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Iran-US tensions: Diplomacy only path forward, says former Nuclear Negotiator
Jan 18, 2026Washington DC , January 18 (ANI): A former Iranian diplomat and nuclear negotiator has warned that military action would destabilise the entire Middle East, urging both Washington and Tehran to pursue direct dialogue to resolve mounting... -
UAE President, sheikhs attend session marking Fourth Anniversary of Day of Solidarity
Jan 17, 2026Abu Dhabi , January 18 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended a session today commemorating the fourth anniversary of the Day of Solidarity. The occasion highlighted the strength of unity and cohesion... -
UAE welcomes announcement of launch of second phase of peace plan; formation of National Committee for Administration of Gaza
Jan 17, 2026Abu Dhabi , January 18 (ANI/WAM): Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, has welcomed the announcement of the launch of the second phase of the comprehensive peace plan, as well as... -
Israel objects to White House selection of candidates for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Jan 17, 2026Tel Aviv , January 18 (ANI): Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu-led government has objected to US President Donald Trump's selection of candidates for Gaza 'Board of Peace', stating that the appointments were not made in coordination... -
Pakistan: Three killed as massive fire engulfs Gul Plaza Mall in Karachi
Jan 17, 2026Karachi , January 18 (ANI): At least three people were killed and several others injured after a massive fire broke out at the Gul Plaza shopping mall on MA Jinnah Road in Karachi late Saturday night,... -
“No intimidation will influence us in Ukraine or Greenland”: French President Macron vows united response
Jan 17, 2026Paris , January 18 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron strongly opposed US President Donald Trump's tariff threats over Greenland, calling them "unacceptable" and vowed to respond in a united and coordinated manner. In a post on... -
EU warns Tariffs risk “dangerous downward spiral”, calls emergency meeting
Jan 17, 2026Brussels , January 18 (ANI): Hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose 10 per cent tariffs on Denmark and other European Union countries, EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen stated tariffs undermine "transatlantic relations"... -
Indian Navy’s first training squadron arrives at Changi Naval Base in Singapore
Jan 17, 2026New Delhi , January 18 (ANI): Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore on January 15. The squadron... -
“It is time for Denmark to give back”: Trump threatens to impose tariffs on European nations until “Complete and Total purchase of Greenland”
Jan 17, 2026Washington DC , January 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) threatened to impose tariffs on Denmark and other European countries unless they agree to sell Greenland to the US. In a post... -
17th edition of India-Maldives-Sri Lanka DOSTI Exercise kicks off in Maldives
Jan 17, 2026Male , January 17 (ANI): The harbour phase of the 17th DOSTI exercise is currently underway in Male, featuring collaborative MARPOL exercises and joint VBSS drills conducted by the Indian Coast Guard, the Sri Lankan Coast...
