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China backs Iran defending itself against US-Israeli strikes
Mar 2, 2026Beijing , March 2 (ANI): China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart on Monday that Beijing supports Tehran in defending itself against strikes by the United States and Israel, as the conflict in the... -
US Assistant Secretary S Paul Kapur arrives in India to boost Indo-Pacific, bilateral ties
Mar 2, 2026New Delhi , March 2 (ANI): The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with India as Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs S Paul Kapur began a three-day visit... -
PM Modi discussed developments in Iran with Canadian counterpart; emphasised need for dialogue and diplomacy: MEA
Mar 2, 2026New Delhi , March 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday discussed the military escalation in Iran and the Gulf region after a joint US-Israeli strike on Iran (Operation Roaring Lion) on February 28, which... -
Putin, UAE President call for immediate ceasefire amid escalating West Asia crisis
Mar 2, 2026Moscow , March 2 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin and United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephone conversation focusing on the rapidly escalating military confrontation in West Asia, according to... -
India, Philippines strengthen Maritime cooperation in New Delhi dialogue
Mar 2, 2026New Delhi , March 2 (ANI): The second India-Philippines Maritime Dialogue was held on Monday in the national capital, where the two sides exchanged assessments of developments in the Indo-Pacific region and shared perspectives on the... -
Gulf nations, US condemn Iran’s ‘indiscriminate’ missile, drone attacks
Mar 2, 2026Doha , March 2 (ANI): In a strong joint statement issued from Doha, Qatar's Foreign Affairs Ministry on Monday said that it, along with the USA, UAE, and several Gulf and regional nations, "strongly condemned" what... -
India-Canada CEPA talks gain momentum, targeting 2026 deal: MEA
Mar 2, 2026New Delhi , March 2 (ANI): India and Canada are moving forward with Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) talks, aiming to conclude by 2026 after the leadership change in Canada (with Mark Carney as Prime Minister),... -
“All services to London and Paris continue to operate as scheduled”: Malaysia Airlines amid West Asia crisis
Mar 2, 2026Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), March 2 (ANI): Malaysia Airlines on Monday confirmed that all its services to London and Paris are operating as scheduled, even as several global carriers suspend or reroute flights due to escalating tensions... -
PM Modi outlines 5 priorities in India-Canada ties; Focus on clean energy, critical minerals, AI
Mar 2, 2026New Delhi , March 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday laid out five key priority areas to deepen India-Canada cooperation, ranging from clean energy and critical minerals to artificial intelligence and food processing. Addressing... -
Israel activates interception systems as Iranian missile barrages trigger nationwide alerts
Mar 2, 2026Tel Aviv , March 2 (ANI): The Israeli Army stated on Monday (local time) that it has identified incoming missiles from Iran and has activated its Defense System, according to Al Jazeera."Defense systems are working to...
