Indian refiners purchase Russian crude in Emirati currency: Report

India has disregarded pressure imposed by western nations, and continues to engage in trade and energy cooperation with Russia

UAE, India discuss settling non-oil trade in rupees: Report

China also considered settling non-oil trade in local currencies that do not include the dollar

Russia overtakes Iraq as India’s leading oil supplier

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, India has become the primary outlet for seaborne oil cargoes

‘Not a choice, but necessity:’ Iran, India recalibrating ties amid geopolitical shifts

Following a drop in trade brought on by US sanctions, New Delhi and Tehran - boosted by their mutual strong relations with Moscow - are set to revamp ties in a new era of Eurasian multipolarity. 

Iran to increase cargo transit between Russia and India to record high

Iran's contribution to the INSTC will reduce transit costs by 30 percent and lower transportation time to just 25 days

Iran reassures India it will meet its energy needs

Iran's deputy foreign minister is in India to discuss extensive bilateral cooperation between the two countries

India welcomes Syrian foreign minister for first time

In recent months, Syria has begun a rapprochement process with some of its neighbors following the US-sponsored war in 2011

‘Iran wants to sell oil to India’: Ambassador

The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi organized a condolence prayer session to commemorate the victims of ISIS attacks in Shah Cheragh

Why India is arming Armenia against Azerbaijan

Trade routes and national security interests in the South Caucasus are central to New Delhi’s decision to arm Armenia

India dumps US dollar for UAE dirham, Chinese yuan in Russian coal trade: Report

Russia became India's third-largest coal supplier after New Delhi began to move away from the US dollar in their bilateral trade

India-Russia-Iran: Eurasia’s new transportation powerhouses

No longer just an 'alternative route' on a drawing board, the International North South Transportation Corridor (INSTC) is paying dividends in a time of global crisis. And Moscow, Tehran and New Delhi are now leading players in the Eurasian competition for transportation routes.

Russia requests oil payments from India in UAE currency: Report

The UAE and India are among the many nations refusing western diktats to cut ties with Russia in the wake of the war in Ukraine

Iran announces completion of transport of Russian goods to India through INSTC

The International North-South Transport Corridor is expected to help Iran boost its economy and withstand US economic sanctions

India PM received by UAE president to discuss bilateral relations

New Delhi and Abu Dhabi vow to “deepen and diversify” their economic partnership

Iran to accommodate cargo transit between Russia and India

Iranian officials have said that the move will help boost Iran’s transit revenue

Iranian FM on multi-day visit to India

Amir-Abdollahian's visit to the South Asian nation comes just days after an official from India's ruling party made disparaging comments about the Prophet Muhammad

Regional leaders condemn India’s ruling party over anti-Islam remarks

The BJP has been accused of supporting the policies and rhetoric that instigated a spike in violence against Indian Muslims

Taliban officials discuss bilateral ties with Indian delegation

The two nations discussed the establishment of bilateral trade, humanitarian assistance, and the re-opening of the Indian embassy in Kabul

Juggling grenades: To contain China, the US will ignore Russia in India

Divergent policies on Moscow will not get in the way of Indo-US efforts to counter Beijing’s regional influence.

Iran determined to meet India’s import needs: Iranian ambassador

The official claims that if both nations initiate a rupee–rial trade mechanism, bilateral trade between Iran and India has the potential to increase up to $30 billion

Lebanese economy minister meets with Turkish, Indian ambassadors to discuss looming crisis

With at least 60 percent of its wheat imports coming from Russia and Ukraine, the Levantine nation is facing a food crisis

Iran, Russia, China begin joint naval drills in the Indian Ocean

This is the third joint naval exercise carried out between the three powerhouse states

Iran, Russia, and China to hold ‘2022 Marine Security Belt’ naval drills in the Indian Ocean

The naval drills will begin just days after the Iranian President visited Moscow to meet with his Russian counterpart

India evacuates nationals from Afghanistan as 7th provincial capital falls to Taliban

Northern region soon to be completely lost to the armed group

Turkiye summons nine western ambassadors to protest embassies’ closure

Diplomatic tensions rose when Turkiye responded to an initial US security alert by warning citizens against possible xenophobic and racist attacks in Europe

Several European consulates shut down over Istanbul terror threats

The US State Department issued a terror alert for Turkiye, stating that synagogues, churches, and western diplomatic missions are a potential target for attacks

Iraq’s Silk Road: Port and canal project set to transform Baghdad’s geopolitical clout

Iraq’s two ambitious trade corridor projects present an opportunity for a beleaguered Baghdad to enhance its geopolitical status and establish economic independence.

Dead on arrival: The west’s B3W initiative to rival China’s BRI

While Washington is focused on establishing rival 'global' projects to Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, most of these drive profits and benefits right back to the United States.

Why is Egypt’s Navy commanding a NATO-led coalition in the Red Sea?

In recent years Egypt has been developing and strengthening its navy in and around the Red Sea, but this is arguably part of a broader US strategy for the region.

Global South: Gold-backed currencies to replace the US dollar

The adoption of commodity-backed currencies by the Global South could upend the US dollar’s dominance and level the playing field in international trade.