Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Iran by announcing the deployment of a second aircraft carrier group to West Asia and stating that a change in power in Tehran “would be the best thing that could happen.” The announcement came after Trump visited American troops at Fort…
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US–Iran Talks in Oman Amid Nuclear and Regional Tensions
The United States and Iran are set to hold high-stakes talks in Muscat, Oman, on Friday, reviving a fragile diplomatic channel at a time of intense military pressure and deep political mistrust. Both sides confirmed the meeting after reports earlier in the day suggested that disagreements over the agenda and…
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India Will Continue to Support Palestine, PM Modi Tells Arab Leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reaffirmed India’s long-standing and principled support for the people of Palestine, underscoring New Delhi’s commitment to peace, stability, and a negotiated two-state solution in West Asia. The assurance came during his meeting with Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian in New Delhi. The meeting took…
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Jaishankar: Ending Gaza War a Shared Global Priority
Ending the ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip has emerged as a widely shared global priority, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Saturday while addressing the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers meeting in New Delhi. Emphasising India’s deep engagement with West Asia, he underlined that conflicts stretching from Gaza to…
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Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise as Iran Plans Military Drills
The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime choke points, has once again become the epicentre of escalating tensions between Iran and the United States. Tehran’s announcement of a five-day military drill in the narrow waterway has prompted sharp warnings from Washington, raising fresh concerns over global…
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Trump Signals Hope to Avoid Military Action Against Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he hopes military action against Iran can be avoided, even as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. Speaking to reporters on January 29, Trump confirmed that communication channels with Iran remain open, despite the United States deploying a large naval force to…
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PM Modi to Visit Israel on February 27, First Trip in Third Term
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to Israel on February 27–28, marking his first visit to the country during his third term and his first Israel trip in nearly nine years. The visit comes at a crucial time for India–Israel relations, with both countries looking to deepen strategic…
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General Dwivedi Boosts Defence Ties with UAE, Sri Lanka
New Delhi: The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, successfully concluded his official visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka from 5 to 8 January 2026. The visits aimed to strengthen defence cooperation, enhance military-to-military engagement, and deepen strategic partnerships with key nations in…
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PM Modi-Netanyahu Talks on Strategic Cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel on December 10, 2025. The two leaders reviewed the steady momentum in the India-Israel strategic partnership and agreed to pursue closer cooperation across political, economic and security domains. Both emphasised a shared, uncompromising stance against…
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ICG Ship Sarthak Makes Maiden Port Call at Suwaikh, Kuwait
Indian Coast Guard vessel ICGS Sarthak, an indigenously designed Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), arrived at Suwaikh Port on December 9 as part of its Overseas Deployment (OSD) to the Gulf. The five-day visit aims to strengthen bilateral maritime ties, conduct professional exchanges and advance cooperative efforts under India’s SAGAR vision….