Oslo, May 18 (IANS) Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store on Monday underscored the importance of deeper cooperation between India and Norway in upholding a rules-based international order amid growing geopolitical tensions and rising protectionism. He also said that both countries must remain united in opposing the use of diplomacy, trade and technology as instruments of pressure in global affairs. Addressing a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Store said, “We have t…
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Tehran, May 16 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday lauded Pope Leo’s “moral stance” against the US-Israeli military action while emphasising that Tehran remains committed to diplomacy and peaceful solutions to the ongoing conflict in the region. In a message addressed to Pope Leo, Pezeshkian expressed appreciation to the leader of the world’s Catholics for his stance on the attack carried out by the United States in coordination with Israel, Iran’s official news agency IRN…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) India and the United Arab Emirates signed key agreements, during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, on a framework for the bilateral strategic defence partnership, the supply of LPG and strategic petroleum reserves, and an investment to the tune of $5 billion US dollars in Indian Infrastructure and RBL Bank and Samman Capital. An agreement was also signed for setting up a ship repair cluster at Vadinar.Speaking during delegation-level talks in Abu Dhabi…
Male, May 14 (IANS) Pakistan’s failure to host the second round of talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad reflects more than a logistical setback. The Iranian Foreign Minister’s early exit, followed by Washington’s decision to suspend the visit of its envoys, signals a breakdown shaped more by mistrust rather than procedural delays, a report has detailed. According to a report in Maldivian media outlet Etruth MV, effective diplomatic mediation depends on consistency, discretion, and ne…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) India and Canada began the second round of negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement, with the two sides aiming to seal the deal by year-end. The five-day talks in New Delhi come on Monday ahead of the Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s scheduled visit to Canada at the end of this month to accelerate the momentum of the economic engagement as the two countries target increasing bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030. “The attempt is to fast-track talks …
Tehran, May 3 (IANS) Iran has outlined a new diplomatic proposal aimed at ending its ongoing confrontation with the United States and Israel, as senior officials briefed foreign envoys in Tehran on Saturday, signalling a renewed push for negotiations while maintaining a firm security posture. Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi met ambassadors and representatives from several countries to explain Tehran’s latest initiative. According to Iranian o…
Washington, May 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump told lawmakers that the war against Iran has “terminated,” as the military action — which was launched without Congressional approval — has reached a 60-day legal deadline.”There has been no exchange of fire between the United States and Iran since April 7, 2026,” Trump was quoted by Politico as saying in a letter to congressional leaders.”The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated,” Trump said.According to the report, th…
Washington, May 1 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Friday said that negotiations with the Iranians remain uncertain, warning he is “not satisfied” with current proposals while keeping both diplomacy and military action on the table. “They want to make a deal, but I’m not satisfied with it, so we’ll see what happens,” Trump told reporters before departing on Marine One.He described Iran’s leadership as fragmented and unable to reach a consensus. “They all want to make a deal, bu…
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address as the standout moment of the 11th Heads of Mission (HoM) Conference, underlining the growing importance of trade, technology and tourism — the “3Ts” — in India’s diplomatic strategy.In a post on X, Jaishankar said the conference deliberations also focused on the Neighbourhood First policy, deeper engagement with the Indian diaspora, and the need for resilience and de-ri…
New York, May 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced that he will remove tariffs on Scottish whisky to celebrate the connection between the United States and Britain as King Charles III winds up his four-day visit to the United States.”In Honor of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom … I will be removing the Tariffs and Restrictions on Whiskey having to do with Scotland’s ability to work with the Commonwealth of Kentucky on Whiskey and Bourbon, two very important Industries within Sc…