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 ...
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 ...
India, Asean back UNCLOS to resolve South China Sea disputesIndia and ASEAN back the full application of the South China Sea DOC and seek an early conclusion of the COC per international law. They ai...
India, Singapore call for "freedom of navigation in and overflight above South China Sea", adherence to UNCLOSIndia and Singapore have jointly called for the peaceful resolution of disputes in the South China Sea, highlighting the importance of main...
PM Modi takes aim at Beijing's role in South China SeaPrime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Brunei, emphasized India's support for development over expansionism, indirectly addressi...
Instability increases when long-standing agreements not observed: JaishankarJaishankar mentioned that contemporary concerns in the Indian Ocean also extend to various 'grey areas,' including those related to climate...
Jaishankar bats for deeper engagement among IOR nations; flags instances of disregard to maritime laws, long-standing pactsJaishankar stressed the need for greater consultation, cooperation, and collective self-reliance among the Indian Ocean countries to addres...
Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam and Taiwan join India in rejecting China's new mapThe governments of the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Taiwan have all rejected China's new national map, accusing Beijing of claiming ...
How India compels China over international law in the South China SeaChina's sovereignty claims in the SCS and increase in China's unilateral actions and militarization of the SCS has led to an escalation of ...
Message to China: CoC on SCS should not prejudice legitimate interests of othersIn a series of tweets following the meet, Jaishankar said, “Stressed that Code of Conduct on South China Sea should be fully consistent wit...
South China Sea disputes should be resolved in line with international law: Mike PompeoAfter the 36th ASEAN summit on Friday, a joint statement was issued by the members of the bloc expressing concerns over the current situati...
ASEAN takes position against China's vast historical sea claimsThe leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations took the position in a statement issued by Vietnam Saturday on behalf of the 10-n...
Indonesia stands firm against Chinese claims in South China Sea regionA Chinese boat trespassed into Indonesia's EEZ off the coast of the northern islands of Natuna, leading Indonesians officials to issue a "s...
Union Cabinet approves stringent anti-piracy lawThey said the proposed anti maritime piracy law is aimed at promoting the safety and security of India's maritime trade including the safet...
India backs Philippines on South China Sea rowIndia backed the Philippines in its dispute with China over islands in South China Sea saying it wanted peaceful resolution for the maritim...
UN Tribunal on South China Sea case is responsible and will give fair rulingChina has resorted to seeking international support for its stance on the East Sea issue generally, and the case brought by the Philippines...
Vietnam ambassador Ton Sinh Thanh flags concerns over Chinese land reclamation in South China SeaIndia too has repeatedly called for freedom of navigation of SCS including recently at the annual Summit with Japan earlier this month in D...