India's BRICS Presidency faces diplomatic test amid Middle East tensions: Report

IANS | March 19, 2026 9:37 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) India's 2026 BRICS presidency is expected to test New Delhi’s diplomacy even more than its highly successful presidency of the G20 as BRICS members - including Iran, the UAE and Saudi Arabia - navigate divergent positions amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The question, a report highlighted on Thursday, is how India would be able to forge consensus language acceptable to all sides.

Qatar says Iran's attack on Ras Laffan will have major repercussions on energy supplies

IANS | March 19, 2026 9:36 PM

Doha, March 19 (IANS) Qatar on Thursday strongly condemned "Iran's aggression" and demanded immediate cessation of hostilities asserting that increasing hostilities and escalating the war will only lead to further destabilization of the region.

Pakistan ICBM push raises US threat: Tulsi Gabbard

IANS | March 19, 2026 8:49 PM

Washington, March 19 (IANS) Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missile programme could develop into a threat to the U.S. homeland, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard warned on Thursday.

EAM Jaishankar, Israeli counterpart Sa'ar discuss West Asia conflict

IANS | March 19, 2026 8:40 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar held a telephonic conversation on Thursday over the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its repercussions.

US lawmakers spar over State Department's war response

IANS | March 19, 2026 7:50 PM

Washington, March 19 (IANS) US lawmakers sharply disagreed over the State Department’s response to the Middle East conflict, with Democrats saying it failed to protect American citizens and officials insisting the system worked.

EAM Jaishankar, UAE's Minister of State for International Cooperation discuss West Asia conflict

IANS | March 19, 2026 7:39 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with UAE's Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy on Thursday, discussing latest developments related to the conflict in West Asia.

Indian citizens continue to return home from Iran via Armenia and Azerbaijan: MEA

IANS | March 19, 2026 7:21 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) At least 882 Indian nationals stranded in Iran, including students, business professionals and pilgrims, are making their way back home through Azerbaijan and Armenia, with many already having arrived, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.

PM Modi and Jordan's King Abdullah II express concern over West Asia situation, call for dialogue

IANS | March 19, 2026 7:05 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jordan's King Abdullah II held a telephonic conversation on Thursday, their second this month, expressing concern over the evolving situation in West Asia. The two leaders highlighted the need for dialogue and diplomacy for the early restoration of peace, security and stability in the region.

Pakistan has history of clandestine nuclear proliferation: MEA

IANS | March 19, 2026 6:49 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) India on Thursday said that Pakistan has a history of clandestine nuclear proliferation and US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard's statement makes it clear on what kind of threat Islamabad poses to the world.

Legal matter, govt agencies investigating case: India on arrest of six Ukrainian nationals

IANS | March 19, 2026 6:24 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) India on Thursday said that the case involving arrest of six Ukrainian nationals is a "legal matter" and Indian government agencies are investigating the matter.

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India's BRICS Presidency faces diplomatic test amid Middle East tensions: Report

Qatar says Iran's attack on Ras Laffan will have major repercussions on energy supplies

Pakistan ICBM push raises US threat: Tulsi Gabbard

EAM Jaishankar, Israeli counterpart Sa'ar discuss West Asia conflict

US lawmakers spar over State Department's war response

EAM Jaishankar, UAE's Minister of State for International Cooperation discuss West Asia conflict

Indian citizens continue to return home from Iran via Armenia and Azerbaijan: MEA

PM Modi and Jordan's King Abdullah II express concern over West Asia situation, call for dialogue

Pakistan has history of clandestine nuclear proliferation: MEA

Legal matter, govt agencies investigating case: India on arrest of six Ukrainian nationals

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