Abuja, May 16 (IANS) China’s shift toward more “inward-facing” naval diplomacy reflects broader signs of strain within the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) authority. By prioritising domestic port visits and reducing its presence in international waters, Beijing appears to be reassuring both its cadres and the citizens, yet the approach exposes more vulnerabilities than it conceals, a report stated this week. According to Uganda-based media outlet PML Daily, the CCP’s weakening grip over …
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Washington, May 5 (IANS) The United States has launched a military mission to break what it calls Iran’s blockade of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, deploying warships and aircraft to escort vessels through one of the world’s most critical oil routes.US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth said the operation, dubbed “Project Freedom”, was ordered by President Donald Trump to “restart the free flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz.”He described the mission as “defensi…
Paris, April 13 (IANS) France and the United Kingdom (UK) are set to co-host talks later this week on restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement released on X, French President Emmanuel Macron stressed the need to restore free and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible and for ensuring that Lebanon returns to the path of peace in full respect of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. He called for resolving the conflict in the Middl…