India-bound ships begin Strait of Hormuz transit as US lifts Iran blockade; Chabahar, INSTC in focusThree cargo ships are now transiting the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a significant shift after the US ended its blockade of Iranian ports a...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Countering maritime contestation: India, France set to deepen undersea defence capabilitiesIndia and France are set to strengthen defense cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France will focus on accelerating key m...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Taiwan says its sovereignty cannot be 'violated', as China ends coast guard patrolTaiwan's coast guard asserts its maritime sovereignty cannot be violated by China. China recently ended a patrol east of Taiwan, inspecting...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of islandChina and Taiwan are in a dispute over Chinese coast guard patrols near Taiwan's waters. Taiwan claims these patrols are harassing merchant...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Taiwan says Chinese coast guard, research ships near key South China Sea islandsTaiwan has reported a new escalation in the South China Sea on Saturday. A Chinese coast guard ship and a survey vessel conducted a coordin...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasionTaiwan is boosting its missile power to over 1,800 by 2029. This move aims to deter a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. The island is...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
'Quad is about doing projects for benefit of people in Indo-Pacific': MEA on China's bloc confrontation remarkIndia's Ministry of External Affairs has clarified the Quad's purpose. The four-nation bloc is focused on developmental outcomes in the Ind...
29 May, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
Iran says 'low' possibility of return to war with USIran's Revolutionary Guards are cautiously optimistic about avoiding war with the US but remain vigilant against potential threats. With pe...
27 May, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
China asks Quad to stop meddling in maritime affairs in its neighbourhoodChina has strongly reacted to a Quad Ministerial meeting. The meeting expressed serious concerns over the East and South China Sea situatio...
27 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
PM reaffirms stability, prosperity in Indo-Pacific in meetings with foreign ministers of Australia, JapanIndia and Australia are strengthening their strategic partnership. Prime Minister Modi met with Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong and...
26 May, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
We've seen number of positive developments: EAM Jaishankar to Australia FM on bilateral tiesIndia and Australia are strengthening their partnership. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Australian counterpart Penny Wong ...
26 May, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
White House invite to PM Modi has flouted protocol, says Ex DiplomatFormer Diplomat Veena Sikri highlights protocol concerns regarding an invitation for Prime Minister Modi. She notes renewed US interest in ...
25 May, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
India, US signal thaw as Jaishankar and Rubio hold candid talks to re-energise relationsIndia and the US are working to strengthen their relationship. Discussions covered trade, energy security, and terrorism. Both nations are ...
24 May, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Rubio in India: Quad talks to focus on critical minerals, supply chains and Indo-Pacific securityUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in India for the Quad foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi on May 26. The meeting will focus on...
22 May, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
Canada deepens Arctic defense ties with Nordics after Trump threatsCanada is forging new alliances with Nordic nations to secure its vast Arctic region. This move comes as the United States' commitment wave...
16 May, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Hormuz not blocked by Iran, 'unprovoked aggression' by US, Israel led to it: Russian FM LavrovRussia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pointed to US and Israeli actions as the cause of the Gulf crisis. He stated Iran did not block the...
15 May, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
West Asia war, Hormuz, Gaza dominate BRICS foreign ministers' meetBRICS foreign ministers met in New Delhi to discuss the West Asia conflict. They emphasized dialogue and diplomacy to end the war. Ensuring...
15 May, 2026, 05.43 PM IST