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The UAE is actively exploring a major defence shift by turning to India for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Akashteer air defence control system, driven by the shortcomings of U.S.-supplied THAAD and Patriot systems during the Iran war.This move reflects Abu Dhabi’s intent to diversify suppliers and deepen its strategic partnership with New Delhi, which has already seen three
HAL’s negotiations with GE Aerospace on the F414 engine program remain firmly on track, with sources clarifying that reported pricing disputes are linked to separate DRDO discussions for the AMCA project rather than HAL’s talks, according to an exclusive report by NDTV.This distinction reassures stakeholders that HAL’s supply and manufacturing plans with GE continue without disruption.Talks
Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his condolences and offer of assistance following the devastating earthquakes that struck Caracas on Wednesday evening.The twin tremors caused widespread destruction, with buildings collapsing and emergency response efforts being triggered across the capital.Rodriguez responded to Modi’s
India and the United States have advanced their trade negotiations after US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer’s two‑day meeting with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on 23–24 June.Experts at the Asia Society Policy Institute caution, however, that despite progress, key differences remain unresolved and a final agreement is not yet within reach.Wendy Cutler, Senior Vice President at
The India-United States partnership is entering a new phase of accelerated cooperation, with the US State Department describing India as one of its most important strategic partners.Officials emphasised that collaboration is expanding rapidly across trade, technology, energy and defence.Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Bethany Poulos Morrison stated that the Trump
Iran has declared that the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog will not be permitted to inspect nuclear facilities that were bombed by the United States and Israel during last year’s conflict.This announcement came as the first round of talks aimed at ending the Middle East war concluded in Switzerland.Tehran and Washington have signed a memorandum of understanding to bring an end to the war, which
A U.S. airstrike in northwest Syria on 19 June 2026 killed Ali Husayn al‑Ulaywi, a senior Islamic State leader, marking a significant blow to the group’s attempts to reassert itself in the region. The strike underscores Washington’s continuing commitment to dismantling ISIS remnants and protecting American and allied interests.The U.S. Central Command confirmed that the precision strike targeted
India’s AMCA program faces a serious setback as negotiations with GE Aerospace over the F414 engines have stalled, with the US company demanding prices nearly three times higher than earlier estimates, according to a report by New Indian Express.This deadlock threatens timelines for the indigenous fifth‑generation fighter and comes at a time when Pakistan is moving closer to inducting China’s J‑
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has emphasised that President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi share an amazing relationship which has been nurtured over many years. He noted that both leaders agreed to elevate the ties between India and the United States to the next level across every aspect of the relationship, including the ongoing trade negotiations.In a
India has once again underlined that its energy security policy is firmly anchored in national interest, with affordability and diversification of sources at the heart of its strategy.The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stressed that the government’s approach is designed to provide reliable energy to 1.4 billion citizens, irrespective of external pressures or sanctions