geopolitics

Washington, April 1 – The United States is “ahead of schedule” in achieving its objectives in Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview with Fox News, asserting that ongoing military operations are being carried out with “extraordinary efficiency.”“We’re well on our way and...

Washington, April 1 – US President Donald Trump signaled a potential shift in American policy regarding securing the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that other countries may need to take responsibility for protecting the critical shipping lane once US operations conclude.Trump told reporters in...

Washington, March 31 US President Donald Trump on Tuesday lashed out at key Western allies — France and the United Kingdom — accusing them of failing to support Washington’s actions against Iran and warning that the United States “won’t be there to help” them in future crises.In a series of...

Vav-Tharad (Gujarat), March 31 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s stability amidst global energy and geopolitical challenges, particularly in West Asia, while sharply criticizing the Congress for “undermining” national unity and “spreading rumors”.Speaking after launching...

Beijing, March 31 China said on Tuesday that three of its ships carrying oil supplies have passed through the Strait of Hormuz and thanked relevant parties for their facilitation and coordination.Following coordination with relevant parties, three Chinese ships recently transited the Strait of...

Moscow, March 31 – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov plans to visit India in May to attend a meeting of the foreign ministers of the BRICS countries, local media reported on Tuesday, citing a statement from Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko."Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov...

Panaji, March 31 Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, said on Tuesday that recent global developments reaffirm the need for a strong navy, and with rising strategic competitions and conflicts, the Indian Navy remains the prime manifestation of the country's maritime power.He...

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...