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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a phone call
to discuss the situation in the Middle East and bilateral cooperation.
This was their first conversation since Washington and Tehran struck a
ceasefire deal. The call lasted about 40 minutes, during which both leaders
emphasised the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz
Jinping with Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al NahyanChinese President Xi Jinping has outlined a four-point proposal aimed at promoting peace and stability in the Middle East. The announcement was made during his meeting with Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and comes at a time when the United States and Iran are considering
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has intensified India’s strategic engagement with Germany during his visit to Berlin, marking a significant step in what both sides are calling a “new strategic phase” of Indo-German relations.His consultations with senior German officials and policy experts underscored India’s growing role as a stabilising force in a turbulent global order.Following a
Outgoing Mossad Director David Barnea has declared that Israel’s campaign against Iran will not be considered complete until the country’s ruling system is replaced. Speaking at the intelligence agency’s Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony, he delivered one of his clearest statements yet linking the ongoing conflict to the future of the Islamic Republic itself.He emphasised, “Our commitment will
A Malawi-flagged tanker owned by a Chinese company has reportedly passed through the Strait of Hormuz despite an ongoing United States blockade targeting Iranian-linked shipping. The vessel, named Rich Starry, is owned by Full Star Shipping Ltd, which is connected to Shanghai Xuanrun Shipping Co Ltd.It has been under US sanctions since 2023 due to alleged ties to Iran. Prior to April 2023, the
Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) carried out a series of strikes against Hezbollah terrorist infrastructures in the village of Aadaysit Marjaayoun in southern Lebanon on Monday night.The operation followed increased activity by Hezbollah in the area, which had become a focal point for hostile actions in recent weeks.Since the outbreak of war with Iran on 28 February, Hezbollah has launched
The Indian-flagged LPG tanker Jag Vikram (IMO 9324734) successfully arrived at Gujarat’s Kandla Port on 14 April 2026, carrying 20,400 metric tonnes of LPG and 24 crew members. The safe arrival was confirmed by a tracking update on VesselFinder, marking a significant milestone in India’s energy logistics.The vessel’s passage through the Strait of Hormuz on 11 April was particularly noteworthy,
India’s robust macroeconomic and financial sector fundamentals are expected to cushion the impact of a sustained oil price shock, according to S&P Global Ratings. The agency noted that economic growth could slow by up to 80 basis points if crude oil averages $130 per barrel in 2026.Under its stress scenario, corporate earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) could
France and the United Kingdom are preparing to host a joint conference that will bring together more than 40 countries to address the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz.The meeting, scheduled for Friday in Paris, will take place via videoconference and aims to establish a multilateral and defensive mission to restore freedom of navigation in one of the world’s most critical energy
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Beijing on Tuesday, marking their first in-person engagement of the year.The meeting took place against the backdrop of mounting instability in West Asia, where a tightening US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz has heightened tensions.The discussions reflected the deepening strategic partnership between Moscow