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February 2, 2026 7:04 PM

Iran weighs terms for resuming talks with U.S. amid rising tensions

Iran is weighing the terms for resuming talks with the United States, a foreign ministry official said on Monday, after both sides signalled readiness to revive diplomacy over a long-running nuclear dispute amid fears of wider regional conflict. Ten...

February 2, 2026 2:50 PM

What’s next for Trump’s Gaza plan after Rafah reopening?

U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza war was given a boost on Monday with the reopening of the enclave's Rafah crossing with Egypt. But difficult questions remain unaddressed, including whether Hamas will disarm. Trump's plan, now in i...

February 1, 2026 2:10 PM

India marks 77th Republic Day with reception in Riyadh

The Embassy of India in Riyadh hosted an official reception to mark the 77th Republic Day of India at the Cultural Palace in the Diplomatic Quarter on the evening of January 31, 2026. The event was attended by more than 700 guests, including resident...

January 30, 2026 2:35 PM

EAM Jaishankar, Arab League chief discuss strengthening cooperation

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met Secretary General of the League of Arab States, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, in New Delhi on Friday to discuss strengthening cooperation between India and the Arab League across a wide range of sectors. Follow...

January 30, 2026 2:27 PM

Israel releases 15 Palestinian bodies as truce deal shifts to next phase

Israel released 15 bodies of Palestinians killed during its war in Gaza, three days after recovering the remains of the last hostage, in moves mediators hope will pave the way to carrying out the next stage of U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan...

January 28, 2026 6:51 PM

BHARATI pavilion showcases Indian agri-food startups at Gulfood 2026

India has put the spotlight on agri-food innovation at Gulfood 2026 through the BHARATI Pavilion, APEDA’s flagship platform for promoting export-ready startups, as the country participates in the global exhibition as a partner country. Organised ...

January 23, 2026 7:19 PM

Lebanon PM says IMF wants rescue plan changes as crisis deepens

The International Monetary Fund has demanded amendments to a draft rescue law aimed at hauling Lebanon out of its worst financial crisis on record and giving depositors access to savings frozen for six years, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said. The "fi...

January 23, 2026 4:48 PM

Dubai makes history as Gulfood hosts India as partner country for the first time

Dubai is making global exhibition history as Gulfood, the world’s largest annual food and beverage event, hosts India as its partner country for the first time and becomes the first exhibition to operate simultaneously across two mega venues. Runni...

January 23, 2026 4:44 PM

Rafah border crossing may reopen within days amid Gaza recovery push

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt could reopen within days, raising expectations of increased humanitarian access as recovery efforts continue following the war in Gaza. Ali Shaath, head of Gaza’s interim administration, said the cro...

January 23, 2026 4:41 PM

UAE to host Global Future Councils meetings for next five years

The UAE and the World Economic Forum have agreed to host the annual meetings of the Global Future Councils in Dubai for the next five years, marking a new phase in their strategic knowledge partnership. The agreement was formalised through a memoran...

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