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Iran has now institutionalised its control over the Strait of Hormuz by creating the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), which requires vessels to obtain permits and pay tolls before transiting.Nations such as India and Pakistan have negotiated passage rights, while ships linked to the US or Israel face outright denial. The system is already in force, with some vessels reportedly paying up to $
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today chaired a meeting of the Informal Empowered Group of Ministers (IGoM) in New Delhi to review the escalating West Asia conflict, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to adopt “economic self-defence” measures to safeguard India’s resilience.The meeting focused on both strategic and economic implications, including energy security and supply chain
US President Donald Trump’s upcoming state visit to China from 13 to 15 May 2026 is being framed by Chinese media as a pivotal opportunity to stabilise and refine bilateral ties, with the China Daily editorial emphasising head‑of‑state diplomacy as the key to navigating global uncertainty.The visit will focus on trade, Iran, Taiwan, artificial intelligence, and broader economic coordination,
Iran has claimed that a United States F-35 Lightning II fighter jet declared a mid-air emergency while flying near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, 10 May.According to Tehran, the aircraft transmitted the emergency code 7700, which is the universal distress signal used in aviation to indicate a general emergency requiring immediate attention.The claim was made amid escalating tensions in the Gulf
US lobbying records expose Pakistan’s aggressive outreach in Washington during Operation Sindoor, undermining Asim Munir’s claim that India sought American mediation for a ceasefire.The disclosures reveal Islamabad’s extensive contacts with US lawmakers, defence officials and journalists, while India focused on condemning terrorism and avoided comparable lobbying activity.Pakistan’s Chief of
A deadly suicide bombing struck Pakistan’s Bannu district, leaving police officers dead after militants targeted a checkpoint with explosives and gunfire.The attack has once again underscored the fragile security environment in the country, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where militant groups have intensified their operations against state forces.The incident occurred at a time when
There are moments when intelligence assessments capture the trajectory of a nation long before the world recognises it. For Bharat, the CIA’s close watch on Indian air power during the Cold War was one such moment, analysed Colonel Mayank Chaubey of Goa Chronicle.Long before debates over Rafales, Balakot strikes, or the rise of drone warfare, American analysts had already concluded that India was
US President Donald Trump will undertake a state visit to China from 13 to 15 May 2026 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. The visit is expected to focus on Iran, Russia, Taiwan, trade, and strategic industry agreements, with both sides emphasising stability amid global tensions.The Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed on Monday that President Trump will pay a state visit to China from 13 to
A commercial cargo vessel was struck by a drone in Qatari territorial waters on Sunday morning, sparking a limited fire onboard. The nation’s Ministry of Defence confirmed the incident, noting that the vessel had been arriving from Abu Dhabi when it was targeted.Officials emphasised that no injuries were reported, and the blaze was swiftly suppressed, enabling the ship to continue its planned
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal as “totally unacceptable,” escalating tensions in the Middle East and raising fears of renewed conflict. Tehran responded defiantly, warning it would retaliate against any new US strikes and refusing to allow foreign warships into the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel and Western powers pressed for tougher measures on Iran’s nuclear