Pakistan’s exports to Europe stagnate despite GSP+ sops

IANS | April 28, 2026 9:12 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Pakistan’s exports to Europe have stagnated in the first nine months of 2025-26 despite the continued access to the European Union’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+), according to a report in the local media.

UNGA President says 'small steps' taken on UNSC reforms

IANS | April 28, 2026 8:46 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Annalena Baerbock said on Tuesday that discussions about the reform of the Security Council (UNSC) have increased and mentioned that UN has taken "small steps" in this regard.

UAE exits OPEC, OPEC+ in big jolt to oil cartel

IANS | April 28, 2026 7:36 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it was leaving the OPEC and OPEC+ cartels in what is seen as a major setback to the group of oil-exporting countries led by Saudi Arabia.

INS Sunayana's Singapore visit strengthens maritime ties, fosters interoperability

IANS | April 28, 2026 5:19 PM

Singapore, April 28 (IANS) Several top dignitaries from Singapore's Ministry of Defence, Navy, Diplomatic Corps, prominent Singaporeans and members of the Indian diaspora attended a reception onboard visiting Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sunayana at the Changi Naval Base, the High Commission of India in Singapore stated on Tuesday.