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.
The US delegation came hoping Beijing would offer deals easing tensions caused by Washingtons foreign policy blunders, such as Iran war, Danny Haiphong says US President Donald Trump's Chinavisitwas an attempt to "save face" and seek relief after the Iran war destabilized the global economy, geopolitical analyst Danny Haiphong has told RT.
The US delegation came hoping Beijing would offer deals easing tensions caused by Washington's foreign policy blunders, such as Iran war, Danny Haiphong says US President Donald Trump's China visit was an attempt to "save face"</e
US president said he and Chinese leader ‘settled a lot of different problems’ but gave little detail on solutions Trump China visit live – latest updates Donald Trump’s whirlwind trip to Beijing – the first US presidential visit in nearly a decade – wrapped up with much fanfare but little clarity about what was actually achieved. Trump said on Friday that he and Xi Jinping, China’s leader, “settled a lot of different problems that other people wouldn’t have been able to solve”. But he didn’t provide much detail on what those solutions were.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Highlighting the precarious state of regional diplomacy, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday suggested that efforts to de-escalate tensions in West Asia are currently hamstrung by deep-seated friction with Washington.
India and UAE sign defence and energy deals during Modi's state visit Submitted by Shraddha Joshi on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 12:46 The deals come amid rising economic challenges in India, exacerbated by US-Israeli war on Iran UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi embrace during the latter's state visit to Abu Dhabi, on 15 May 2026 (Seshadri Sukumar/Zuma Press Wire/Reuters) Off The governments of India and the United Arab Emirates have signed new pacts on defence and petroleum supply during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the UAE on Friday, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on X. The new deals build on the existing "India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership", according to a statement posted by Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the MEA. The ministry announced seven outcomes from the state visit, including a collaboration agreement between the Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (ISPRL) and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), a Strategic Defence Partnership and a $5bn Emirati development investment.
Spearheaded by Saudi Arabia, most regional powers seek to avoid a devastating new conflict once the US-Israeli war on Tehran ends, the report says Saudi Arabia has floated the idea of a landmark non-aggression pact between the Gulf states and Iran after the end of the US-Israeli war on Tehran, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing diplomatic sources.
Spearheaded by Saudi Arabia, most regional powers seek to avoid a devastating new conflict once the US-Israeli war on Tehran ends, the report says Saudi Arabia has floated the idea of a landmark non-aggression pact between the Gulf states and Iran after the end of the US-Israeli war on Tehran, the F
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araqchi called on BRICS member states to jointly resist US bullying and coercive practices.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump claimed on Friday that he has no objection to a 20-year suspension of Iran’s nuclear activities, while reports indicate that the proposal itself originated from the American side and was firmly rejected by Tehran.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Launching a scathing critique of Washington's diplomatic credibility, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday asserted that the United States remains the primary barrier to peace in West Asia. Araghchi claimed that after more than a month of failed military objectives, the US attempted to pivot toward dialogue, a move met with deep-seated skepticism in Tehran.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday called for urgent reforms in global governance institutions, including the United Nations and a stronger multilateral cooperation.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Intensifying the footprint of their 'privileged strategic partnership,' Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday revealed that Moscow and New Delhi have engaged in 'detailed discussions' spanning the high-stakes sectors of defence manufacturing, space exploration, and fertiliser cooperation.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran will continue the path of negotiations whenever it feels that the United States is serious and prepared to reach a fair and balanced agreement.
Iran's foreign minister says it 'received messages' saying US was willing to continue talks Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday his government had received messages from the US indicating that President Donald Trump's administration was open to continuing talks aimed at ending the Iran war. "What was said that the United States rejected Iran's proposal or Iran's response to the American proposal was a few days ago, when Mr Trump tweeted and said that it was unacceptable," Araghchi told reporters in Delhi, the Indian capital. "But after that we received messages again from the Americans saying that they are willing to continue the talks and continue the interaction.
Beijing [China], May 15 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that China has indicated it is 'not in favour' of militarising the Strait of Hormuz or introducing any tolling mechanism as done by Iran during the course of the conflict in West Asia.
Palestinian ambassador Husam Zomlot to run for Fatah's central committee Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 09:52 The ambassador to the UK, who is originally from Gaza, announced his intention to run on Friday and has the backing of the widow of Yasser Arafat Husam Zomlot, the Palestinian ambassador to the United Kingdom, delivers a speech in Parliament Square, central London, on 8 June 2024 (Justin Tallis/AFP) Off The Palestinian ambassador to the UK , Husam Zomlot, has announced his intention to run for the central committee of Fatah. Zomlot, who has been a prominent voice during Israel's genocide in Gaza, posted the announcement on Instagram. "Today, Friday, 15/05/2026, which coincides with the 78th Nakba, Husam Zomlot, a Palestinian refugee born and raised in beloved Gaza, announces his intention to run for the member of the Central Committee for Fatah Movement," he wrote.
