New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Amid escalating security threats in the Black Sea region, Ukraine on Monday called on the international community to increase pressure on Russia to end its attacks on civilian shipping. In a statement, the Ukraine Embassy in India alleged that Russia’s attacks in the Black Sea caused civilian casualties among seafarers, maritime pilots and crew members of merchant vessels.”The Embassy of Ukraine in India firmly believes that threats and risks to civilian navigation aris…
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Cape Town, July 25 (IANS) The 16th BRICS Meeting of High Representatives for National Security (National Security Advisors’ Meeting) in New Delhi underscored the urgency for stronger regional and multilateral cooperation to develop collective responses to emerging challenges, a report has stated.”There is a growing need for stronger regional and multilateral cooperation to develop collective responses to challenges such as terrorism, infectious diseases, energy insecurity, cybercrime and climate…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) India’s special economic package of nearly $680 million for Mauritius reflects the deepening strategic and economic partnership between the two countries, Mauritius’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Dhananjay Ramful, said on Friday.In an interview with IANS, Ramful said the package, comprising grants and concessional lines of credit, underscores the importance India attaches to Mauritius under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s lead…
Washington, July 23 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday reaffirmed the Trump administration’s commitment to Southeast Asia, announcing billions of dollars in strategic investments for the region while warning that Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz posed a threat to global trade and freedom of navigation. Addressing the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with the United States in Manila, Rubio said Washington viewed ASEAN as its primary mechanism for engagement in the Indo-Pa…
Addis Ababa, July 23 (IANS) The African Union (AU) on Thursday strongly condemned attacks claimed by Yemen’s Houthi group against commercial oil tankers in the Red Sea, warning that these actions represent a dangerous escalation with serious implications for regional peace and security.In a statement, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed the union’s “unwavering support for the security, sovereignty, and stability” of the countr…
Kolkata, July 23 (IANS) In a major operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) apprehended a suspicious fishing boat off the Sundarbans coast in West Bengal on July 22, and recovered a cache of illegal firearms and ammunition. Four Indian crew members were arrested and are being interrogated by several agencies about their plans in the sensitive area.“The operation was based on credible intelligence inputs and the ICG worked in coordination with the West Bengal forest department. The recovery of s…
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to New Zealand, Australia and Indonesia demonstrates an important milestone in the evolution of Indo-Pacific strategy. The visit was not only a diplomatic reach to three nations but showcased India’s effort to develop a network of strategic partnerships linking Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean and the Pacific, a report has detailed. “India’s Indo-Pacific vision has evolved significantly over the past decade. Initially shaped…
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Panama is India’s natural gateway to Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, and there is a need to improve shipping connectivity, deepen logistics partnerships and accelerate institutional cooperation to realise the untapped potential of bilateral trade, according to the government.Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s maritime sector is undergoing a transformational journey driven by world-class infrastructure, modern logist…
Manila, July 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday met his Philippines counterpart Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro in Manila, where both leaders discussed ways to advance the Strategic Partnership between the two countries and reviewed recent developments in the Indo-Pacific. Sharing the details of the meeting on his social media platform X, EAM Jaishankar said, “A pleasure to meet FM Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro of Philippines today in Manila. A good discussion on further strength…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Global crude oil prices surged more than 3 per cent, climbing above the $90-a-barrel mark on Monday as escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran fuelled fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.International benchmark Brent crude rose nearly 3 per cent or $2.63 to trade above $90 a barrel after gaining more than 3 per cent in the previous session.Similarly, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude advanced 3.51 per cent or around $3 t…