Russia's Sputnik V developers ready to share technology with Sanofi / GSK amid vaccine delay

He highlighted India's role as a "first responder" for the Maldives, emphasising that India's support during critical periods has been fundamental to the stability and security of the island nation.

Pakistan faces a severe shortage of life-saving medicines, including cancer drugs and vaccines, due to government delays in notifying official prices. While global supply remains stable, regulatory hurdles have stalled legal imports, raising concerns over patient survival and the potential rise of unregulated, counterfeit medicines.

India's Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, met Ant Group leadership to discuss fintech and digital economy opportunities. This follows high-level engagements with Shanghai's Mayor, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Reform, Perform and Transform" mantra to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation through the SCO and BRICS.

The European Union on Wednesday moved to intensify pressure on Tehran amid the conflict in West Asia by approving new sanctions targeting 19 Iranian regime officials and entities accused of serious human rights violations.

India, as a democratic and technologically advanced nation, can play a pivotal role in global discussions on the ethics of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), according to Professor Marilyne Andersen, Director General of the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA).

Balen Shah's RSP is heading for a landslide victory in Nepal's parliamentary polls, leading in 98 seats and winning 19. Shah holds a massive lead over veteran KP Sharma Oli, as the RSP nears a simple majority, with party leaders eyeing a two-third majority of 186 seats.

The IRGC has launched the 23rd wave of "Operation True Promise 4," using new-generation missiles against US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. Iranian state media reported that the strikes also targeted "advanced technology centers" in Israel and maritime assets, including an American aircraft carrier and destroyer.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday discussed defence technology and economic security with Special Advisor to the Japanese Prime Minister Sadamasa Oue in the backdrop of India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.

International experts at Raisina Dialogue 2026 underscored India's pivotal role in global energy and technology. US economist Meredith Walker called India an "essential partner" for energy stability, while Bhutan's Tshering Cigay Dorji lauded India's leadership in making AI inclusive and accessible for smaller nations through its "seven pillars" initiative.

EAM S Jaishankar stated that the era of "big deals" between dominant powers is over, as multipolarity is now an irreversible reality. He argued that the Global South is defined by shared historical experiences, while noting a growing "differentiation" within the previously unified Global West.