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PM Modi’s timely strategic stroke: India and UAE as a new arc of stability in West Asia (IANS Analysis)

R K Raina | May 17, 2026 6:14 PM

New Delhi, May 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) comes at a defining moment for West Asia. Amid rising tensions involving the United States and Iran, persistent concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, and shifting geopolitical alignments across the Gulf, India’s decision to deepen its engagement with the UAE is both timely and strategically consequential.

India, UAE, Israel partnership can bring stability to West Asia: Report

IANS | May 17, 2026 5:42 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The art of Indian diplomacy will be to keep the relationships with UAE, Isreal and Iran in conversation without pretending that they are identical, writes Sergio Restelli, a geopolitical expert, in The Times of Israel. He urged India to reassure the Gulf without closing the door to Iran and to deepen cooperation with Israel without losing room for manoeuvre in the Arab world.

Validity of dozens of Pakistani lawmakers still in question after two years of election

IANS | May 17, 2026 5:40 PM

Islamabad, May 17 (IANS) Dozens of lawmakers in Pakistan are sitting in the National and provincial assemblies while the validity of their elections is still in question, as the election tribunal was not able to provide a resolution to petitions on time, according to a report in the Pakistani media.

PM Modi's visit to Sweden 'very significant': Indian envoy Anurag Bhushan

IANS | May 17, 2026 5:18 PM

Stockholm, May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Sweden is "very significant", India's Ambassador Anurag Bhushan said on Sunday.

My visit added new momentum to India-Netherlands ties: PM Modi

IANS | May 17, 2026 5:02 PM

Amsterdam, May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that his visit to the Netherlands has added new momentum to bilateral ties.

Netherlands PM Rob Jetten sees off PM Modi at airport, as he emplanes for Sweden

IANS | May 17, 2026 4:18 PM

Amsterdam, May 17 (IANS) Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten saw off Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport on Sunday, signaling a special gesture and warmth in the relationship, as the latter emplaned for Sweden after concluding his visit to the European nation.

Lack of understanding: India rebuts questions on press freedom, minority rights during PM’s Netherlands visit

IANS | May 17, 2026 4:08 PM

The Hague, May 17 (IANS) India strongly pushed back against questions relating to “press freedom” and “minority rights” during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands, as senior diplomat Sibi George delivered a firm and detailed defence of India’s democratic structure, constitutional framework and civilisational diversity.

Pakistan: BLA claims control of Dalbandin city and Quetta-Taftan highway

IANS | May 17, 2026 3:37 PM

Quetta, May 17 (IANS) The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has said that its fighters had "taken control" of Dalbandin city and the Quetta-Taftan main highway in Pakistan's Balochistan and warned mineral transporters that convoys carrying what it termed "looted Baloch resources" would no longer be able to travel through the route, local media reported on Sunday.

PM Modi visits Afsluitdijk Dam, praises Netherlands for 'pioneering work' in water management

IANS | May 17, 2026 3:34 PM

Amsterdam, May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Netherlands counterpart Rob Jetten visited the Afsluitdijk Dam on Sunday.

India's economic pact with European FTA bloc seen as gamechanger

IANS | May 17, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), operational since October 1, 2025, marks a transformative milestone in India’s economic diplomacy and strategic engagement with Europe, according to an article

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PM Modi’s timely strategic stroke: India and UAE as a new arc of stability in West Asia (IANS Analysis)

India, UAE, Israel partnership can bring stability to West Asia: Report

Validity of dozens of Pakistani lawmakers still in question after two years of election

PM Modi's visit to Sweden 'very significant': Indian envoy Anurag Bhushan

My visit added new momentum to India-Netherlands ties: PM Modi

Netherlands PM Rob Jetten sees off PM Modi at airport, as he emplanes for Sweden

Lack of understanding: India rebuts questions on press freedom, minority rights during PM’s Netherlands visit

Pakistan: BLA claims control of Dalbandin city and Quetta-Taftan highway

PM Modi visits Afsluitdijk Dam, praises Netherlands for 'pioneering work' in water management

India's economic pact with European FTA bloc seen as gamechanger

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