'Seriously concerned': Quad joint statement flags water cannons, blocked ships in South and East China SeasIndia, US, Japan, and Australia foreign ministers met in New Delhi. They voiced serious concerns over the South China and East China Seas. ...
26 May, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
India ready to quell any misadventure from across the border: Navy chief designate SwaminathanIndia's Navy chief designate, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, stated India is prepared for any aggression from across the border. He emph...
11 May, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
India-bound fertilizer shipment scrapped over Iran origin riskAn India-bound fertilizer shipment has been cancelled. Officials raised concerns about its links to Iran. The cargo was aboard the bulk car...
11 May, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Trump calls Iran's response to US peace proposal 'unacceptable'President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal for peace talks, hurting hopes of a quick end to the 10-week conflict th...
11 May, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Iran expresses 'full readiness' to provide 'maritime services, technical support' to commercial ships in HormuzIran's maritime authority is ready to provide essential services to ships in the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after US President Donald Tru...
07 May, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
IRGC Navy warns vessels to use designated Hormuz corridor, threatens decisive responseIran's Revolutionary Guard Navy has issued a stern warning to all ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Vessels must strictly adhere to ro...
06 May, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Pakistan lacks 'credibility' to mediate between Tehran and Washington: Senior Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim RezaeiAn Iranian lawmaker has questioned Pakistan's credibility as a mediator, alleging it favours US interests. Despite this friction and stalle...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Trump signals 'possible' Iran talks within 36-72 hours as maritime tensions escalate in HormuzPresident Donald Trump suggests a possible diplomatic breakthrough with Iran. He has extended a ceasefire, citing Pakistan's request for Ir...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Over 11.6 lakh Indians return from West Asia amid conflict; 12 seafarers rescued from IraqThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday highlighted one of the largest voluntary repatriations and travel management exercises in...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
How Asia should deal with the ‘Malacca dilemma’The Iran conflict has shown how easily key sea routes can be used as strategic tools, raising concerns beyond the Strait of Hormuz to other...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire with Iran on Pakistan's requestUS-Iran ceasefire: U.S. President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, just hours before it was due to expire, t...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz crisis: US blockade continues despite ceasefire extension with IranPresident Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran. This decision comes at Pakistan's request. The United States awaits a unified proposa...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
Countries backing navigation in Strait of Hormuz sending 'right message': IMO chiefThe head of the International Maritime Organization stated that countries defending freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz are sendi...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
US–Israel–Iran War Day 52: Hormuz shut fears deepen as US seizes Iranian ship; Hezbollah warns escalation, India scrambles to secure vesselsIran War News Day 52: On Day 52 of the US–Israel–Iran war, tensions have intensified after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship, prompting T...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
'Closely following situation in West Asia': MEA on Pakistan's role in US-Iran ceasefireIndia is closely monitoring the evolving security situation in West Asia. The nation welcomes ceasefires and supports peace initiatives. In...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
UAE envoy to India flags 2,890 strikes on civilian infra since Feb 28, says 4 million Indian expats integral to nationThe UAE ambassador has reported 2,890 missile and drone attacks. He called these unprovoked strikes and urged stronger international action...
17 Apr, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
China asks Iran to ensure freedom of navigation through Strait of HormuzChina's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Iran to guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This critical waterway is vital for...
16 Apr, 2026, 01.13 PM IST