near Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island

Multiple explosions were reported near Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island in southern Iran on Thursday (local time), according to several reports from Iranian state media, amid conflicting accounts over the circumstances surrounding the incident.

2026-05-07T20:56:10.627983+00:00 IST

India-UAE review full spectrum of ties during Misri's visit

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday met UAE's MoS for International Cooperation, Reem Al Hashimy, and reviewed the full spectrum of ties, along with discussing the regional situation.

2026-05-07T17:43:23.594854+00:00 IST

Asia

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Dhaka likely to buy China's J-10CE jets to modernise air force

Dhaka is planning to acquire China's J-10CE fighter jets as part of efforts to modernise its air force, Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman said on Tuesday.

2026-08-25T16:35:54.303292+00:00 IST

Imran Khan's son says Pakistan sliding towards dictatorship

"Yes, undoubtedly," asserted Sulaiman on Tuesday, the elder son of Imran Khan, who has alleged inhumane treatment being meted out to the former PM over the past several years. Imran Khan has been incarcerated at Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail since 2023.

2026-08-25T16:21:23.452700+00:00 IST

US spy chief John Ratcliffe on Moscow visit: Reports

Early today, an American Boeing C-17A Globemaster III military transport aircraft was spotted landing at Moscow's Vnukovo International Airport, according to online air traffic monitoring systems, Russian news agency TASS reported.

2026-08-25T16:20:46.638906+00:00 IST

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Jaishankar, Russia's Lavrov discuss bilateral cooperation

The two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation, West Asia, the BRICS, and the SCO.

2025-07-07T00:07:56.716583+00:00 IST

BRICS welcomes Indonesia as member

The joint declaration of the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro on Sunday stated, "We welcome the Republic of Indonesia as a BRICS member, as well as the Republic of Belarus, the Plurinational State of Bolivia, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republic of Cuba, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Malaysia, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Republic of Uganda, and the Republic of Uzbekistan as BRICS partner countries."

2025-07-06T23:59:05.511755+00:00 IST

BRICS welcome India’s Candidacy to host COP 33 in 2028

The leaders also expressed full support for India's BRICS Chairship in 2026 and the holding of the 18th BRICS Summit in India.

2025-07-06T23:00:18.542461+00:00 IST

Europe

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Iran FM conveys "red lines" to US via Pakistan: Iran media

Tehran has sent "red lines" and a "new proposal" to Washington via Pakistan, seeking to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. While Iran suggests delaying nuclear talks, the US remains firm on enrichment curbs and its maritime blockade, with President Trump opting for phone diplomacy.

2026-04-27T07:47:50.972944+00:00 IST

Islamabad talks set "conditions" for US peace deal: Iranian FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in St Petersburg for high-level talks with President Putin. According to Al Jazeera and IRNA, the visit follows "productive" regional missions to Pakistan and Oman aimed at reviewing "specific conditions" for peace negotiations and ensuring the secure passage of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-27T05:04:08.999055+00:00 IST

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi in Russia for talks with Putin

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin, following shuttle diplomacy in Pakistan and Oman. Tehran has reportedly submitted a "new proposal" to Washington to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, while deferring nuclear negotiations to a later stage.

2026-04-27T03:16:03.323356+00:00 IST

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Nuclear weapons program is destroyed...gone: US VP Vance

"We destroyed a substantial number of their ballistic missiles and their ballistic missile launchers themselves. The nuclear weapons program is destroyed. It is gone," Vance stated, framing the peace deal as an extension of this military success rather than a concession.

2026-06-18T16:56:21.359398+00:00 IST

12.5 million barrels of oil went through Strait of Hormuz: Vance

"The president's peace plan in Iran is already bearing real fruits for the American people. Last night, 12.5 million barrels of oil went through the Strait of Hormuz, which is a high since the beginning of the conflict," Vance said.

2026-06-18T16:48:08.147057+00:00 IST

Vance issues warning to Iran to "comply fully" with peace deal

Addressing a presser at the White House, Vance said that compliance with the peace deal will provide Iran a "transformative relationship" in the Middle East, hailing it as a "win-win situation" for the US.

2026-06-18T16:21:59.294957+00:00 IST

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Europe

Moscow hosts landmark 20th BRICS anniversary week

Celebrating two decades of cooperation, the BRICS Anniversary Week commenced in Moscow on June 15, bringing together global leaders and experts. Organised by TV BRICS and the All-Russia State Library, the event features key panel discussions on economic growth, media cooperation, and institutional achievements like the New Development Bank.

