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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov suggested India could play a long-term diplomatic role in mediating US-Iran tensions, while Pakistan facilitates immediate dialogue. Lavrov highlighted India's diplomatic experience and global standing, noting its direct stake in West Asian stability and energy security.

In the wake of Chancellor Merz's recent trip to India, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is now in Germany to strengthen bilateral defence relations. The two countries are committed to enhancing joint initiatives in military technology, building on a rich legacy of partnership.

Ageas, a Belgian insurer, is prioritizing growth in India, aiming for a top-10 life insurance position and remaining open to inorganic opportunities. The company emphasizes a localized operational model and sees significant potential in India's evolving insurance market, particularly in protection and retirement segments.

Dr Bomsi Wadia, a globally recognised gynaecologist, has moved the Bombay HC to adopt his longtime caregiver, Rajeev Jha — raising questions of rights, legacy, and what defines family in modern India

US President Trump's second term prioritizes oil, leveraging energy dominance for global influence. Campaign funding from oil interests aligns with policies boosting domestic production and easing regulations. Sanctions on rivals and geopolitical events like the Hormuz crisis engineer demand for American exports, impacting nations like India and reshaping global energy markets.

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex closed Monday in red, as fresh geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment, following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks and a sharp rise in oil prices.

The UK government is reportedly seeking to attract AI firm Anthropic, offering a stable, pro-innovation environment amid its dispute with the US Department of War. Officials are exploring proposals for expansion and a potential dual listing, aiming to bolster the UK's AI sovereignty and attract investment and talent.

President Trump and PM Modi discussed the West Asia situation, emphasizing the critical need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and secure. Modi reiterated India's support for de-escalation and peace, highlighting the importance of safe passage for global stability and economic well-being.

Britain will not join a wider Middle East war, Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated, despite collaborating with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized restoring shipping flows and global market stability, ruling out a NATO mission. Starmer stressed the need for a collective, viable plan, not a direct military conflict.

France and Germany are set to discuss the strictness of new EU fiscal and debt rules, with the aim of reaching a pan-European agreement by the end of the year. The talks are part of a revision of the EU's fiscal rules that have been suspended since 2020 and are due to be reinstated in 2024. Both countries believe that an agreement between them could lead to acceptance from other EU member states. The Stability and Growth Pact rules currently limit budget deficits to 3 per cent of GDP and debt to 60 per cent, but many European governments exceed these limits.

Global leaders voiced varied reactions to coordinated US-Israel strikes on Iran, with the EU urging maximum restraint and respect for international law. Spain called for de-escalation, while Malaysia condemned the actions, fearing regional catastrophe. Australia backed US efforts against Iran's nuclear program, but Norway questioned the strike's legality. Russia criticized US involvement.

A week into the US-Israeli war against Iran, President Trump faces escalating military, economic, and political risks as the conflict widens regionally. Despite early battlefield gains and the killing of Iran's supreme leader, the operation's unclear endgame and potential for prolonged engagement raise concerns about global stability and domestic political fallout.

Central to the disputes is India’s production-linked incentive programme, launched by the Modi government in 2020 with the aim of strengthening domestic manufacturing.

Leaders of Asia and Europe on Saturday resolved that products of financial innovation such as the ones that have resulted in the subprime crisis in United States should not be allowed to get out of hand.

The leaders of the US, France and the European Commission will ask world leaders to join a series of summits on the global financial crisis beginning in the US after the Nov 4 election.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has revealed an 800-billion-euro defence plan to strengthen Europe's military capabilities. The 'ReArm Europe Plan' aims to increase national defence spending, streamline joint procurement, and enhance support for Ukraine, emphasizing collective European security investment.

India and France elevated their relationship to a "Special Global Strategic Partnership" during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Mumbai. The two nations signed over 20 agreements, expanding cooperation in defense, trade, critical minerals, and innovation, including joint missile production and helicopter assembly.

Moldova is seeking to join the EU and has urged reforms within its "extremely corrupt" justice system. The 2.5 million country says EU membership would help ensure stability in the region, with infrastructure projects like an electricity interconnector securing its power supply.

NEW DELHI: Sharing concern over the threat posed by terrorism to peace and security, India and the European Union (EU) on Friday sought "decisive measures" against all states which harbour and finance terrorists.

The European Central Bank has adopted a new approach to managing the economy that would allow the bank to tolerate transitory periods of inflation moderately above its 2% goal and to take greater account of climate change in its forecasting and stimulus programs.

SOS Humanity marked its 10th anniversary by reporting the rescue of 68 people from unseaworthy boats in the Libyan search and rescue zone, highlighting the EU's outsourcing of migrant rescues. The organization criticized EU migration deals with Libya and Tunisia for human rights violations and called for a collective European sea rescue program.

Former Indian foreign services (IFS) officer Bal Anand on Thursday spoke about 'India’s global goals - Perceptions and Prospects for 2020' at central university of Punjab.