Dialogue and diplomacy only solution to West Asia crisis: PM Modi; BRICS divided over West Asia crisis

The latest edition of the broadcast covers major global diplomatic developments amid rising geopolitical tensions. Prime Minister Modi, who was in the United Arab Emirates on a brief visit on the first leg of his five-nation tour, condemned the attacks on the UAE and said dialogue and diplomacy are the only solution to the West Asia crisis. Meanwhile, the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi concluded without a joint statement, exposing deep divisions within the bloc over the West Asia crisis. The host nation issued a chair statement and was proposed as a potential mediator between conflicting West Asian nations. In Beijing, the United States president's state visit highlighted mutual mistrust, characterised by strict digital security protocols and a physical standoff involving security agents at a historic site. Furthermore, Saudi Arabia is proposing a regional non-aggression pact with Iran, modelled on the Helsinki Accords, to prevent future conflicts and ensure strategic stability in the Gulf. The episode highlights how global diplomacy is currently navigating extreme polarisation, security fears, and shifting regional alliances.