NSA Ajit Doval Meets Iranian Official On BRICS Sidelines

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Iran’s Deputy Secretary for Defence Affairs of the Supreme National Security Council, Ghadir Nezamipour, in New Delhi on Monday. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting being hosted by India on 22–23 June 2026.Both sides held discussions on the ongoing situation in West Asia, a region facing heightened

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Israel Reaffirms Commitment To Expand Defence Cooperation With India

India and Israel have reaffirmed their commitment to expand defence cooperation under the Special Strategic Partnership, with Maj Gen Amir Baram’s (Retd) visit to New Delhi marking a significant step forward.The partnership now encompasses joint projects in defence, technology, and innovation, building on Prime Minister Modi’s February 2026 visit to Israel where ties were elevated to a

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EAM Jaishankar Arrives In Mongolia To Strengthen India’s Strategic Partnership

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on Monday, beginning the first leg of his four-day official visit to Mongolia and the Republic of Korea. His stay in Mongolia is scheduled from 22 to 23 June.On arrival, Jaishankar was warmly received by State Secretary Munktushig Ilkhanajav. Expressing gratitude for the reception, he posted on X that he looked forward to

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Iran Walkout At Swiss Talks Highlights Fragile US‑Iran Negotiations

In am embarrassing turn of events at the Lake Lucerne Summit, the first round of US‑Iran talks in Switzerland was marked by a dramatic walkout by the Iranian delegation after President Donald Trump issued fresh threats, leaving mediators visibly stunned and US Vice President JD Vance watching closely.Despite the disruption, negotiations resumed and produced limited progress, including steps

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Sergio Gor Expresses Optimism Ahead of Jamieson Greer’s Visit To Advance US-India Trade Deal

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has expressed optimism ahead of the visit of United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to New Delhi. In a message posted on X, Gor stated that he was looking forward to welcoming Greer to the capital for his scheduled meetings with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and other senior officials.He emphasised that multiple sessions have been planned

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Keir Starmer Resigns As UK Prime Minister Amid Labour Party Pressure

Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Labour Party, conceding to mounting pressure from within his own ranks.His decision sets Britain on course for its seventh premier in just a decade, underscoring the turbulence in British politics.The 63‑year‑old leader confirmed he will remain in office until a successor is chosen and pledged his

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China Retaliates Against US Sanctions With Export Controls On American Defence Firms

China has announced sweeping export controls targeting ten American companies involved in defence and rare earths mining.The decision was unveiled by Beijing’s commerce ministry as a direct response to Washington’s recent expansion of its blacklist of Chinese firms accused of aiding the People’s Liberation Army.The announcement comes just a month after President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing,

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US Military Strike On Suspected Drug Trafficking Vessel In Caribbean Kills Two, Six Survive

The U.S. military has confirmed a lethal strike on a suspected drug trafficking vessel in the Caribbean Sea, killing two men and leaving six survivors.This marks part of a broader campaign that has now exceeded 60 strikes since September 2025, with over 210 fatalities reported. Rights groups have condemned the operations as extrajudicial killings, while Washington insists they target “narco‑

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Hezbollah Terror Group Chief Rejects Israeli Security Zone, Warns of Resistance

Hezbollah terror group chief Naim Qassem has firmly rejected Israel’s declared “security zone” in southern Lebanon, insisting that Israeli troops cannot remain on Lebanese soil and warning that Hezbollah will resist any violations.His remarks came after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that Israeli forces would stay in the area “as long as necessary” to protect Israeli citizens.Hezbollah

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