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The Malta‑flagged LNG carrier Disha, carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of liquefied natural gas, has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and is expected to berth at Dahej in Gujarat tomorrow morning.The confirmation was provided by Opesh Kumar Sharma, Director in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, during an inter‑ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia.Sharma explained
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has launched a six‑month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe, sharply criticising NATO allies for failing to provide access to bases during the Iran conflict and warning that Washington’s future commitment will hinge on Europe assuming primary responsibility for its own defence, according to a report by AP.His remarks signal a major shift towards a “NATO
US President Donald Trump reaffirmed America’s readiness to support India militarily if attacked, during his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 Summit in Évian, France. The talks also covered trade negotiations, maritime security, and the safety of Indian seafarers, underscoring the breadth of the India–US strategic partnership.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and
US President Donald Trump lavished praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their interaction on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France.He described the Indian leader as a "good-looking guy" and a "tough negotiator", remarks that were both light-hearted and politically significant.The exchange took place as the two leaders convened for crucial talks at the summit, where
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday lavished praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their bilateral meeting in Evian, France, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit 2026.He described Modi as “a killer and a tough trader,” while emphasising his immense respect for the Indian leader.Trump remarked that Modi was “the most beautiful-looking man” but “as tough as a killer.” He elaborated that
US President Donald Trump has formally signed an agreement with Iran aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East.The signing took place during a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles following the G7 summit.Macron announced the development in a post on X, stating that the agreement paves the way for lasting peace and allows the reopening of the Strait of
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his address at the G7 Summit in Evian to warn of the grave economic and humanitarian consequences of disruptions in maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that several Indian civilians have lost their lives during the ongoing conflict in West Asia. He urged collective responsibility to safeguard seafarers and ensure secure global sea lanes.Prime
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the G7 Summit outreach session to underline the urgent need for safeguarding global maritime routes and protecting seafarers from conflict-related threats.His remarks came only days after three Indian sailors were killed in a United States military strike on a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Oman, an incident that has heightened concerns about maritime safety and
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump held a brief interaction following the traditional family photograph on the second day of the 52nd G7 Summit in Evian, France. The exchange took place ahead of the scheduled outreach session among the member and invited countries.Visuals from the summit showed Prime Minister Modi engaging briefly with President Trump as leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are set for a crucial bilateral meeting today on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, with the West Asia crisis, energy partnership, and the India-US trade deal dominating the agenda.The talks come amid instability in the Strait of Hormuz, recent maritime incidents involving Indian nationals, and the final stages of trade