Prime Minister Modi embarks on a five-nation diplomatic tour from May 15-20 across UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy, prioritizing energy security amid West Asia conflict and Hormuz Strait closure threatening India's fuel supply chains.
Ulf Kristersson
Prime Minister Modi embarks on a five-nation visit this week, including the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, and Norway, focusing on energy cooperation, trade partnerships, and deepening strategic relationships with key European and Middle Eastern allies.
Prime Minister Modi will undertake a major five-nation tour from May 15, visiting UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy to strengthen bilateral ties on energy, trade, defense, and green technology while addressing regional developments.
Prime Minister Modi undertakes a six-day diplomatic tour across the UAE and four European nations to strengthen bilateral partnerships, advance energy cooperation, and expand trade relationships worth billions of dollars amid global geopolitical tensions.
Russian President Putin thanked Slovak Prime Minister Fico for attending Moscow's Victory Day commemoration as the sole EU leader present, while pledging energy support and bilateral cooperation despite criticism from Western allies over the visit.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Europe shares the US goal of ending the Iran war and preventing nuclear weapons production.
A passenger was reassigned from his booked seat, which was then taken by the King of Sweden on a Scandinavian Airlines flight.
Two trains collided in Denmark, injuring 18 people, with five critically hurt, after a head-on crash north of Copenhagen.
Opposition party Tisza wins Hungarian election, defeating Prime Minister Orban's party.
Sweden's prime minister will allow a hard-right party into the government if a right-wing majority is achieved. The move aims to bring the party into the mainstream. The decision is ahead of the country's election this year.
Prime Minister Modi will visit UAE and Norway on May 15-19 for diplomatic talks.
Prime Minister Modi undertakes a six-day diplomatic tour across UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy to strengthen bilateral partnerships and advance cooperation on energy, trade, technology, and regional security amid geopolitical challenges.
PM Modi embarks on a five-nation tour to secure energy ties and attend key summits.
Merz says Europe wants a strong NATO and shares US goal of ending Iran war
Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico for attending Victory Day celebrations in Moscow as the sole EU leader present, while pledging energy cooperation and facing criticism from Western allies.
German Chancellor Merz affirmed Europe's commitment to strengthening NATO despite tensions with the Trump administration over defense spending and Iran policy, emphasizing shared transatlantic goals of ending conflict and preventing Iranian nuclear weapons development.
The UAE President and Swedish Prime Minister discussed bilateral relations and regional developments in a phone call, planning to deepen cooperation in key growth sectors.
Nordic countries seek additional European nuclear protection to complement US deterrence amid uncertainty.
Multiple EU states, led by Germany and Sweden, are pushing to eliminate the unanimity rule that allows any single member to block foreign policy decisions, citing Hungary's repeated vetoes on Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions as demonstrating the urgent need for reform.
Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson expresses skepticism towards France's protectionist policies
Prime Minister Modi undertakes a six-day diplomatic tour across UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy to strengthen bilateral relations and advance strategic partnerships on energy, trade, defense, and green technology amid regional geopolitical challenges.
Prime Minister Modi will visit five nations to deepen India's strategic and economic partnerships.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation tour to secure India's energy and economic stability.
Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder considers the 1,000 euro relief premium for employees to be failed.
NATO's strength relies on shared goals, not just troop numbers, Chancellor Merz said.
President Trump announced 30% tariffs on the European Union and Mexico effective August 1, escalating trade tensions with major allies amid broader tariff campaign targeting global trading partners over perceived economic imbalances.
Sweden and France in nuclear weapons meeting
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy confirmed pilot training on Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets will begin in 2026, with Sweden committing 80 billion kronor in military aid and planning to supply up to 150 aircraft as part of a decade-long defense partnership.
The United States offered Nato-style security guarantees to Ukraine during Berlin talks aimed at ending Russia's war, with negotiators reporting progress, though territorial disputes remain unresolved and Moscow has yet to agree.
