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Washington: In a significant development, the United States on Tuesday expanded its sanctions targeting Iran’s oil sector by imposing sanctions on more than 50 individuals, companies and vessels suspected of involvement in an unlawful Iranian oil transportation ring. Why did US tighten economic pressure on Iran? State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott announced the sanctions on X and said the sanctions were aimed at dismantling Tehran’s "illicit shipping and sanctions evasion network", which Washington alleges has facilitated sanctions evasion and supported Iran's attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The measures have specifically focused on the maritime trade operations…

New York: India on Tuesday reiterated its push for a complete overhaul of the United Nations, calling for urgent reform of the Security Council. It further emphasised a stronger General Assembly and a bigger role for the Economic and Social Council to keep multilateralism relevant. New Delhi also warned that the UN risks losing global support the longer it delays making the Security Council more representative. "Public perception about the UN has changed adversely in the recent past, primarily due to the Security Council's inability to meaningfully intervene in raging conflicts across different parts of the globe," India’s Permanent Representative…

Warsaw (Poland): Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski has made a big claim about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomatic role during the Russia-Ukraine war. He said that the Indian Prime Minister played a crucial part in preventing Russian President Vladimir Putin from using tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine towards the end of 2022. Speaking at a press conference, Bartoszewski said President Putin listens carefully to Prime Minister Modi and respects his views. Highlighting India's long-standing ties with Russia, Bartoszewski said the relationship has given New Delhi considerable diplomatic leverage. "India has enjoyed strong relations with Russia, and earlier with the Soviet…