Iran, India discuss expanding energy ties after years of reduced trade, Shana Published 25 Jun, 2026 05:18pm India has historically been an important buyer of Iranian crude
BRICS talks end without joint statement Published 16 May, 2026 02:29am NEW DELHI: Top diplomats from BRICS nations, including rivals Iran and the United Arab Emirates, failed to issue a...
Iran says to negotiate only if US is really serious Published 16 May, 2026 02:29am NEW DELHI: Tehran has “no trust” in the US and is interested in negotiating with Washington only if it is serious,...
Iran has 'no trust' in US, will negotiate only if it is serious, Araqchi says Published 15 May, 2026 05:57pm Talks between Iran, US on ending war remain on hold
India issues chair statement after BRICS meeting amid differences over Gulf crisis Published 15 May, 2026 02:37pm Iran and the UAE are on opposing sides in Tehran’s war with the U.S. and Israel
India condemns sinking of cargo vessel off Oman after suspected attack Published 14 May, 2026 09:24pm NEW DELHI: India said on Thursday that an Indian-flagged wooden cargo vessel had sunk while sailing through Omani...
Iran urges BRICS nations to condemn war, Indian-flagged vessel sunk Published 14 May, 2026 06:07pm NEW DELHI: Iran’s foreign minister urged BRICS nations on Thursday to condemn what he called violations of...
India says emerging nations eye BRICS grouping for stability Published 14 May, 2026 12:30pm 'Peace and security remain central to the global order,' says Jaishankar
Iran calls upon BRICS members to challenge what it says are international law violations Published 14 May, 2026 12:08pm Abbas calls on the BRICS nations to prevent the politicization of international institutions
Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Delhi Published 13 May, 2026 12:39pm Iran urges India to use the BRICS platform to build a consensus condemning U.S. and Israeli actions in the Gulf conflict
PARTLY FACETIOUS: How about getting bilaterals and multilaterals to clear our debt? Published 07 May, 2026 02:13am “Supranational bodies would do well to learn from us.” “I know we are signatories to a lot of international...
Petrodollar faces gradual pressure Published 27 Apr, 2026 04:21am In its upcoming monetary policy announcement, the SBP is anticipated to emphasise forward guidance in light of...
World Bank announces water security plan for one billion people Published 16 Apr, 2026 07:23am WASHINGTON: The World Bank announced a plan on Wednesday that aims to improve secure water access for a billion...
Iran’s president says immediate cessation of US-Israeli aggression needed to end war Published 21 Mar, 2026 09:46pm Pezeshkian proposed a regional security framework comprising West Asian countries to ensure peace without foreign interference
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The ‘regime change’ objective Published 11 Mar, 2026 05:25am “I know someone who has the ear of President Trump…” “If you are going where I think you are going…” “I can bet you...
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Prisoners retain fundamental human rights, excluding liberty Published 28 Feb, 2026 04:56am “I was wondering…” “No it ain’t happening” “Why not?” “The implementation of past court orders with respect to the...
Russia’s Lavrov sees no ‘bright future’ for economic ties with US Published 09 Feb, 2026 02:21pm Speaking to Russia-based media outlet TV BRICS, Lavrov cited what he called the United States’ declared aim of “economic dominance”
Unravelling of rules-based order Published 08 Feb, 2026 03:09am EDITORIAL: UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ warning at a recent news conference was less a diplomatic...
US move on Venezuela signals drift from WTO rules, experts warn Published 29 Jan, 2026 06:32pm World Trade Organisation mandatory for peaceful resolution of conflicts, an expert says
India’s Modi speaks to Brazil’s Lula on strategic partnership Published 22 Jan, 2026 09:16pm Glad to speak with President Lula. We reviewed the strong momentum in the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership
India’s central bank proposes linking BRICS’ digital currencies, sources say Published 19 Jan, 2026 12:18pm A proposal to link the digital currencies of BRICS members would be put forward for the first time
China, Russia, Iran start ‘BRICS Plus’ naval exercises in SA waters Published 11 Jan, 2026 03:26am JOHANNESBURG: China, Russia and Iran began a week of joint naval exercises in South Africa’s waters on Saturday in...
Russia joins Chinese, Iran warships for drills off South Africa Published 10 Jan, 2026 08:16am SIMON’S TOWN, (South Africa): A Russian warship arrived off South Africa’s main naval base Friday to join ...
Pakistan reiterates desire to join BRICS Published 16 Dec, 2025 04:23pm Finance Minister says Pakistan ready to play constructive role
Pakistan seeks membership in BRICS’ New Development Bank with China’s support Updated 17 Oct, 2025 10:45pm Development comes during a meeting between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb with Liao Min, China's Deputy Finance Minister, in Washington DC
Pakistan’s BRICS membership likely by 2026, diplomatic sources say Updated 18 Sep, 2025 10:48pm KARACHI: Pakistan is expected to become BRICS member during its 18th or 19th annual summit in 2025 or 2026,...
‘America’s ark of defence vs. China’s web of power’ Published 16 Sep, 2025 06:25am This is apropos a series of letters to the Editor from this writer carried by the newspaper in recent days. Unlike...
BRICS leaders denounce protectionism, tariff ‘blackmail’ Published 09 Sep, 2025 05:43am BRASÍLIA: Leaders of the 11-member BRICS bloc railed against economic protectionism and “tariff blackmail”...
Brazil’s Lula calls for tighter trade ties for BRICS as tariffs bite Published 09 Sep, 2025 12:32am BRASILIA: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Monday that more trade and financial integration...
NBD names RBI’s Rajiv Ranjan as vice president Published 26 Aug, 2025 05:32am BENGALURU: New Development Bank (NDB), a multilateral lender developed by BRICS member nations, said on Monday it ...