The ongoing volatility in West Asia has prompted a surge in Indian diplomatic activity, marked by high-level engagements with both Tehran and Washington. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with the Iranian Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, on Tuesday to address the regional conflict. During the meeting, the Minister expressed his appreciation for the assistance provided to the
US Under Secretary Elbridge Colby Positions India As Keystone In Indo-Pacific Power Equilibrium
Elbridge Colby, the US Under Secretary of War for Policy, has emphasised India’s pivotal role in fostering a favourable balance of power across the Indo-Pacific. Speaking in New Delhi on 24 March 2026, Colby asserted that both the United States and India thrive in a region where no single power holds sway.He framed US-India cooperation as a deliberate strategy to bolster India’s strengths,
The Silent Predator: F-22 Raptor’s Stealth Upgrades Breaks Cover Amid Iran Operations; Leading The Charge In Modern Warfare
The United States Air Force has recently unveiled a significant evolution of its premier air dominance fighter, the F-22 Raptor, following the sighting of highly modified airframes over the Mojave Desert.Drawing on over a decade of experience covering national security and defence technology, award-winning journalist Stephen Silver details the emergence of the “Raptor 2.0.” Aviation photographer
Europe’s Fighter Schism: Rafale And Typhoon’s Divergent Paths From A Fractured Dream
European air forces are modernising rapidly, spurred by the war in Ukraine, escalating tensions with Russia, and growing unease over reliance on American platforms like the F-35. This rearmament has laid bare a longstanding divide among European nations over combat aircraft development and procurement.At the forefront stand two advanced fighters: Dassault’s Rafale and the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Condemns Pre-Planned 1971 ‘Operation Searchlight’ Genocidal Massacre of Bangladeshis By Pak Army
On 25 March 2026, Bangladesh observed Genocide Day, a solemn commemoration of the brutal atrocities committed by Pakistani forces on this date in 1971. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman extended his heartfelt condolences, paying tribute to the martyrs who fell victim to one of history’s most heinous massacres.Rahman highlighted the infamous Operation Searchlight, launched by the Pakistani military on
Israeli Media Suggests Mojtaba Khamenei Open To U.S. Talks Amid Intense Escalation
Open-source illustrative photo Israeli media reports have suggested that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei may be prepared to enter negotiations with the United States. According to Yedioth Ahronoth, the claim stems from a conversation between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. intermediary Steve Witkoff, which was said to have been approved at the
Iran Permits ‘Non-Hostile’ Ships Through Strategically Vital Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian mission in New York has officially declared that "non-hostile vessels" will be permitted to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, provided they adhere to specific conditions.This announcement, shared via a post on X, specifies that ships belonging to or associated with other states may benefit from safe passage as long as they do not participate in or support acts of aggression against the
Security In West Asia A Prerequisite For IMEC Success And Diaspora Safety, Says Israeli Envoy Reuven Azar
Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has underscored the critical necessity of regional stability for the safety of millions of Indian citizens.In a recent dialogue, he highlighted that high-level communication remains constant between Jerusalem and New Delhi, ensuring that the Indian government is fully briefed on the shifting security dynamics across West Asia.This strategic transparency
New Delhi Engages Colombo And Washington in Diplomatic Push To Safeguard Global Energy Corridors
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a high-level telephonic conversation on Tuesday to address the volatile situation in West Asia.The primary focus of the dialogue remained the growing disruptions to global energy security caused by ongoing regional conflicts. Both leaders reviewed the progress of existing initiatives designed to bolster energy
US House Moves To Formally Recognise 1971 Bangladesh Genocide In Historic Resolution
On 20 March 2026, Congressman Greg Landsman, a Democrat representing Ohio’s first district, introduced a ground breaking resolution in the United States House of Representatives. The measure seeks official American acknowledgement of the 1971 Bangladesh Genocide, perpetrated by the Pakistani military and its local collaborators during the Bangladesh Liberation War.The resolution zeroes in on