Indian Envoy Kwatra Meets Pentagon Official Elbridge Colby To Strengthen Defence Partnership

Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra met US Under Secretary of Defence Elbridge Colby at the Pentagon on Friday, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the India–US strategic partnership.The meeting focused on strengthening defence cooperation, implementing the 10‑year defence pact signed last year, and expanding collaboration across military and industrial sectors.India’s

June 27, 2026
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US Navy Expands Omani Route To Counter Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Demands

The Joint Maritime Information Centre, overseen by the United States Navy, has announced that a sea route near Oman’s shores is being expanded to facilitate greater traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. This development is intended to allow both inbound and outbound shipping to move more freely, signalling Washington’s determination to reopen the strait despite Iranian resistance.The

June 27, 2026
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US And Iran To Hold Technical Talks At Burgenstock Resort On June 28–29

US and Iran are preparing for the next round of negotiations in Switzerland, with Al Arabiya reporting that the talks will take place on 28 and 29 June at the Burgenstock resort. These discussions are described as technical talks at the expert level, following the signing of the memorandum of understanding earlier this month.The development coincides with confirmation from US Vice President JD

June 27, 2026
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INS Sudarshini Strengthens India-US Naval Bonds With Baltimore Arrival

INS Sudarshini has reached the Port of Baltimore, Maryland, on 26 June 2026 as part of its landmark Lokayan 26 expedition, marking a major milestone in India’s maritime outreach and strengthening naval ties with the United States.The ship’s arrival coincides with preparations for the Sail250 Maryland celebrations, commemorating America’s 250th anniversary.The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS

June 27, 2026
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Transit Through Hormuz Permitted Only Via Routes Approved By Tehran, Says IRGC

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy has declared that transit through the Strait of Hormuz will only be permitted via routes approved by Tehran.This announcement came despite the establishment of a communication line with the United States Central Command in the strait, which was intended to prevent incidents that could escalate into military confrontation and to support the

June 27, 2026
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FATF Warns of Rising Terrorist Financing Risks Through Digital Platforms

The Financial Action Task Force has issued a strong warning about the rising misuse of social media, instant messaging applications and streaming platforms by terrorist organisations to finance their operations.The watchdog highlighted that these digital technologies are increasingly being exploited for propaganda, fundraising and sophisticated financial activities, underscoring the urgent need

June 27, 2026
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