The Russian foreign minister suggested New Delhi could play a bigger role in resolving the Middle East crisis India can mediate in the Middle East conflict given its vast diplomatic expertise, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday.
The Russian foreign minister suggested New Delhi could play a bigger role in resolving the Middle East crisis India can mediate in the Middle East conflict given its vast diplomatic expertise, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday.
The BBC's Tom Bateman asked President Trump about China's willingness to pressure Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
US says Israel-Lebanon talks extended after ‘highly-productive’ meetings US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said negotiations between Israel and Lebanon had been extended following two days of “highly productive” US-mediated talks. Pigott said the State Department would resume “political track” negotiations on 2 and 3 June, while a separate “security track” involving Israeli and Lebanese military delegations would begin at the Pentagon on 29 May. “We hope these discussions will advance lasting peace between the two countries, full recognition of each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and establish genuine security along their shared border,” he said.
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 15 (ANI): Strengthening the architecture of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday formalised a series of pivotal agreements with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan aimed at fortifying regional security and energy resilience amidst the ongoing West Asian crisis.
The US president said the issue, considered a major stumbling block in peace talks, would just make him feel better US President Donald Trump has said recovering Iran's highly enriched uranium is "more for public relations" than anything else, downplaying what remains one of the key sticking points in negotiations aimed at ending the Middle East war.
The US president said the issue, considered a major stumbling block in peace talks, would "just" make him "feel better" US President Donald Trump has said recovering Iran's highly enriched uranium is "more for public relations" than anything else, downplaying what remains one of the key sticking poi
Muscat silent about plans – opposed by US – to charge fee and demand details on nationality of all transiting ships Oman has been caught in geopolitical crossfire after Iran said it was coordinating with Muscat over the future management of the strait of Hormuz, including Tehran’s plans – opposed by the US – for fees to be paid by commercial shipping to a new Iranian government agency. The Omani exclave of Musandam lies to the south of the contested waterway, which normally carries a fifth of the world’s seaborne oil traffic but has been blockaded for 10 weeks since since the US-Israeli attack on Iran in February. Continue reading...
The call, initiated by Friedrich Merz, came soon after he told young people, “I am a great admirer of America. My admiration is not increasing at the moment.
Trump dismisses reports Iran retains missile launchers as ‘fake news’ US President Donald Trump rejected reports suggesting Iran still possesses a large number of missile launchers, describing the claims as “fake news”. “We were hitting them like pinatas,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. “The missile launchers are largely gone,” he said, adding that the US would quickly “take out” the remaining launchers if it returned to military operations inside Iran.
Pakistan repatriates nationals from vessels seized by US Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Islamabad has repatriated 11 Pakistani nationals and 20 Iranian citizens who had been aboard vessels seized by the US in international waters. The individuals were in good health and travelled from Singapore to Bangkok before boarding a flight to Islamabad. The Iranian nationals will continue onwards to Tehran after arriving in Pakistan.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Revealing a fresh twist in the volatile West Asian situation, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday disclosed that Tehran has 'received messages' from the United States expressing willingness to persist with negotiations, despite Donald Trump calling Iran's proposal a 'piece of garbage'.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Amidst disagreements over the US-Israel war on Iran, India on Friday issued a Chair's Statement and Outcome Document after a two-day meeting of foreign ministers from BRICS nations, which includes rival countries of Iran and the United Arab Emirates.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar where he affirmed that friendly nations can rely on Iran for commerce safety. Araghchi clarified that Iran will always carry out historical duty as protector of security in Hormuz.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Asserting that Tehran has 'never wanted nuclear weapons,' Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday reaffirmed his country's commitment to a peaceful nuclear agenda, admitting that critical negotiations with Washington over enriched uranium have hit a temporary stalemate.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Friday criticised the government over the recent fuel price hike, alleging that it shows disregard for public concerns. He added that fuel price changes would affect many sectors and increase inflation, and linked the issue to broader policy decisions.
Beijing [China], May 15 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping laid out the red carpet for his American counterpart in Beijing this week, as the leaders of the world's two most powerful countries met to discuss critical matters. However, trust and suspicion dominated on both sides. The fact that President Donald Trump was going to Beijing put him in the role of supplicant.
NEW DELHI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, participated in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, which was held in New Delhi, Republic of India.
Iranian Foreign Minister reiterates Iranian control over Strait of Hormuz Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi "clarified that Iran will always carry out historical duty as protector of security in Hormuz," in an X post recounting his meeting with Indian Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar. The meeting came after Araghchi slammed the US and Israel for violations of international law, and call on BRICS countries to condemn the US-Israel war on Iran at the BRICS meeting in New Delhi.
Having fought the Trump administration to a draw, China’s Xi Jinping is proposing “constructive strategic stability,” aimed at drawing lines he thinks the U. S. should not cross.
