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16 Indian vessels still stranded near Strait of Hormuz, 8 including 2 more LPG ships exited safely

Centre maintains that food and fuel stocks are at adequate levels and that no price volatility is being experienced yet.

Trump says ‘good chance’ of deal with Iran before his deadline, else he will ‘blow everything up’

Trump, in an expletive-laden Truth Social post, vowed to attack key civilian infra in Iran including bridges & power plants if Tehran did not open Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday 8 pm ET.

‘Trump, please talk. We’re bored’—Iran embassies rain memes on America; Lego pilots, F-35 on crutches

Iran’s embassies in various countries have been hurling memes in raging war with US & Israel, targeting Washington’s narrative & Trump’s rhetoric with satire, snark and mockery.

Day after Iran ex-foreign minister Zarif’s call for strategic reset with US, hardline ‘private text’ leaked

Iran should 'take the win' & make a deal, wrote Javad Zarif, a career diplomat, in a piece in Foreign Affairs magazine. But text released by journalist calls for military action, divine help.

Pakistan remembers ‘dignity’ after extensions & nudges, vows to repay UAE $3.5 bn as rollover refused

With the United Arab Emirates declining further leniency amid escalating West Asia conflict, Pakistan is finally settling $3.5 bn debt—framing necessity as principle amid pressure.

How Nehru’s fascination with Kibbutz sparked India-Israel outreach before formal diplomatic ties

India studied Israel’s cooperatives after Nehru’s push, inspiring socialist leaders and shaping early debates on agrarian reform and rural development.

India pushes China for balanced trade as Piyush Goyal, Wang Wentao interact in 1st such meet in 7 yrs

Trade between the countries has expanded in last year. However, it remains heavily skewed in favour of China, as India continues to import merchandise for its manufacturing sector.

India’s ‘largest-ever trade delegation’ to visit Canada next month, talks to be fast-tracked—Piyush Goyal

The thaw in ties between the two countries has picked up pace, with focus on trade. Piyush Goyal says free trade agreement will be fast-tracked.

US in talks with Denmark for access to three additional bases in Greenland, reports NYT

Pentagon is negotiating access to three sites, including the abandoned WWII-era bases in Narsarsuaq and Kangerlussuaq, under the 1951 US–Denmark Defense Agreement.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represents India at UK-convened meet to discuss Strait of Hormuz

The Ministry of External Thursday confirmed that Misri attended the virtual talks on behalf of India. Around 35 countries were invited by the UK.

On Camera

Stocks fall, oil prices climb as Trump issues fresh threat to Iran ahead of his deadline

Fears that an escalation of the conflict could heighten a fuel squeeze & endanger the economy unnerved traders, with NYT reporting Iran stopped negotiating a truce with the US.

Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on China

India's military to get Vice Chief of Defence Staff along with one Theatre Commander from each of three services, it is learnt.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.