EAM Jaishankar Meets French President Emmanuel Macron

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a significant meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Thursday, conveying warm wishes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.This encounter underscores the robust India-France strategic partnership amid evolving global dynamics. Jaishankar expressed deep appreciation for Macron’s insights into contemporary international developments and his

January 9, 2026
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Three Indian Nationals Among Crew of US-Seized Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker: Report

A report by RT has revealed that three Indian nationals were among the 28 crew members on board a Russian-flagged oil tanker seized by US military forces in the North Atlantic Ocean.The incident occurred on Wednesday, marking a significant escalation in maritime tensions amid ongoing sanctions enforcement.The tanker, named Marinera but previously known as Bella-1, had been under pursuit by the US

January 9, 2026
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Russia Warns US: Stop Unlawful Marinera Attacks Or Risk Euro-Atlantic Escalation

Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Maria ZakharovaThe Russian Foreign Ministry has issued a vehement condemnation of the United States’ actions against the oil tanker Marinera, labelling them as unlawful and a direct violation of international maritime law. In a statement released on Thursday, Moscow urged Washington to immediately cease its operations

January 9, 2026
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‘Advice To European Leaders Is To Take US President Seriously’: JD Vance On Greenland

US Vice President JD Vance has urged European leaders to take President Trump’s interest in Greenland seriously, amid growing concerns over hostile adversaries eyeing the strategically vital territory. Speaking at a White House press briefing, Vance emphasised that Greenland’s importance extends beyond American missile defence to global security, warning that if Europe fails to prioritise

January 9, 2026
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China Accuses Japan of Nuclear Ambitions Threatening Global Peace

China has sharply criticised Japan over what it describes as expanding "nuclear ambitions" under its new government, labelling them a "serious threat to world peace and stability."Speaking at a regular press briefing on Thursday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning referenced a new report titled Nuclear Ambitions of Japan’s Right-Wing Forces: A Serious Threat to World Peace, issued by

January 9, 2026
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Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Slams Internet Blackout Amid Massive Protests

Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has strongly condemned the Iranian regime’s nationwide internet blackout amid widespread protests sweeping the country. Speaking from Paris on 9 January 2026, Pahlavi accused the government of severing all communication lines, including landlines and potentially satellite signals, to silence demonstrators demanding freedom.In a poignant post on X, Pahlavi

January 9, 2026
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