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US visa issues, trade deal and West Asia: What Jaishankar and Marco Rubio discussed in New Delhi talks on Sunday | Today News BRICS Foreign Ministers’ summit: Conflict in West Asia merits particular attention, says Jaishankar Now, Sudha Murty backs PM Modi’s call to curb fuel use amid shock from West Asia: 'Important for nation’s resilience’ | Today News

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US visa issues, trade deal and West Asia: What Jaishankar and Marco Rubio discussed in New Delhi talks on Sunday | Today News

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mint - news•May 24

US visa issues, trade deal and West Asia: What Jaishankar and Marco Rubio discussed in New Delhi talks on Sunday | Today News

level talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi on Sunday, raising visa challenges faced by Indian travellers and discussing an early trade deal.

BRICS Foreign Ministers’ summit: Conflict in West Asia merits particular attention, says Jaishankar

India

India Latest News: Top National Headlines Today & Breaking News | The Hindu•May 14

BRICS Foreign Ministers’ summit: Conflict in West Asia merits particular attention, says Jaishankar

Ongoing conflicts, economic uncertainties and challenges in trade, technology are shaping global landscape, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said in his opening remarks at the BRICS Foreign Ministers Summit that began on Thursday (May 14, 2026). India is hosting the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on May 14 and 15, 2026, which will be chaired by External Affairs Minister S.

Business•mint - news•May 12

Now, Sudha Murty backs PM Modi’s call to curb fuel use amid shock from West Asia: 'Important for nation’s resilience’ | Today News

Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty on Monday expressed support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal urging citizens to reduce fuel consumption and depend less on imported goods amid disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia crisis. In a video posted by PTI, he said, “PM Modi's call for austerity amid global crisis is sensible. “Everybody talks about gas cylinder price rise, but we never started the war, we did not ask for a petrol price rise,” she had said.

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India•mint - news•Apr 23

How governments worldwide are shielding households from rising energy costs amid the West Asia war | Today News

Brent crude has crossed the $100-per-barrel mark after jumping nearly 13% over the past three sessions, extending its rally. Japan The Nikkei business daily reported earlier that Japan had agreed to import 1 million barrels of crude oil from Mexico for delivery as early as July, to diversify its energy sources due to the war between the United States, Israel and Iran. Malaysia The government has announced certain measures, including central bank support for companies, efforts to diversify energy sources and secure inputs, enhanced monitoring of vulnerable sectors, and a special access pathway for critical medicines and medical devices, according to Reuters.

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Business•mint - news•Mar 11

US-Iran war: What’s at risk if Strait of Hormuz closes amid West Asia conflict? UN warns... | Today News

The ongoing war between US-Israel and Iran has almost brought tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a standstill, causing sharp swings in oil prices and underlining how crucial the narrow waterway is for global energy supplies, reported AP . 3 million barrels per day of crude oil transported through the Strait were bound for Asian markets, while only 16% was destined for Europe and other regions. Around one-third of the global seaborne fertiliser trade, about 16 million tonnes annually, also passes through the waterway, UNCTAD said.

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