The Wakeup Times

Prateek Tanmay
International Relations
May 18, 2026
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EU’s Ursula von der Leyen wants to seal investment agreement with India, calls it ‘missing puzzle’

EU’s Ursula von der Leyen wants to seal investment agreement with India, calls it ‘missing puzzle’ The investment agreement was being negotiated along with the trade deal but could not be finalised due to differences between the two…

Prateek Tanmay
International Relations
May 18, 2026
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Modi in Norway highlights: PM holds interaction with Norwegian business leaders

Modi in Norway highlights: PM holds interaction with Norwegian business leaders PM Modi was conferred with Norway’s highest civilian honour, the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit Updated – May 18, 2026 10:17 pm IST…

Prateek Tanmay
International Relations
May 18, 2026
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Iran submits new proposal, says U.S. open to sanctions relief

Iran submits new proposal, says U.S. open to sanctions relief On May 17, Iran unveiled a new body, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PSGA), to control the Strait; according to the new mechanism, all ships seeking to transit…

Prateek Tanmay
International Relations
May 18, 2026
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From green shipping to blue economy: Modi hails India-Norway partnership

From green shipping to blue economy: Modi hails India-Norway partnership India and Norway upgrade ties to a “Green Strategic Partnership”; Norway PM Støre says both countries have “differences”, calls for them to unite against weaponization of diplomacy, trade…

Prateek Tanmay
International Relations
May 18, 2026
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Keir Starmer will not set out a timetable to quit: U.K. Deputy PM

Keir Starmer will not set out a timetable to quit: U.K. Deputy PM Lawmaker Wes Streeting, who quit as Health Minister last week, said on Saturday (May 17) he would stand in any formal leadership contest. Published -…

Prateek Tanmay
International Relations
May 18, 2026
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More than 30 wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight

More than 30 wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight Moscow has been Ukrainian cities since it invaded more than four years ago but the latest Russian attack comes after both sides traded some of their bloodiest strikes…

Prateek Tanmay
International Relations
May 18, 2026
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4 dead, 8 hurt as gunman opens fire in southern Turkiye: reports

4 dead, 8 hurt as gunman opens fire in southern Turkiye: reports At least two people were killed when the assailant opened fire at a restaurant, with the two others killed elsewhere and the assailant fleeing in a…

Prateek Tanmay
International Relations
May 18, 2026
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U.S. extends sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil by 30 days

U.S. extends sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil by 30 days The latest “temporary 30-day general license” will “provide the most vulnerable nations with the ability to temporarily access Russian oil currently stranded at sea,” Treasury Secretary Scott…

Prateek Tanmay
International Relations
May 18, 2026
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U.S. Justice Department drops all charges against Gautam Adani; case closed permanently

U.S. Justice Department drops all charges against Gautam Adani; case closed permanently The case turned in Adani’s favour after prosecutors found no clear U.S. linkages and insufficient evidence to sustain the allegations, according to people familiar with the…

Prateek Tanmay
International Relations
May 18, 2026
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Trump says delaying Iran attack at request of Gulf leaders

Trump says delaying Iran attack at request of Gulf leaders Donald Trump said he had “further instructed them to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice, in the…