Washington, April 16 (IANS) The US on Thursday called on allies to do more to secure critical maritime routes in the Gulf, saying Washington cannot be expected to shoulder the burden alone amid escalating tensions with Iran. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said while some regional partners had supported US efforts, many countries had failed to act when needed.”Other allies have talked a lot and haven’t done anything,” he added, referring to the response during recent hostilities.Hegseth was speak…
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New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi has commended the force for its role in safeguarding India’s maritime interests, particularly in ensuring energy security amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia. In his inaugural address at the Navy Commanders’ Conference 2026 on Tuesday, he noted the increased operational tempo and emphasised the importance of inter-services coordination, while underlining the need to maintain high combat readiness and adopt emerging tec…
Washington, April 7 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday accused Iran of violating international law and destabilising global trade by targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the situation has impacted the entire world. Speaking briefly to reporters ahead of a meeting with New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters at the US State Department, Rubio said Washington was still awaiting developments on possible diplomatic engagement with Tehran.”Hope we hav…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) India on Tuesday sent a consignment of 250 metric tonnes of food grains to Seychelles, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced while adding that New Delhi will be sending more assistance to the country as part of its USD 175 million Special Economic Package. “A consignment of 250 MT foodgrains sent to Seychelles. More to follow under the USD 175 million Special Economic Package committed to Seychelles,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X.In February, …
Kathmandu, April 7 (IANS) Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal is set to participate in the ninth Indian Ocean Conference, scheduled to be held from April 10 to 12 in Mauritius. India’s Ministry of External Affairs, the India Foundation, a New Delhi-based think tank, and the Government of Mauritius are jointly organising the conference — an annual flagship event held since 2016 that brings together global leaders and experts to deliberate on key regional and global challenges in the India…
Colombo, April 4 (IANS) India considers the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) not merely a regional platform but as a key pillar of its broader geopolitical and economic strategy. Guided by its twin pillars of the ‘Act East’ policy and the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, India’s growing engagement with BIMSTEC over the years underscores the grouping’s significance within the Indo-Pacific framework, a report said on Friday.According to a report…
Visakhapatnam, April 3 (IANS) The Indian Navy commissioned its stealth frigate INS Taragiri on Friday at a grand ceremony, attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, marking a defining moment in India’s maritime security and sovereignty.Following the commissioning of the warship, Rajnath Singh hailed the development as a symbol of India’s rising defence prowess and the nation’s journey towards a self-reliant naval power.He said the INS Taragiri’s commissioning sends a message of peace a…
Washington, April 1 (IANS) Iran has developed missiles capable of reaching deep into Europe, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, as he defended the ongoing US military action against Tehran and warned of the broader global threat posed by its weapons programme. In an interview to Fox News, Rubio said recent launches by Iran demonstrated capabilities that had previously been denied by its leadership. “Those things… could reach well into Europe,” he said, adding that Iran had already tes…
Seoul, March 28 (IANS) The foreign ministers of South Korea and Ukraine have agreed to make efforts to resolve the issue of two North Korean soldiers captured during the Russia-Ukraine war in accordance with international law and humanitarian principles, Seoul’s foreign ministry said on Saturday.Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, discussed the issue of North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) and other matters during their talks in France on Friday (local time) o…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Reimagining the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is not about drafting a new constitution for the seas but about rescuing the existing one from strategic insufficiency, a report said on Thursday. Writing for ‘India Narrative’, former Indian diplomat Sanjay Kumar Verma said that the Strait of Hormuz underscores how geography can make settled legal rights vulnerable to coercion. He stated that the developments in the Taiwan Strait highlighted th…