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A tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas for India has successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz and is now en route to the country.The Marshall Islands‑flagged LPG carrier MT Sarv Shakti, carrying 46,313 tonnes of LPG and manned by 20 crew members, 18 of whom are Indians, cleared the crucial shipping chokepoint on 2 May. The vessel is expected to arrive at Visakhapatnam on 13 May.The shipment
Israel has formally approved the acquisition of two new fighter squadrons—one of F-35 Lightning-II aircraft and one of F-15IA fighters—in a multi‑billion dollar deal with Lockheed Martin and Boeing. The procurement, cleared by the Ministerial Committee on Procurement, is part of a wider military modernisation programme worth 350 billion shekels ($119 billion) aimed at strengthening Israel’s
An Indian cargo ship has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US–Iran war, a development that underscores both the resilience of maritime operations and the rising risks in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.The safe passage comes at a time when tensions are escalating, with Iranian forces enforcing strict navigation rules and US naval deployments intensifying
China’s Commerce Ministry has formally blocked U.S. sanctions on five Chinese oil refiners, declaring them invalid under international law.The injunction prevents Washington from recognising or enforcing restrictions against Hengli Petrochemical and four ‘teapot’ refineries, a move that underscores Beijing’s defiance amid escalating U.S. efforts to choke off Iranian oil revenues.China’s Ministry
India has formally recognised the ongoing West Asia conflict as a ‘war-like’ event, enabling government agencies to invoke the force majeure clause in contracts affected by the crisis.This classification, announced by the Finance Ministry’s Department of Expenditure, allows procuring entities to extend delivery deadlines by two to four months without penalties, provided disruptions began on or
Israel had not only dispatched its well-known Iron Dome air defence system, Eitan’s Light in Hebrew, to the United Arab Emirates during the Iranian assault but also transferred an advanced laser weapon.According to the Financial Times, the UAE received a version of Israel’s Iron Beam laser system to defend against Iranian missiles and drones.This marked one of the earliest examples of significant
India is poised to capture an estimated $800 billion in additional capital investment over the next five years, according to Morgan Stanley, as global conflicts—particularly in West Asia—reshape supply chains and accelerate domestic capacity creation.The opportunity spans energy transition, defence manufacturing, fertilisers, and data centres, though risks from oil and fertiliser imports remain
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, underscoring the importance of maintaining stability in bilateral relations and preparing for future high-level exchanges.The discussion came ahead of US President Donald Trump’s forthcoming visit to China, scheduled for mid-May.According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning
US President Donald Trump was briefed on Thursday by CENTCOM regarding new plans for strikes on Iran, according to Axios.The session, led by CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper and the Chairperson of the Joint Chiefs, lasted approximately forty‑five minutes. The proposals outlined by military officials suggest a shift towards decisive action amid the fragile ceasefire.Axios reported on Wednesday that
Donald Trump has once again reiterated his claim that he resolved the India-Pakistan conflict of 2025 through the threat of tariffs. Speaking at an executive order signing event in Washington DC, he asserted that he had settled eight wars during his presidency, including the confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.He stated that he threatened to impose tariffs of up to 200 per cent