Kuwait City, July 8 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday called on the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah, during which the two sides reviewed bilateral ties and exchanged views on the developments in the Gulf. EAM also lauded the Crown Prince’s commitment to advancing the bilateral cooperation between India and Kuwait.Following the meeting, EAM Jaishankar took to X and posted: “Privileged to call on Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Kha…
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London, July 7 (IANS) The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Tuesday reported three separate attacks involving tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with no casualties reported in any of the incidents.In the first incident, reported to UKMTO at 2119 UTC on Monday, a tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile on the port side, causing a fire, about 8 nautical miles east of Limah, Oman, while travelling southbound, Xinhua news agency reported.In the second incident, reported …
Manama, July 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with Bahrain’s Deputy Prime Minister Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa on Tuesday, discussing strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors. “A pleasure to meet Deputy Prime Minister of Bahrain H.E Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa this morning. Discussed taking forward our bilateral cooperation across various sectors. Also exchanged views on the regional situation,” EAM Jaishankar posted on X after the meetin…
Manama, July 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday met the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and thanked him for ensuring the safety and well-being of the Indian diaspora in Bahrain. In a post on X, Jaishankar said he was honoured to have an audience with the King and also privileged to meet Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the audience.He conveyed warm personal greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and…
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Hockey India has announced the names of the 15 players who will be part of the sub-junior men’s national camp in preparation for the inaugural Men’s Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship 2026, set to take place in Muscat, Oman, from July 20 to 25. The camp is being conducted from July 7 to 18 at Panjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh, where the country’s promising young players will train under the guidance of coach and former India captain Sardar Singh.All 15 players in t…
Accra, July 6 (IANS) Carlos Queiroz has announced his decision to quit as Ghana’s head coach a day after the team was eliminated by Colombia from the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 73-year-old Portuguese was appointed on a four-month contract 10 weeks before the start of the World Cup after the Ghana Football Association parted ways with former coach Otto Addo. Queiroz led Ghana in five matches, recording one win, two draws and two defeats. During that period, the Black Stars scored…
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) A total of 15 India-bound ships carrying fertilisers and fertiliser raw materials have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, which will lead to a significant increase in the country’s fertiliser stocks, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.Among the 15 vessels, eight vessels are carrying 3.32 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of urea, four are carrying 2.57 LMT of DAP, and three are carrying 1.11 LMT of sulphur.In addition, five more vessels are scheduled for India….
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will embark on a 10-day multi-nation tour from Sunday, covering Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, New York and Brussels.According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the EAM will travel to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from July 5 to July 10, focusing on enhancing the bilateral relationship with the four countries.“External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar will be on an official visit to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oma…
Tehran, July 5 (IANS) A senior Iranian diplomat warned that the Strait of Hormuz is not a “theater” for transregional powers’ military display.”Iran, as the responsible authority and guarantor of security in the strait, warns against any military movement in the sensitive waterway,” Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi wrote on social media platform X.The strait’s security is the sole responsibility of Iran and Oman, Gharibabadi said, dismissing a …
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will visit Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, New York and Brussels from July 5 to 15, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Saturday.According to the MEA, the EAM will travel to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from July 5 to July 10, focusing on enhancing the bilateral relationship with the four countries.“External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar will be on an official visit to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman fro…