2026-06-18T15:04:01.495084+00:00 IST

Asia

Hormuz security "fundamental principle": Iranian envoy

Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, reaffirmed Iran's commitment to ensuring security and free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. He expressed hope that the new US-Iran peace agreement would bring regional stability, ease sanctions, revive oil exports to India, and strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries.

2026-06-18T14:48:16.430494+00:00 IST

Asia

All parties should uphold their commitments: Iran’s envoy Fathali

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Ambassador Fathali characterised the agreement as a potentially transformative moment for global stability. "We believe that the current agreement has the potential to become a historic turning point in the region and in international relations, provided that all parties uphold their commitments in good faith and with a full sense of responsibility," Fathali said.

2026-06-18T14:24:33.529674+00:00 IST

Europe

PM Modi interacts with Alstom CEO Martin Sion

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, had a productive interaction with Martin Sion, CEO of Alstom.

2026-06-18T14:21:38.565284+00:00 IST

Asia

UK envoy Lindy Cameron on US-Iran peace deal

British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron on Thursday said that the UK has welcomed the US-Iran peace deal and is now focused on ensuring its implementation, stressing the importance of safe and predictable transit through the Strait of Hormuz for both Indian and British economies.

2026-06-18T14:01:29.106257+00:00 IST

Asia

'Iran can again become one of India's principal oil suppliers'

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Fathali said that before the imposition of sanctions, Iran was at times among India's top three crude oil suppliers, and the volume of bilateral trade exceeded USD 17 billion annually.

2026-06-18T13:53:06.744025+00:00 IST

Europe

Shipping titan CMA CGM's chief Saade hails talks with PM Modi

Saade, who heads the world's third-largest carrier, headquartered Marseille, termed the meeting with PM as a "great honour" and said that the discussion focussed on developing various initiatives in India, particularly expansion in maritime shipping.

2026-06-18T13:26:49.063605+00:00 IST

Asia

Bangladeshi Hindu students to stage protest on June 19

Bangladeshi Hindu students will hold a large protest on Friday against the alleged disrespect shown to the Hindu God Lord Ram. The students alleged that recently, a violent mob desecrated the statue of Lord Ram by placing a shoe on it, which is an insult and an affront to the Hindu religion.

2026-06-18T13:13:29.531730+00:00 IST

Europe

Saint-Gobain to invest EUR 1 billion in India: CEO Benoit Bazin

Chairman and CEO of Saint-Gobain, Benoit Bazin, on Thursday said the company is committed to investing another EUR 1 billion in India over the next five years, calling the country the firm's " fastest-growing country around the world."

2026-06-18T13:07:28.352468+00:00 IST

Europe

India's startups are forging many new partnerships: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India is using technology at a massive scale for financial inclusion, education, telemedicine, agriculture and more and its startups are forging many new partnerships.

2026-06-18T13:02:21.903055+00:00 IST

Europe

BRICS Anniversary Week kicks off in Moscow

BRICS Anniversary Week commenced in Moscow to mark the bloc's two-decade journey. Organised by TV BRICS, the event gathers global experts for diplomatic, economic, and cultural sessions. Discussions focus on strengthening international ties, promoting innovation, and enhancing cooperation with countries of the Global South.

2026-06-18T12:59:12.260598+00:00 IST

Asia

China slammed over jailed journalist Dong Yuyu's health crisis

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has urged China to grant immediate medical parole to imprisoned 64-year-old journalist Dong Yuyu due to a rapidly growing lung tumour and worsening cardiac health. Dong, serving a seven-year espionage sentence, is reportedly enduring harsh prison labour conditions in Tianjin.

2026-06-18T12:35:03.986488+00:00 IST

Asia

"Key part of Vision 2035": Lindy Cameron on India-UK trade deal

Speaking with ANI, Cameron characterised the agreement as a transformative deal that will bolster long-term GDP growth for both nations by approximately five billion pounds, adding that it will foster a more "confident" and expansive bilateral relationship.

2026-06-18T12:22:10.775998+00:00 IST

Middle East

Iran's Pezeshkian terms MoU a "historic document"

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump signed a historic peace MoU at Versailles to de-escalate regional tensions. The agreement outlines a framework for a ceasefire, sanctions relief, and nuclear talks, though ambiguity remains over its implementation timeline and Trump's prior digital approval.

2026-06-18T12:16:14.382978+00:00 IST