New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The growing uncertainty over Iran’s leadership after the death of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is drawing global attention, with analysts debating who will replace him, a report has said. However, many experts believe the more important question is what the crisis means for China’s long-term strategy, particularly as Beijing prepares for potential geopolitical tensions involving Taiwan, according to Taipei Times report.China has deep economic ties with …
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New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) China’s strategy of importing oil at heavily discounted prices from sanctioned countries, including Venezuela, Iran and Russia, has run into trouble due to the geopolitical tensions that have now hit these countries.Nearly 40 per cent of China’s crude imports come from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela combined. This is a significant share, especially given that these are sources associated with sanctions, political instability, and broader geopolitical risk, according to a…
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Germany has strengthened its relations with India amid dramatic geopolitical shifts and supply chain vulnerabilities that have come to the fore in the global economy. Chancellor Friedrich Merz sees India “as a partner of choice” for Germany, offering vast opportunities amid global uncertainties.For Germany, Europe’s economic powerhouse, this partnership promises substantial benefits: enhanced market access, reduced dependency on China, bolstered defence exports, an…
Tehran, Jan 3 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi vowed to “forcefully reject” any interference in the country’s internal affairs, after US President Donald Trump earlier warned that the United States would act if Iran “kills peaceful protesters.”In a post on social media platform X, Araghchi said Iran’s armed forces “are on standby and know exactly where to aim” if its sovereignty is violated, responding to Trump’s earlier comments on Truth Social, in which he claimed the Unite…