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UAE to store 30 million barrels in India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve after Modi visit

UAE to store 30 million barrels in India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve after Modi visit

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, India and the UAE struck a slate of deals announced by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Abu Dhabi. The biggest energy move: the UAE will store up to 30 million barrels of crude oil in India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve to bolster energy security. Alongside, UAE-linked investments worth $5 billion were committed, spanning banking and infrastructure funding. The agreements also cover strategic gas reserves, defense manufacturing cooperation, shipyard projects, and an 8-exaflop supercomputing facility for India’s AI push.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026
Iran demands India keep investing in Chabahar despite US sanctions and a looming April 26 waiver deadline

Iran demands India keep investing in Chabahar despite US sanctions and a looming April 26 waiver deadline

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called Chabahar Port a major symbol of India-Iran cooperation and urged Delhi to keep investing despite pressures from US sanctions. Speaking after the BRICS foreign ministers meeting, he also urged India to expand its diplomatic role in the Middle East to support regional stability. Behind the scenes, India is working with Iran on an arrangement to secure its interests as the US sanctions waiver for Chabahar is not expected to extend beyond April 26.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026

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Modi in UAE promises full support for West Asia peace as UAE faces Iranian strikes after talks

Modi in UAE promises full support for West Asia peace as UAE faces Iranian strikes after talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, pledging India’s “all possible support” to bring peace in West Asia shortly after arriving for his five-nation tour. Modi condemned attacks on the UAE while praising the country’s restraint. Discussions are expected to center on the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with energy security likely taking center stage amid concerns over oil supplies and maritime trade routes, alongside wider regional geopolitical shifts.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Modi Begins 5-Nation Tour as UAE Talks Set the Tone for Defence Energy and Investment

Modi Begins 5-Nation Tour as UAE Talks Set the Tone for Defence Energy and Investment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has kicked off a high-stakes five-nation tour spanning the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy until May 20. Starting in Abu Dhabi, Modi is holding delegation-level talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with attention on trade, energy cooperation, investment and regional security. Industry groups see the agenda as a boost for sectors like engineering, pharma, textiles, logistics and digital trade, while European and Gulf partnerships are expected to deepen amid shifting global geopolitics and markets.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 15 May 2026
Jaishankar Meets Iran FM Araghchi as Modi Pushes BRICS Stability Plan in New Delhi

Jaishankar Meets Iran FM Araghchi as Modi Pushes BRICS Stability Plan in New Delhi

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had held a prior meeting with Araghchi as both sides aimed to strengthen regional stability and multilateral cooperation. At BRICS, Araghchi urged countries to unite against American bullying, calling coercive tactics the “dustbin of history,” and warned of rising global risks as BRICS convenes in a fragile West Asia backdrop.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 15 May 2026
Jaishankar meets Lavrov as BRICS ministers weigh energy trade and Ukraine tensions in Delhi

Jaishankar meets Lavrov as BRICS ministers weigh energy trade and Ukraine tensions in Delhi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Delhi, focusing on energy and trade ties. The discussion also ranged over the West Asia crisis and the ongoing Ukraine conflict, with both sides emphasizing shared interests in strengthening multipolarity. BRICS foreign ministers have gathered for a wider conclave as diplomacy and strategy take center stage.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026

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India readies BRICS foreign meet as Iran FM arrives for bilateral and regional talks

India readies BRICS foreign meet as Iran FM arrives for bilateral and regional talks

India will host the upcoming BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, with Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi set to attend. The development follows talks between Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi and India’s MEA Secretary Sibi George, focusing on bilateral and regional issues. Iran is urging stronger BRICS cooperation as tensions continue across West Asia.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi to visit India for BRICS summit and deepen strategic ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi to visit India for BRICS summit and deepen strategic ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will travel to India for the upcoming BRICS summit, signalling a push to strengthen ties with New Delhi. The New Delhi meeting is set to include multilateral coordination and high-level bilateral discussions, including talks with India’s foreign minister. The visit builds on earlier diplomatic engagements and aims to expand shared strategic partnerships.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
Modi tour from May 15 to 20 targets trade energy deals across UAE Europe

Modi tour from May 15 to 20 targets trade energy deals across UAE Europe

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel from May 15 to May 20, meeting leaders in the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy. The tour is designed to strengthen trade relationships, expand cooperation in energy, and build broader strategic partnerships across Europe and the Middle East, signaling a focused push on economic and sectoral collaboration.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
Jaishankar wraps up Trinidad visit with cultural ties and a prosthetics centre gift

Jaishankar wraps up Trinidad visit with cultural ties and a prosthetics centre gift

