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Xi welcomes Putin in Beijing
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Russian President Vladimir Putin meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

By Aman Kumar Himanshu May 16, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin met his counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing during his two-day state visit to China. This is the Russian leader’s first foreign trip since his re-election in March and the second visit to China in just over six months. Indicating China’s strategic significance for Russia amid Western sanctions it is facing over its offensive in Ukraine.

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India and Iran sign crucial Chabahar Port contract

By Aman Kumar Himanshu May 14, 2024

Indian Ports Global Limited (IPGL) and Iran’s Port & Maritime Organisation (PMO) have signed a long-term bilateral contract. This agreement allows IPGL to operate the Shahid Beheshti terminal at Chabahar Port for the next 10 years.

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Jaishankar holds crucial talks with Iranian counterpart on Chabahar, Red Sea crisis

By Urvashi Khona January 16, 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, engaged in substantive discussions with his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian, during his two-day visit to Iran. The talks centred on pivotal issues, including the Chabahar Port Project, the Red Sea crisis, and India’s stance on international affairs.

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As per a recent report, Iran now hopes to restore diplomatic ties with Egypt, after a 40-year hiatus.
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Sworn enemies Egypt-Iran unlikely to collaborate within BRICS: Cairo expert

By Sukanya Saha January 14, 2024

NEW DELHI: The BRICS group, a crucial platform for emerging markets and developing nations, has formally embraced five additional members: Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia,…

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Russia affirms interest from 30 new nations to join BRICS in 2024.
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BRICS gains traction: 30 countries express willingness to join in 2024, says Russia

By Sukanya Saha January 9, 2024

NEW DELHI: On January 1, 2024, BRICS welcomed five new nations into its fold, namely Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iran, and Ethiopia. Despite receiving…

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Twin blasts in Iran kills over 100 people
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Iran explosions: Deadly bomb blasts kill over 100 near Soleimani Memorial in Kerman

By Subhadra Srivastava January 4, 2024

Videos depict chaos and panic as bodies litter the road, and ambulances rush to the scene. Footage broadcast by Iranian state TV showed large crowds were taking part in a procession along a road lined with banners featuring Qasem Soleimani when the explosions happened.

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Iran is a major adversary of Israel and is the main provider of military assistance and training for Hamas.
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Leveraging Houthis, Hezbollah: Tehran expert on Iran’s ‘indirect’ role in Israel-Hamas war

By Sukanya Saha January 1, 2024

NEW DELHI: The BRICS leaders have decided to extend invitations to five additional countries for membership in their alliance. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the…

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Pakistan has applied for BRICS membership in 2024.
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Do we want pseudo-military organisation: Iran expert on Pakistan’s BRICS aspirations

By Sukanya Saha January 1, 2024

NEW DELHI: The BRICS leaders have decided to extend invitations to five additional countries for membership in their alliance. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the…

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Indian-flagged oil tanker hit by attack drone in Red Sea
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Indian crew safe after Houthi drone attacks on Red Sea tanker

By Subhadra Srivastava December 24, 2023

This incident is part of a series of attacks by Houthi militants on commercial shipping, marking the 14th and 15th incidents since October 17, as reported by the US Central Command.

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