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Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi (File Photo/Reuters)

"Incendiary precedent": Araghchi slams Trump over US plan to use Iranian assets for ship damage payments

Jul 24, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday slammed US President Donald Trump's plan to use Iranian assets held by Washington to compensate for damages to ships and cargo transiting through strategic maritime waterways in West Asia, calling the move an "incendiary precedent".

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China Coast Guard using water cannons against Philippine vessels (Photo/X@jaytaryela)

South China Sea threats escalate as Chinese Coast Guard uses water cannons against Philippine vessels

Jul 24, 2026

Days after the Quad Foreign Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific during their meeting in Manila, China flared up its activities in the South China Sea by deploying water cannons and undertaking dangerous manoeuvres against Philippine vessels near Bajo de Masinloc (BDM).
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (Photo/X@antonioguterres)

Diplomacy may not succeed in preventing conflicts but holds power to stop them: Guterres at UNSC debate

Jul 24, 2026
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US forces 'conclude' strikes on Iran for 13th consecutive night; injures 2 in Bandar Abbas

Jul 24, 2026

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France bans social media for childen under 15: Macron

Jul 24, 2026

France has voted to ban social media for children under the age of 15, President Emmanuel Macron said.
US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)

US House backs move to curb Trump's Iran war powers; Senate rejects similar rebuke

Jul 24, 2026

The US House of Representatives on Thursday (local time) voted to restrict President Donald Trump's authority to continue...
Wendy Cutler, Senior Vice President, Asia Society Policy Institute (Photo/ Linkedin account of Wendy Cutler)

"Trading partners will be disappointed": Asia Society Policy Institute expert as US unveils fresh tariffs

Jul 24, 2026

The fresh tariffs announced by the United States on Thursday may see American trading partners reduce their dependence...
A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet over skies in West Asia (File Photo/X@CENTCOM)

US forces launch 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran: CENTCOM

Jul 24, 2026
Opening ceremony of Commonwealth Games 2026 attended by King Charles III and Queen Camila (Photo/X@RoyalFamily)

King Charles III opens Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow

Jul 24, 2026
President Droupadi Murmu with Romania President President Nicusor Dan (Photo/X@MEAIndia)

India-Romania set target to double bilateral trade in next three years, sign three MoUs during President Droupadi Murmu's visit

Jul 23, 2026
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India secures lower 10% US tariff after being initially slated for 12.5%

Jul 23, 2026
US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)

Trump says Iran has "some evil intentions", cannot be allowed to have nukes

Jul 23, 2026
Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, India's Permanent Representative at the United Nations (Photo/ X@IndiaUNNewYork)

"World witness to supression of basic rights of Kashmiris in PoK": India slams Pakistan at UNSC

Jul 23, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila (Photo/YouTube/@USDepartmentofState)

US State Secy Rubio calls ICC a "stupid organisation" run by "lunatics and crazies"

Jul 23, 2026
The seal of the United States Department of State is seen at the department's headquarters in Washington, DC. (Photo/Reuters)

US rolls out new visa restrictions over cyberscams, sextortion

Jul 23, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Photo/YouTube/@USDepartment of State)

"President's policy is a head for an eye": US State Secy Rubio warns Iran of 'very heavy price' in Manila

Jul 23, 2026
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addresses the 21st East Asia Summit (EAS) in Manila, Philippines. (Photo: X/@DrSJaishankar)

"International waterways must remain safe and unimpeded": EAM Jaishankar condemns attacks on seafarers in West Asia

Jul 23, 2026
US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)

Trump says he is considering a 'massive attack' on Iran, reports Axios

Jul 23, 2026
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Manila on sidelines of ASEAN (Photo/X@SpoxCHN_LinJian)/

"China, India are partners, not competitors": Chinese FM Wang Yi after meeting EAM Jaishankar in Manila

Jul 23, 2026