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar concluded his visit to Trinidad and Tobago, meeting the Indian community and stressing deep cultural and historical bonds. He said India remains a trusted partner and announced support for the region by launching a prosthetics centre, described as a “gift of mobility.” The trip further strengthened India’s engagement with Caribbean nations.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 10 May 2026

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India to solidify partnership with Africa at high stakes May 31 summit

India to solidify partnership with Africa at high stakes May 31 summit

India will host a major summit on May 31 to deepen partnerships with African nations, with discussions spanning economy, trade, health, and technology. Leaders are expected to agree on a fresh roadmap for shared growth, aligning India’s development vision with Africa’s Agenda 2063. The talks aim to translate cooperation into concrete next steps across key sectors.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
Pakistan invites India talks but demands they be meaningful and backs stronger military response

Pakistan invites India talks but demands they be meaningful and backs stronger military response

Pakistan says it is ready to begin meaningful, productive dialogue with India, while also marking the anniversary of a past conflict. Pakistani officials stressed that any future act of aggression would be met firmly, even as they continue building military capabilities. The comments suggest India’s security concerns remain shaped by historical tensions and will weigh on negotiations.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026
India warns Bangladesh over repatriation slowdown pushing nationality checks after years of delays

India warns Bangladesh over repatriation slowdown pushing nationality checks after years of delays

India has urged Bangladesh to extend full cooperation for the repatriation of illegal nationals, after a Bangladesh minister’s “pushback” remark. The MEA said more than 2,860 nationality verification cases remain pending with Bangladesh authorities, including several stuck for over five years, and called for faster processing to resolve them smoothly.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 7 May 2026
Iran Deputy Foreign Minister Set for New Delhi BRICS Talks Amid Diplomatic Friction

Iran Deputy Foreign Minister Set for New Delhi BRICS Talks Amid Diplomatic Friction

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi is expected to visit New Delhi this month to attend BRICS ministerial meetings, sources cited by ANI said. The move lands as India holds BRICS chairmanship and regional tensions persist, with observers pointing to a recent diplomatic logjam within the grouping as the backdrop to a possible reset of ties.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 7 May 2026

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US and India are very close to a trade deal just one hurdle left Landau says

US and India are very close to a trade deal just one hurdle left Landau says

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said India and the US are “very, very close” to concluding a trade deal, with only a “last hurdle” left. Negotiations have been underway for months as both sides work to finalize the agreement and also tackle wider bilateral issues.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi heads to China for first talks since wartime fallout

Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi heads to China for first talks since wartime fallout

Iran’s Foreign Ministry says Abbas Araghchi is heading to China for his first visit since the war, meeting Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. Iran hasn’t disclosed how long he will stay, but says the agenda will cover regional and international developments. The trip underscores how Tehran is recalibrating ties with Beijing as geopolitical pressures shift.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
U S Iran conflict sparks new strategic costs leaving Europe fractured and Trump under pressure

U S Iran conflict sparks new strategic costs leaving Europe fractured and Trump under pressure

New details on the U.S. approach to the Iran conflict point to rising strategic costs beyond the battlefield. Fractures with traditional European allies have emerged, with key partners reportedly not consulted before Donald Trump escalated military moves. The fallout suggests Washington may be paying politically and diplomatically while the conflict drags on with unclear gains.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
Beijing orders China firms to ignore US refiner sanctions in rare sweeping ban

Beijing orders China firms to ignore US refiner sanctions in rare sweeping ban

China’s commerce ministry says US sanctions on oil refiners illegally restrict normal trade with third countries and breach international norms. In an unusually direct step, Beijing issued an order barring companies from recognizing, enforcing, or complying with the penalties aimed at five firms. The move escalates friction over sanctions and cross-border energy trade.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 3 May 2026

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Trump says hostilities in Iran have terminated after Congress demands authorization

Trump says hostilities in Iran have terminated after Congress demands authorization

President Donald Trump told top US lawmakers that hostilities in Iran have ended, according to letters sent to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate president pro tempore Chuck Grassley. The announcement came after Congress pushed the administration to seek authorization for the conflict as it entered its third month, with hostilities beginning Feb 28, 2026.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026
Trump calls Iran war critics treasonous as he claims US is winning

Trump calls Iran war critics treasonous as he claims US is winning

President Donald Trump said on Friday that it is “treasonous” for critics to claim the United States is not winning its war with Iran. He further argued that Iran’s military capability has been significantly degraded and that Iranian leadership has been weakened, framing the conflict as moving decisively in America’s favor despite public criticism.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026
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