geopolitics

According to a report, Pakistan has remained silent despite Saudi Arabia facing repeated attacks from Iran, targeting key installations, including energy infrastructure, even though Islamabad has a "Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA)" with Riyadh.Despite receiving financial and...

March 22, New Delhi: In a social media post on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that critical infrastructure and energy facilities in West Asia could be "irreversibly damaged" if Iranian power plants are targeted.This comes as tensions around the Strait of...

Mumbai, March 22 Engineering, procurement and construction major Larsen & Toubro has not seen any major business impact due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, as nearly 95 per cent of the projects are continuing to function, a top official has said.The company, which gets over 35 per cent of...

Moscow, March 22 – The United States is pursuing a policy of dominance in global energy markets, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview with Russian media."They (the United States) only care about their own well-being. They are willing to defend this prosperity by any...

Washington, March 22 – US President Donald Trump threatened to "hit and obliterate" Iran's power plants within 48 hours if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, even as he said Washington was close to achieving its military objectives in the conflict.In a series of posts, Trump issued a...

Washington, March 22 – US President Donald Trump has threatened that the United States would target Iranian power plants if Iran fails to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz...

Brussels, March 21: Russia and China have carefully calibrated their support for Iran while avoiding a direct confrontation with the United States during the ongoing conflict in West Asia. However, a report highlights that this balancing act carries significant risks, as Gulf states may drift...

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...