Benjamin Netanyahu invites PM Modi to light Israel Independence Day torchIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join pilot Smit Machchhar in lighting a ceremonial torch.22 October 2026
Jaishankar welcomes UAE foreign minister in Mumbai as India deepens Gulf tiesExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar begins two days of talks with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan covering energy, investment, and regional stability.20 October 2026
Iran parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as new defence ministerThe former aerospace chief takes charge eight months after his predecessor was killed in US-Israeli strikes.18 October 2026
Pakistan orders three-month austerity drive to curb fuel use as global oil prices riseThe cabinet has cut government fuel allocations, banned official travel, and ordered markets to close early to cope with soaring oil costs.17 September 2026
