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India and Australia expanded ties on July 9, 2026, with agreements covering defence, energy, technology and education. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held the third annual summit in Melbourne. Their governments announced 18 outcomes

India and New Zealand elevated bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership during talks in Auckland on July 11, 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon also endorsed a Roadmap to 2030. The framework covers trade, defense, maritime

Oil prices settled higher Tuesday, with Brent crude futures rising 3.01% to $74.16 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained 2.76% to $70.44 a barrel. Brent added $2.17 for the session. WTI rose $1.89. Trading later extended gains after

Italy and the Gulf Cooperation Council signed a memorandum of understanding in Rome on Monday to strengthen cooperation and create a structured channel for political consultations. The agreement was signed during a meeting between Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Ambassador Mike Waltz, US Permanent Representative to the United Nations, in Abu Dhabi. The meeting focused on UAE-US cooperation, regional developments and joint

UN envoy Jean Arnault said regional agreement is emerging around a quick end to the Middle East conflict. He also cited the need to restore trust and support a lasting settlement. Arnault serves as the Personal Envoy of the UN

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš in Prague during a working visit focused on bilateral relations, regional developments and cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met Julia Klöckner, President of the German Bundestag, during a working visit to Germany that focused on bilateral relations, parliamentary engagement and regional security

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, met Jonathan Powell, the United Kingdom’s National Security Adviser, in London for talks focused on regional developments, security risks and bilateral

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, held talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, with the two sides reviewing