Pakistan acted as 'courier', not 'mediator' during US-Iran ceasefire negotiations: Report

IANS | April 13, 2026 9:02 PM

Kabul, April 13 (IANS) Pakistan's mediating role between the United States and Iran resembled that of a courier rather than a mediator, lacking leverage, proposed solutions, and the ability to push both sides toward compromise. Pakistan acted as a diplomatic channel through which big powers like China communicated their positions without any direct engagement, a report highlighted on Monday.

US-Iran temporary truce offers fragile window for de-escalation: Report

IANS | April 13, 2026 8:25 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The ongoing two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran offers a narrow window for de-escalation, with its durability uncertain, a report said on Monday.

Foreign Secretary Misri calls on French Foreign Minister in Paris, discusses bilateral ties

IANS | April 13, 2026 7:35 PM

Paris, April 13 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday held a meeting with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris, discussing bilateral cooperation and ongoing global challenges, including the situation in the Middle East.

EAM Jaishankar, European Parliament member hail 'positive momentum' in ties

IANS | April 13, 2026 7:21 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met European People's Party President and member of European Parliament, Manfred Weber in Delhi on Monday.

EAM Jaishankar and Kuwait FM discuss regional situation, well-being of Indian community

IANS | April 13, 2026 6:52 PM

Kuwait City/New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with his counterpart from Kuwait, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Monday, discussing situation in West Asia and the well-being of the Indian community.

France and UK set to co-host talks on restoring freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz

IANS | April 13, 2026 6:19 PM

Paris, April 13 (IANS) France and the United Kingdom (UK) are set to co-host talks later this week on restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

India and Bangladesh work on strengthening people-to-people ties, mutual understanding

IANS | April 13, 2026 4:56 PM

Dhaka, April 13 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma held a meeting with Bangladesh's Minister of Information and Broadcasting Zahir Uddin Swapon on Monday, discussing cooperation in the information and broadcasting domain.

Russian FM to visit China as Moscow admits Hormuz blockade will negatively impact markets

IANS | April 13, 2026 4:50 PM

Moscow, April 13 (IANS) Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Monday admitted that the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is likely to impact international markets negatively.

Multilateralism, international law deteriorated: Palestinian Ambassador slams Trump

IANS | April 13, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Emphasising that "international law and multilateralism" has deteriorated, Palestinian Ambassador to India, Abdullah Abu Shawesh on Monday criticised US President Donald Trump for labelling Pope Leo XIV as "weak".

India pays solemn tribute at Iran's Chehlum ceremony, highlights shared civilisational and cultural ties

IANS | April 12, 2026 11:35 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, on Sunday, offered heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Union government at the 40th-day mourning ceremony (Chehlum) organised by the Embassy of Iran in New Delhi.

Diplomacy

Pakistan acted as 'courier', not 'mediator' during US-Iran ceasefire negotiations: Report

US-Iran temporary truce offers fragile window for de-escalation: Report

Foreign Secretary Misri calls on French Foreign Minister in Paris, discusses bilateral ties

EAM Jaishankar, European Parliament member hail 'positive momentum' in ties

EAM Jaishankar and Kuwait FM discuss regional situation, well-being of Indian community

France and UK set to co-host talks on restoring freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz

India and Bangladesh work on strengthening people-to-people ties, mutual understanding

Russian FM to visit China as Moscow admits Hormuz blockade will negatively impact markets

Multilateralism, international law deteriorated: Palestinian Ambassador slams Trump

India pays solemn tribute at Iran's Chehlum ceremony, highlights shared civilisational and cultural ties

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