India’s energy security and strategic diversification in Gulf seen as ‘rational policy’: Report

IANS | May 26, 2026 9:28 PM

Sofia, May 26 (IANS) As India’s footprint in the Gulf continues to expand, particularly through the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the deepening partnership highlights growing strategic convergence in a region already under strain. The engagement with the UAE extends beyond trade, intersecting intra-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tension, the evolving Gulf security architecture, and established regional partnerships, a report has highlighted.

India slams 'unwarranted references' on J&K in Pak-China joint statement

IANS | May 26, 2026 8:55 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) India on Tuesday slammed the "unwarranted references" to Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the Joint Statement issued by China and Pakistan following a meeting between the leaders of the two countries in Beijing, reiterating once again that no other country has the locus standi to comment on the same.

India-Israel partnership anchored in shared core values: Israeli envoy

IANS | May 26, 2026 5:14 PM

Jerusalem/New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Emphasising that India and Israel share a special and unique relationship, Israel's Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Tuesday said that the bilateral partnership is rooted in six core values, including civilisational resilience, fight against terrorism, democratic norms, innovation, religious tolerance and inclusive development.