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Indian flag is seen in this illustration taken April 25, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/ File Photo

India vying for a role in Middle East peace

India has quietly stepped up its diplomatic offensive through a series of ministerial-level interactions through in-person visits as well as online meetings with the leaders of the Persian Gulf...

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India allows ethanol, synthetic blends in Aviation Turbine Fuel

The ASEAN flag is placed alongside the flags of its member countries ahead of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat in Langkawi, Malaysia January 17, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

Thailand offers backing for Myanmar's bid to normalise ASEAN ties

Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev attends the annual extended session of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' board in Moscow, Russia, March 4, 2026. Photo: Sputnik/Sergei Fadeichev/Pool via REUTERS

Russian interior minister arrives in North Korea for talks

Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate for South Korea's Democratic Party, prepares for the second televised debate for the upcoming presidential election in Seoul, South Korea, May 23, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/Pool/File Photo

South Korea’s Lee says claim that minister leaked classified intel is ‘absurd’

Vessels depart a port in Tomakomai, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, where a tsunami warning was issued following an earthquake, 20 April 2026, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS

Japan eases back tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage

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Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued

Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate for South Korea's Democratic Party, prepares for the second televised debate for the upcoming presidential election in Seoul, South Korea, May 23, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/Pool/File Photo

South Korea's Lee to seek big boost in economic ties in summit with India's Modi

A test-launch of 600 mm-calibre multiple rocket launchers is overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (not pictured), North Korea, March 14, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. Photo: KCNA via REUTERS/File photo

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast

Indian flag is seen in this illustration taken April 25, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/ File Photo

India summons Iranian envoy over firing at India-flagged ships in Hormuz

Migrants protesting against the military junta in Myanmar hold a picture of leader Aung San Suu Kyi, during a candlelight vigil at a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand on 28 March 2021. Photo: Reuters/Jorge Silva

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president

Sri Lanka's Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, attends an interview with Reuters inside his office in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 16 September, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Sri Lanka's energy minister resigns

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (right) and Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir (left) during a high-level meeting in Tehran yesterday, April 15, 2026, as Pakistan continues diplomatic efforts to advance US–Iran talks. Photo: Collected

Hopes rise for Iran peace deal, but nuclear dispute remains unresolved