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Pakistan: KP health department’s administrative cadre near collapse amid policy shifts
May 15, 2026Peshawar , May 15 (ANI): The administrative cadre established in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's health department to manage key managerial positions is rapidly losing relevance due to the absence of fresh inductions over the past several years, accordi......Read More -
US-Iran negotiations suffering “mistrust”: Iranian FM Araghchi pivots to China, as Pakistan mediation hits “difficult course”
May 15, 2026New Delhi , May 15 (ANI): Highlighting the precarious state of regional diplomacy, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday suggested that efforts to de-escalate tensions in West Asia are currently hamstrung by deep-seated friction with......Read More -
Hormuz open to all except those at war with Iran: Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi
May 15, 2026New Delhi , May 15 (ANI): Addressing the intensifying maritime crisis in West Asia, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday clarified that the Strait of Hormuz remains accessible to global shipping, with the sole... -
“We have no trust in Americans”: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi slams US as main hurdle to peace
May 15, 2026New Delhi , May 15 (ANI): Launching a scathing critique of Washington's diplomatic credibility, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday asserted that the United States remains the primary barrier to peace in West Asia. Araghchi... -
“Russian oil supplies to India have increased”: Lavrov hails surging energy ties with New Delhi amid global pressures
May 15, 2026New Delhi , May 15 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday confirmed that Russian crude oil exports to India have surged, reinforcing a strategic partnership that continues to defy global pressures and Western sanctions.Respondin......Read More -
“Cooperation is essential, dialogue is necessary, reform is overdue”: Jaishankar at BRICS urges for expanded UN Security Council
May 15, 2026New Delhi , May 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday called for urgent reforms in global governance institutions, including the United Nations and a stronger multilateral cooperation. Chairing the BRICS Foreign Ministers' M......Read More -
Russian FM Lavrov champions “privileged” India ties in defence and space, blames “western interference” for global instability
May 15, 2026New Delhi , May 15 (ANI): Intensifying the footprint of their "privileged strategic partnership," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday revealed that Moscow and New Delhi have engaged in "detailed discussions" spanning the high-stakes......Read More -
Will not rush expansion of BRICS: Russian FM Lavrov, says need to streamline forum’s work
May 15, 2026New Delhi , May 15 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday said BRICS will not rush further expansion at the current stage, stressing the need to streamline the grouping's work following its recent enlargement.Speaking... -
“Let voice of justice ring louder”: Chinese envoy to India highlights BRICS cooperation
May 15, 2026New Delhi , May 15 (ANI): Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, on Friday outlined China's vision for deeper cooperation among BRICS countries while also expressing condolences over the loss of lives caused by severe storms... -
PM Modi reaffirmed he will visit Russia this year: Russian FM Lavrov, says “open to everything” Indian partners are interested in
May 15, 2026New Delhi , May 15 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed that he will visit Russia later this year during their talks on Thursday, as both...
