New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday called for urgent reforms in global governance institutions, including the United Nations and a stronger multilateral cooperation.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Intensifying the footprint of their 'privileged strategic partnership,' Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday revealed that Moscow and New Delhi have engaged in 'detailed discussions' spanning the high-stakes sectors of defence manufacturing, space exploration, and fertiliser cooperation.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran will continue the path of negotiations whenever it feels that the United States is serious and prepared to reach a fair and balanced agreement.
Iran's foreign minister says it 'received messages' saying US was willing to continue talks Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday his government had received messages from the US indicating that President Donald Trump's administration was open to continuing talks aimed at ending the Iran war. "What was said that the United States rejected Iran's proposal or Iran's response to the American proposal was a few days ago, when Mr Trump tweeted and said that it was unacceptable," Araghchi told reporters in Delhi, the Indian capital. "But after that we received messages again from the Americans saying that they are willing to continue the talks and continue the interaction.
Beijing [China], May 15 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that China has indicated it is 'not in favour' of militarising the Strait of Hormuz or introducing any tolling mechanism as done by Iran during the course of the conflict in West Asia.
Palestinian ambassador Husam Zomlot to run for Fatah's central committee Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 09:52 The ambassador to the UK, who is originally from Gaza, announced his intention to run on Friday and has the backing of the widow of Yasser Arafat Husam Zomlot, the Palestinian ambassador to the United Kingdom, delivers a speech in Parliament Square, central London, on 8 June 2024 (Justin Tallis/AFP) Off The Palestinian ambassador to the UK , Husam Zomlot, has announced his intention to run for the central committee of Fatah. Zomlot, who has been a prominent voice during Israel's genocide in Gaza, posted the announcement on Instagram. "Today, Friday, 15/05/2026, which coincides with the 78th Nakba, Husam Zomlot, a Palestinian refugee born and raised in beloved Gaza, announces his intention to run for the member of the Central Committee for Fatah Movement," he wrote.
Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs joined Netanyahu on 'secret' UAE visit during Iran war, report says Israel's Mossad chief and the Shin Bet director joined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to the UAE weeks into the war on Iran, Israel's i24 News reported on Friday. The report came after Israel and the UAE released conflicting statements on Wednesday night about a “secret” meeting that took place weeks into the war on Iran between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan. Netanyahu's office said the "visit has led to a historic breakthrough in relations between Israel and the UAE", while the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a flat denial.
How the fall of Starmer will reshape British policy on Israel Submitted by Imran Mulla on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 17:21 Whoever becomes prime minister can be expected to take a more strident position on the Middle East Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham speaks to the press after the first roundtable meeting with regional English mayors outside 10 Downing Street in London on 9 July, 2024. (AFP) Off Israel 's genocide in Gaza and campaign of ethnic cleansing in the occupied West Bank have not yet become an issue in the battle to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as British prime minister. Reporters have focused on the manoeuvrings of the candidates amid criticisms of Starmer’s style of government.
Kolkata, (West Bengal) [India], May 15 (ANI): All India Trinamool Congress on Friday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party over recent fuel price hikes, alleging that promises made during elections are already being reversed in West Bengal under the new government. In a post on X, the party took a swipe at the BJP's West Bengal leadership and questioned the implementation of pre-poll assurances.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday took part in the third Plenary Session of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting titled 'Reform of Global Governance and the Multilateral System. ' https://x.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday said India could serve as a potential mediator in the conflict involving Iran and the US, emphasising on New Delhi's 'vast diplomatic experience and international standing.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi described contradictory messages from the US as the main obstacle to diplomatic progress following the recent war of aggression imposed on Iran by Washington and the Zionist regime.
US policies under President Donald Trump are becoming more confrontational and unpredictable, Mario Draghi has warned US President Donald Trump's increasingly "confrontational and unpredictable" policies have left Europe "truly alone together" and unable to rely on Washington as its main security guarantor, former Italian prime minister and ex-ECB chief Mario Draghi has warned.
Iran’s Araghchi says US sending ‘contradictory messages’ Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has blamed Washington for complicating negotiations with “contradictory messages”, in comments carried by Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB. Araghchi said Iran is not to blame for disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and reiterated Iran’s position that the strait is now open to vessels of “friendly countries”, as long as they coordinate with Iranian officials. He also said Tehran did not initiate the war and is only defending itself.
Beijing [China], May 15 (ANI): The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday reiterated Beijing's support for dialogue and political settlement over the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran, saying 'the use of force is a dead end' and urging all sides to maintain momentum toward de-escalation in West Asia. https://x.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar discussed the latest situation in the Strait of Hormuz as well as developments related to maritime security and regional stability.
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 15 (ANI): Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad on Friday slammed the Centre over the rise in fuel and cooking gas prices, alleging that the increase would severely burden common citizens and reflect a broader economic failure.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday called for urgent reform of global governance institutions and condemned attacks on civilians and infrastructure in Iran during his address on the second day of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): CPI(M) leader Hannan Mollah on Friday criticised the Centre over the recent hike in petrol and diesel prices, questioning the government's promise of 'achhe din' as fuel prices were raised by Rs 3 per litre across the country. Reacting to the revision, Mollah said the situation was not surprising and took a swipe at the ruling government. 'Nothing is surprising for anyone.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Countries in the region have realized more than ever that they cannot rely on the United States and the Zionist regime to ensure regional security, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.
