Brics consensus on Middle East elusive because of sharp differences, government backs Palestine cause | India News – The Times of India

Brics consensus on Middle East elusive because of sharp differences, government backs Palestine cause | India News – The Times of India

The Brics meeting of officials on the Middle East last week could not produce a consensus document because there was sharp difference of positions among members who are party to the conflict, said official sources.Efforts to bridge the gaps by all others were not successful, according to Indian authorities. India holds the Brics presidency this…

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‘We may have turned a corner’: Shashi Tharoor sees Iran tensions easing; cites halt to executions, softer US stance | India News – The Times of India

‘We may have turned a corner’: Shashi Tharoor sees Iran tensions easing; cites halt to executions, softer US stance | India News – The Times of India

File photo: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said there were indications that tensions surrounding Iran may be easing, pointing to reports that executions of protesters have been cancelled and that the United States has toned down its military posture.Speaking to reporters, Tharoor said a “positive…

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