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Prime Minister holds official talks with Prime Minister of Netherlands

May 17, 2026 revoi editor

The Hague[Netherlands]: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held official talks today with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Rob Jetten, at the Dutch Prime Minister’s official residence (Catshuis) in The Hague. The two Prime Ministers held wide-ranging discussions on strengthening the India-Netherlands relationship. Reflecting the shared values and trust, as well as increasing […]

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Prime Minister addresses the Indian Diaspora in the Netherlands

May 16, 2026 revoi editor

The Hague[Netherlands]: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended today an Indian community reception in The Hague. On arrival, he was accorded a warm and spirited welcome by a large gathering of the Indian diaspora and friends of India in the Netherlands. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Modi expressed appreciation for the enthusiastic and colourful reception. […]

Book Review

Roving Periscope: Is Trump trapping both China and Taiwan?

May 16, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: In recent months, the USA approved a record USD 11 billion arms package for Taiwan, and is currently reviewing an additional USD14 billion deal. In March 2026, President Donald Trump welcomed Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to the White House, although she strongly supports Taiwan’s independence. But now he has […]

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Trump says he is losing patience with Iran, did not ask China for favors

May 16, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday his patience with Iran was running out and that Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but China gave no indication it would weigh in. As he flew back from Beijing on Friday after two days of talks with Xi, […]

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PM Modi receives warm welcome from Indian community in The Hague

May 16, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian community in The Hague on Saturday after arriving in the Netherlands on the second leg of his five-nation tour. Members of the Indian diaspora greeted the Prime Minister with cultural and classical performances outside his hotel, with several artists expressing happiness over the opportunity […]

Business

India, UAE ink major pacts on energy, defence, AI; Abu Dhabi commits $5 billion investment

May 15, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: India and the United Arab Emirates on Friday signed a series of agreements across energy, defence, maritime infrastructure and emerging technologies during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi, with the Gulf nation announcing investments worth $5 billion in India. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the two sides reviewed […]

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India can play long-term mediator role in Iran-U.S. tensions: Lavrov

May 15, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday said India could play the role of a long-term mediator in the ongoing tensions involving Iran and the United States, citing New Delhi’s “vast diplomatic experience” and growing international standing. Addressing a media briefing after the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, Lavrov said Pakistan […]

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Trump in China: Xi hails “historic visit”—sans unresolved tensions, major deals!

May 15, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday hailed the outcome of his meetings with visiting US counterpart Donald Trump and touted an agreement on a new relationship for their countries, projecting optimism—despite unresolved tensions and limited deals announced so far—the media reported. “This visit is a historic and landmark visit. Thus […]

Defence

Zelenskiy condemns Russia after strike on Kyiv apartment block kills 24

May 15, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Friday for Moscow to be punished after laying red roses at the rubble of a Kyiv apartment building where a Russian missile strike killed 24 people, including three children. Rescue workers ended search operations at the devastated building, which was struck this week during Russia’s heaviest air attack […]

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Roving Periscope: “Iran is finished,” Trump claims, praises Xi during China visit

May 15, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: On the last day of his China visit, US President Donald Trump claimed “Iran is finished,” and it must either negotiate a deal to end the ongoing conflict or face destruction. “Deal or annihilation for Iran,” he stated during an interview with Fox News on the final day of his […]