geopolitics

Mumbai, April 9 The rupee depreciated by 17 paise to 92.71 against the US dollar in early trading on Thursday as the fragile ceasefire and Iran's threat to withdraw from talks if Israel continued bombing Lebanon kept investors wary.Forex traders said that the market is in a wait-and-see mode...

Washington, April 8 – The White House confirmed on Wednesday high-level engagement with China during the Iran crisis, signaling a broader geopolitical dimension to the ceasefire and upcoming negotiations with Tehran.The White House said that conversations took place between Washington and...

Beijing/Islamabad, April 8 – Although China has not publicly expressed concern over Pakistan’s mediation efforts during the West Asia conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, Beijing’s diplomatic response reflected clear unease, a report said on Wednesday.According to the think tank...

New Delhi, April 8. During his second term in office, US President Donald Trump is radically altering the close and longstanding ties between India and the United States, which had been forged over recent years, as his administration pursues a more isolationist "America First" policy. Given...

New Delhi, April 8 As the US and Israel, and Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire, the Congress on Wednesday criticized the government for its "missteps" since the outbreak of the conflict and said that it must consult with the opposition for a unified approach to restore India's role as a...

Srinagar, April 8 National Conference (NC) MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Wednesday blamed the Modi government's foreign policy for being "untenable" in mediation efforts, as the US agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran proposed by Pakistan.Speaking to reporters in the Budgam district in central...

Jaipur, April 8 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the HPCL-Rajasthan refinery at Pachpadra on April 21, a project that is expected to redefine the economy of western Rajasthan and become one of the largest integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complexes in the country.The...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will be on an official visit to Mauritius and the United Arab Emirates, starting tomorrow. In the first part of his tour, Dr. Jaishankar will visit Mauritius to participate in the 9th Indian Ocean Conference. During his visit, the External Affairs...

Seoul, April 8 – Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called on South Korea and Japan to work together, such as at the UN level, to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing the deepening supply disruptions caused by the war against Iran that are affecting the global economy.Ishiba...

Washington, April 8 – The White House has declared the US campaign against Iran a “victory,” saying military gains created leverage for a diplomatic opening after President Donald Trump ordered a pause in strikes.“This is a victory for the United States, made possible by President Trump and...

Tehran, April 7 – With only a few hours remaining before US President Donald Trump's deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Foreign Ministry reiterated its firm stance on Tuesday, asserting that the logic of using "brute force" would ultimately fail."The power of a 'civilized'...

Washington, April 7 – The United States warned Iran that it could “inflict much greater pain” if it does not change course, with Vice President J D Vance saying, “the Iranians are now responsible.”Speaking at a joint press conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest...

New Delhi, April 7 As the West Asia crisis reaches a critical flashpoint following Washington's ultimatum to Tehran, India on Tuesday advised its nationals in Iran to stay put for the next 48 hours.In an urgent advisory, the Indian embassy in Iran urged Indians to remain indoors and strictly...

Singapore, April 7 Singapore will not negotiate for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as doing so would undermine the fundamental principles of international law, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said on Tuesday.Singapore, which has emerged as an Asian financial hub, has been...

New Delhi, April 7 Over 10,000 flights operated by Indian airlines to West Asia have been cancelled since the conflict began in the region, a senior official from the Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Tuesday.Indian airlines previously operated 300-350 daily flights to West Asia, but the...

New Delhi, April 7 – Debt-ridden Pakistan is facing a dire financial situation as it must repay $3.5 billion to the United Arab Emirates this month.The repayment, confirmed by a senior cabinet minister during a press briefing, as reported by Pakistan’s Express Tribune, comes at a time when...

April 07, New Delhi: US President Donald Trump stated that the Tuesday deadline he has set for Iran to reach an agreement is final.During a press conference, Trump said that Iran could be "taken out" in one night, and that night could be tomorrow night, referring to Tuesday. He vowed to...

New Delhi, April 7 Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will begin a three-day visit to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to review bilateral trade and defense ties, and discuss the escalating crisis in West Asia.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Misri's April 8-10 trip will provide an...

Washington, April 7 – US President Donald Trump signaled that the United States could play a role in rebuilding Iran if a deal is reached, even as he warned of widespread destruction if negotiations fail."We may even get involved in helping them rebuild their nation," Trump said, suggesting a...

Washington, April 7 – U.S. President Donald Trump has set a final deadline for Iran to reach an agreement, warning of widespread military action if talks fail, as tensions in West Asia escalate with global energy and security implications.“They have until tomorrow, 8:00 eastern time,” Trump...