geopolitics

Jakarta, March 21 India's commitment to a balanced strategy amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia is clearly reflected in the fact that its leadership has engaged with all regional actors since February 28 without favour or bias. For decades, India had adopted a calibrated strategy for...

Washington, March 21 – On Friday night, the United States issued a narrow, short-term authorization allowing the sale of Iranian oil that is currently stranded at sea. The Trump administration says this move will quickly boost global supply while maintaining pressure on Tehran, according to the...

March 21, New Delhi – According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, Iran is prepared to allow Japanese-related vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.Araqchi told a Japanese news agency that Tehran has initiated discussions with Tokyo on the possible reopening of the strait. Japan...

Washington, March 21 – President Donald Trump urged US allies and major global economies to take responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz, while firmly rejecting calls for a ceasefire in the ongoing Iran conflict.“The United States doesn’t use the Strait; we don’t need it…Europe needs...

Washington, March 20: The national interests of the United States, India, Israel, Italy, and Japan form a critical alliance across the Indo-Pacific and Mediterranean-Atlantic theatres, highlighting the importance of these regions for all five nations. This alignment should be consolidated into a...

March 20, New Delhi – Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) President Gianni Infantino has emphasized the role of football, and the 2026 World Cup, as a unifying force during a time of geopolitical turmoil.During FIFA's 35th Council Meeting in Zurich, Infantino said the...

March 20, New Delhi — In Washington, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated on Friday that her country is ready to support United States efforts to promote peace and prosperity globally.Following talks with US President Donald Trump, the two leaders agreed to maintain close coordination...

New Delhi, March 20 India is carefully balancing the objectives of reliable energy with the transition to cleaner sources for sustainable growth, a policy approach that helps ensure its energy security amid the West Asia crisis, EAC–PM Chairman S Mahendra Dev said on Friday.Addressing the...

Naypyidaw, March 20 Vietnam's resistance to Chinese hegemony in the South China Sea represents both a national defense of sovereignty and a struggle to uphold international law. The deterioration of relations between the two countries indicates a risky trajectory – one where China's...

New Delhi, March 20 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Australian counterpart Penny Wong on Friday and discussed the West Asia crisis as well as the situation in the Indo-Pacific.The Jaishankar-Wong phone conversation came against the backdrop of increasing global concerns...

New Delhi, March 20 External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong held a telephone conversation on Friday, discussing the ongoing conflict in West Asia and Indo-Pacific issues.Following the conversation, EAM Jaishankar, in a post on his X handle, wrote...

March 20, New Delhi — The Ministry of External Affairs' Fact Check Unit has refuted social media claims that India had issued a warning to Iran regarding escalating tensions in the region.A video clip circulating on social media purportedly shows Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson of...

March 20, New Delhi – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel and the United States were “winning” the war against Iran, claiming that the Islamic republic had been “decimated” and adding that it was unclear who was in charge there.Speaking at a press conference in...

Washington, March 20 – Rising costs of the Iran war and its impact on global markets are deepening divisions in Congress, with Republicans and Democrats questioning the scale and purpose of a proposed funding request that could exceed $200 billion, according to multiple US media reports.The...

New Delhi, March 19 India on Thursday highlighted Islamabad's history of "secret" nuclear proliferation following a US report that raised new concerns about Islamabad's nuclear arsenal and missile programs.New Delhi's comments came after the US intelligence report identified Pakistan as one of...

New Delhi, March 19 – India's 2026 BRICS presidency is expected to test New Delhi's diplomacy even more than its highly successful presidency of the G20, as BRICS members – including Iran, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia – navigate divergent positions amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East...

Colombo, March 19 – Sri Lanka cannot afford to ignore the increasing threat of transnational terrorism, as terrorist organizations in South Asia remain ideologically aligned, share targets and enemies, a report highlights, while emphasizing that the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks indicated that...

New Delhi, March 19 As fresh attacks on West Asian gas hubs triggered global concerns, India on Thursday said the attacks are "unacceptable and need to cease" even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to top leaders of Oman, France, and Malaysia, emphasizing the urgency to restore peace...

New Delhi, March 19 The BJP on Thursday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his comments on the US-Israel and Iran conflict, calling them "reactive and politically driven".It suggested that the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha should learn from his senior colleagues who have...

New Delhi, March 19 As fresh attacks on West Asian gas hubs triggered new concerns, India on Thursday said such attacks are "unacceptable and need to cease".India described the attacks as "deeply disturbing" and that they only serve to further destabilise an already uncertain energy scenario...