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US Vice President JD Vance’s planned visit to Pakistan has been put on hold, with just hours remaining before the two‑week ceasefire with Iran was due to expire.According to the New York Times, the trip has been deferred because Tehran has failed to respond to Washington’s negotiating position ahead of the proposed talks.A US official told the publication that while the talks are not cancelled,
India has taken a serious view of the incident in which soldiers of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps opened fire on two Indian-flagged cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on 18 April. In response, New Delhi has initiated urgent diplomatic steps, summoning the Iranian Ambassador and conveying strong concern over the episode.Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met the envoy and underscored
Nikki Haley, a prominent Indian-origin member of US President Donald Trump’s Republican Party, has made a striking claim regarding the seizure of an Iranian vessel by the American Navy.She stated that the first Iranian ship seized in the Strait of Hormuz after the imposition of the US blockade was travelling from China and carrying chemical shipments intended for missiles.Haley emphasised that
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the creation of the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI) with a sovereign guarantee of ₹12,980 crore.This initiative is designed to provide uninterrupted insurance coverage for Indian-flagged, India-bound and India-originating vessels, strengthening maritime trade resilience and reducing dependence on foreign insurers.The
Following the firing incident on two Indian vessels by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on 18 April, defence sources confirmed that the Indian Navy is prioritising the security of all Indian vessels stranded and waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, reported TOI.All Indian‑flagged cargo ships in the Persian Gulf have been instructed to stay clear of Larak Island and to transit only
Iran and the United States are locked in a perilous confrontation as the ceasefire deadline of 22 April draws near.The atmosphere has become increasingly tense following sharp remarks from Iran’s parliamentary speaker and chief negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, who accused President Donald Trump of deliberately undermining diplomacy through aggressive rhetoric and repeated violations of the
India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval undertook an official visit to Riyadh on Sunday, engaging in high-level discussions with senior Saudi leaders. The Embassy of India in Riyadh confirmed that the meetings focused on bilateral relations, energy cooperation, and regional developments.Doval met with Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and
Since the outbreak of the U.S.–Israeli war with Iran on 28 February, the
Strait of Hormuz has remained a focal point of global energy tensions.The
United States has enforced a blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran itself has
alternated between lifting and re-imposing restrictions on marine traffic
through the strait, which is responsible for handling nearly one-fifth of the
world’s
India is demonstrating remarkable resilience in the face of global turbulence, with SBI Research projecting GDP growth in the range of 6.8% to 7.1% for FY27 despite the oil shock and ongoing conflict in West Asia.The report emphasises that India is entering this phase from a position of strength, having recorded 7.6% growth in FY26, echoing its robust performance during the Russia–Ukraine crisis
A United States warship transited the Strait of Malacca over the weekend, according to the Indonesian Navy, which confirmed the passage was conducted in line with international law. The transit took place on Saturday, 18 April, and was reported on Monday by Indonesian Navy spokesperson First Admiral Tunggul in remarks to Reuters.The vessel was identified as the USS Miguel Keith, a Japan-based