geopolitics

Washington, March 31 Concerns over China's dominance in critical minerals are driving renewed US interest in deep-sea mining, even as experts have cautioned lawmakers that the ecological risks beneath the waves remain poorly understood.Lawmakers and industry leaders at a Congressional hearing...

Washington, March 31 – The United States is intensifying its strikes on Iran while pursuing a deal to end Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, the White House said Monday, describing a dual-track approach of military pressure and diplomacy.Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the ongoing operation was...

March 30, New Delhi – U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday to keep the Strait of Hormuz open or face possible U.S. strikes on its oil and power infrastructure. In a social media post, Trump said that failure to reach a deal could lead to attacks on Iran’s power plants, oil wells...

New Delhi, March 30 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko on Monday, discussing bilateral cooperation and regional and global developments."It was good to meet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko of Russia. We discussed further...

Washington, March 30 – US President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the United States could strike Iran’s key energy infrastructure if a deal is not reached soon and the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened, even as he said talks were making progress.Trump said the United States is in “serious...

March 30, New Delhi – Iran has confirmed the death of Revolutionary Guards Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri following severe injuries.Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, stated that in a precise and lethal operation, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) eliminated the commander of the IRGC Navy...

New Delhi, March 30 The government is in discussions with high-tech industry associations regarding the conflict in West Asia and its impact on the ecosystem, and industry bodies have not reported any negative effects on their operations, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday.The...

Tokyo, March 30 – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday that she would consider holding talks with the Iranian leadership at an "appropriate" time if it serves Japan's national interest, given the continued high tensions in the Middle East, according to local media."I will...

Washington, March 30 – US President Donald Trump said that he wants to "seize Iranian oil" and could seize Kharg Island, the country's oil export hub.In an interview with the Financial Times, Trump said, "To be honest, my favorite thing is to seize Iranian oil," comparing the US move to...

Colombo, March 29. China will suffer significant material and geopolitical losses from the attack launched by the US and Israel on Iran. Amid the ongoing conflict, its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects related to Iranian ports, rail corridors, and energy infrastructure face increased...

New Delhi, March 29 Bitcoin weakened to around USD 66,000 after a period of negative sentiment over the past few sessions, breaking below both its 200-day moving average and year-to-date average – levels closely watched by traders as indicators of market strength.The breach below these...

Brussels, March 28 The conflict involving Iran in the Middle East exposes a fundamental limitation of China’s strategy in the region – economic penetration does not guarantee geopolitical power. For years, Beijing has pursued expansion through trade, investment, and energy partnerships while...

Naypyidaw, March 28 – As the conflict in the Middle East heightened maritime instability, Myanmar's long-term strategic significance has become increasingly important in China's security calculus. There are also other strategic chokepoints beyond the Strait of Hormuz, and it is in this context...

NEW DELHI, MARCH 27: Union Minister Jitendra Singh stated that India's transition to clean energy is part of a broader national and geopolitical strategy aimed at reducing import dependence, boosting domestic capacity, and leading global sustainability efforts.Speaking at the Planet C3 Summit...

Washington, March 27 – The United States has warned that any move by Iran to impose a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz would be “illegal” and “dangerous,” signaling early concern over a potential escalation affecting global shipping lanes.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said one of the...

New Delhi, March 27 India and Russia recently reviewed their bilateral ties during the second international conference 'Russia and India: Towards a New Agenda for Bilateral Relations' and emphasized the steps required to sustain policy measures in the coming years. The two nations agreed to...

New Delhi, March 27 – India sharply criticised Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir's recent comments made during a meeting with senior Shia clerics, in which he reportedly stated that those sympathetic to Iran should relocate there.Speaking at a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of...

Washington, March 27. India's balanced and pragmatic approach in the evolving geopolitical landscape of the Middle East is likely to further strengthen its strategic partnership with Israel. According to a report by the US-based think tank 'Middle East Forum', India's strategic partnership with...

Paris, March 27 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar emphasized the importance of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) in strengthening global connectivity amid ongoing geopolitical tensions during the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in France.He noted that the conflict...

Washington, March 27. China is adjusting its approach to the Iran conflict, signaling support for de-escalation as it prepares for high-stakes talks with the United States, a former senior US government official said.The remarks come as President Donald Trump plans a visit to China next month...