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UN calls for ‘no constraint’ on Strait of Hormuz access amid Iran’s new maritime authority
May 19, 2026New York , May 19 (ANI): The United Nations (UN) emphasised the importance of maintaining free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, following reports that Iran on Monday announced the launch of a new regulatory body,... -
UAE again condemns Iran’s “unlawful” attack in Gulf region and disruption on Strait of Hormuz passage
May 19, 2026New York , May 19 (ANI): UAE reiterated its condemnation of Iran's attack on the country and other fellow countries in the Gulf region, terming them as "unlawful", and also raised serious concern over Tehran's control... -
“The hypocrisy is obvious”: Iran criticises Germany over accusation of strikes on UAE
May 19, 2026Tehran , May 19 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Tuesday sharply criticised German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, accusing the Western country of applying "selective" standards on international law and regional security ......Read More -
Contradictory and excessive behaviours of US major obstacle: Iran FM Araghchi tells Pakistan Interior Minister
May 19, 2026Tehran , May 19 (ANI): Iran Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has termed the "contradictory and excessive behaviours" of the United States as a major obstacle to diplomacy, Al Jazeera quoting the Iran's ISNA news agency... -
India, China reaffirm commitment to ‘stable and predictable’ bilateral relations
May 19, 2026Beijing , May 19 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in China announced that Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami held an introductory meeting with the Director General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of... -
India, Vietnam reviews defence partnership, discuss further cooperation in maritime security
May 19, 2026Hanoi , May 19 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held a ministerial-level bilateral meeting with Vietnamese Minister of National Defence Phan Van Giang, where the two countries reviewed the defence partnership and discussed ways......Read More -
“Our discussion today will further strengthen defence cooperation”: Rajnath Singh during bilateral talks in Vietnam
May 19, 2026Hanoi , May 19 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held a ministerial-level bilateral meeting with Vietnamese Minister of National Defence Phan Van Giang in Hanoi, as India and Vietnam reviewed expanding defence ties... -
US approves Apache helicopter, M777 support deal for India
May 19, 2026Washington DC , May 19 (ANI): The US State Department has approved the possible sale of support services and related equipment for Apache attack helicopters and M777 ultra-light Howitzers to India in deals worth more than... -
“India remains committed to strengthening partnership with Vietnam”: Defence Minister holds bilateral talks with Vietnam
May 19, 2026Hanoi , May 19 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held bilateral talks with Vietnamese Defence Minister Phan Van Giang in Hanoi, with both sides reviewing defence cooperation and regional security amid growing strategic... -
“Green strategic partnership will strengthen cooperation”: PM Modi after talks with Norway’s PM Støre
May 19, 2026Oslo , May 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India and Norway have elevated their bilateral ties to a "green strategic partnership" following talks with the Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre,...
