PM Modi, Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni hold talks in Rome

IANS | May 20, 2026 4:37 PM

Rome, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome in Rome on Wednesday as he held delegation-level talks with Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni at Villa Pamphili, discussing expanding bilateral partnership between both countries and exchanging views on the current geopolitical issues.

Iran losing friends due to maximalist posturing: Report

IANS | May 20, 2026 3:41 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) While diplomacy could have reduced tensions in the Persian Gulf, Iran has chosen the path of “maximalist posturing” to choke the Gulf of Hormuz, resulting in the disruption of supply chains which have caused fuel, fertiliser and food prices to soar, leading to immense economic hardship in the developing countries, according to an article in International Business Times.

'World faces a defining choice...': PM Modi's joint op-ed with Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson

IANS | May 20, 2026 3:25 PM

New Delhi/Gothenburg, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson on Wednesday jointly wrote an op-ed titled “India and Sweden: Delivering Growth, Resilience and Sustainability… Together”, highlighting the urgent need for stronger international cooperation to tackle climate change, economic fragmentation and industrial transformation.