Xi and Putin unite in criticism of US, but fail to clinch big gas dealChina and Russia united against US President Donald Trump's missile defense plans and nuclear policy. Leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin...
20 May, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
India has to work out interim practical arrangements, without getting in the way of Iran or USAn Indian tanker faced fire in the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway's status is uncertain despite claims of openness. International maritime ...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines despite Washington's focus on IranThe United States and the Philippines have begun a major joint military exercise. This annual event, called Balikatan, involves over 17,000...
20 Apr, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Can Iran legally put a price on passage through the Strait of Hormuz?Iran’s move to charge tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has sparked a legal and geopolitical debate. Under international ...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
View: US and Iran have the blueprints for a Strait of Hormuz dealThe Strait of Hormuz is no longer a free waterway. A recent ceasefire pauses a conflict that highlighted its importance. Future governance ...
09 Apr, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
US forces ready with a "range of options" to deal with South China Sea aggression, US admiral saysUS Admiral Samuel Paparo stated that American forces are prepared with several options to address increasing aggression in the South China ...
29 Aug, 2024, 06.45 PM IST
We oppose unilateral actions to change status quo by force: India on fresh tensions in South China SeaUS National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke to his Filipino counterpart Eduardo M Ano this week following the fresh tensions in the So...
28 Jun, 2024, 10.32 PM IST
China vows to keep up military pressure against the Philippines as territorial disputes grow tenserChina claims sovereignty over virtually the entire South China Sea, one of the world's most crucial waterways for shipping, putting it at o...
21 Dec, 2023, 01.06 PM IST
What is High Seas Treaty? Know about the historic agreement reached by UN to protect world’s oceansUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres congratulated the member nations for finalising the text which ensures the sustainable use of marine ...
07 Mar, 2023, 10.56 PM IST
US renews warning it'll defend Philippines after China spatU.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said China's "dangerous operational behavior directly threatens regional peace and stability, ...
14 Feb, 2023, 11.10 AM IST
National selfishness delaying global oceans deal: UN chief Antonio GuterresThe U.N. chief was with senior officials and scientists from more than 120 countries attending a five-day U.N. Ocean Conference in Lisbon, ...
27 Jun, 2022, 07.41 PM IST
India, Asean decide to ensure freedom of navigation in South China SeaBoth sides noted the importance of promoting a rules-based order in the region including through upholding adherence to international law, ...
28 Oct, 2021, 11.43 PM IST
Manohar Parrikar feels new redressal mechanism needed to avoid conflicts between sea faring nationsDefence Minsiter Manohar Parrikar has called for a new dispute resolution mechanism to avoid conflicts between sea faring nations.
12 Jul, 2018, 06.02 PM IST
US government asked to ensure South China Sea tribunal verdict is implementedSenator Joni Ernst led a group of six Republican Senators in introducing a resolution calling on all parties to respect The Hague-based tri...
13 Jul, 2016, 10.59 AM IST
Gujarat National Law University to draft two key laws on deep sea miningThe US, China, Japan, Russia and South Korea lead this race for the natural wealth that lies untapped beneath the seabed.
01 Sep, 2014, 01.21 AM IST
- South China Sea row: US wants collaborative diplomatic process to resolve tension
UD is against steps that are seen as potential threats to some in the region, Asst Secy of State for Public Affairs Mike Hammer said.
27 Jul, 2012, 01.09 PM IST
- Obama administration to push Senate to ratify Sea Treaty to counter China rise
Obama administration officials will push for the US to join a 30-year-old international treaty that they say is now essential to counter Ch...
24 May, 2012, 05.52 AM IST