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Trump, Netanyahu hold talks on Iran, 'progress' in Gaza
IANS | 12 Feb, 2026
US President Donald Trump said he had a “very good meeting” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, as both leaders focused on negotiations with Iran and the situation in Gaza.
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India, UAE target doubling bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032
IANS | 19 Jan, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monday, decided to double India-UAE bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032, according to a joint statement issued on Monday after a meeting held here.
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India-Oman trade pact to improve market access, create jobs: Industry
IANS | 19 Dec, 2025
The signing of the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is a major milestone in India’s trade and economic engagement with the Gulf region which would significantly improve market access, create jobs, and open new opportunities for Indian companies across goods and services, according to trade experts.
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Iran's Supreme Leader says no message sent to US through third countries
IANS | 28 Nov, 2025
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dismissed as "fabricated rumors" recent claims that Tehran had sent a message to the United States through third countries.
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Egyptian FM, Palestinian VP discuss Gaza reconstruction over phone
IANS | 28 Oct, 2025
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Palestinian Vice-President Hussein al-Sheikh discussed Gaza's reconstruction and the political situation in the Palestinian territories during a phone call, Egypt's Foreign Ministry said.
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Guterres welcomes Gaza deal, sees opportunity for two-state solution
IANS | 09 Oct, 2025
Welcoming the Gaza peace deal, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said it opens opportunities for a lasting agreement that would lead to a two-state solution with Israel and Palestine living in peace.
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'Israel must pave way to speed up India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor'
Staff Reporter | 15 Sep, 2025
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) initiative has the potential to change the face of global trade and transportation, as well as digital and energy connectivity, but has received a setback due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
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Jordan condemns Israeli minister's West Bank 'annexation' remarks
IANS | 04 Sep, 2025
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's remarks on West Bank "annexation" made flagrantly violate international law, escalate regional tensions, and challenge the global will for the two-state solution, Jordan's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
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Uganda to host nearly 2 million refugees by end of 2025 due to escalating crises: UN
IANS | 05 Aug, 2025
Uganda, already home to 1.93 million refugees, is on the verge of hosting 2 million refugees by the end of 2025 due to escalating crises in Sudan, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a UN spokesperson said.
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MoS Margherita meets Lesotho's Foreign Minister, interacts with Indian community
IANS | 22 Jul, 2025
As part of his ongoing multi-nation official visit to the African continent, Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Monday held discussions with Lesotho's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Lejone Mpotjoana on expanding multifaceted bilateral relationship.
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