regional security

Jammu, March 24 Deputy Inspector General of Police, Shiv Kumar Sharma, undertook a comprehensive visit to the border areas of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, reviewing the security situation and operational preparedness of police forces in the region.The DIG of the...

Islamabad, March 23 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday, in a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, emphasized the urgent need for collective efforts to de-escalate tensions in West Asia.The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement that Sharif...

Tehran, March 23 – Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Strait of Hormuz is not blocked, and navigation continues in the waterway, with necessary measures being taken due to wartime conditions.In a statement elaborating on Iran's positions amid ongoing US and Israeli attacks, the...

Tehran, March 23 – Iran's main military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, issued a statement warning that power plants in countries hosting US bases would be considered legitimate targets if the United States attacks Iran's power facilities.The statement came in response to...

March 22, New Delhi: The U.S. military has stated that Iran's ability to threaten the Strait of Hormuz has been diminished following the bombing of an underground facility where cruise missiles and other weapons were stored.In a video message posted on X, Admiral Brad Cooper said that...

New Delhi, March 22 – INS Trikand, a frontline stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, has departed from Port Victoria in Seychelles after successfully completing a productive and engaging port call.During the visit, Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of the ship, met with senior...

The Group of Seven (G7) nations have strongly condemned Iran's attacks on civilians and key infrastructure across multiple countries in West Asia. In a joint statement, G7 Foreign Ministers representing Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US, along with the High Representative...

The G7 group of developed nations has strongly condemned Iran's attacks on military and other strategic sites in several countries in the Middle East. Foreign ministers and representatives from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States issued a joint...

Washington, March 22 – The Group of Seven (G7) nations strongly condemned Iran’s attacks on civilians and key infrastructure in multiple countries across the Middle East on Sunday, expressing firm support for regional partners facing what it termed “unjustifiable attacks.”In a joint statement...

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...

Tehran, March 22 – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian proposed forming a security structure comprising regional countries to ensure peace, security, and stability in West Asia without foreign interference, reiterating the conditions to end the ongoing war.He made the remarks in a phone call...

New Delhi, March 21 In a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in West Asia and called for keeping the critical shipping lanes "open and secure", amid major disruption in global energy supplies...

New Delhi, March 21 In a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in West Asia and called for keeping the critical shipping lanes "open and secure" amid major disruption in global energy...

Islamabad, March 21 Pakistan will not allow terrorists operating from Afghanistan to disrupt peace and endanger its security, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir said on Saturday.Munir visited Kurram, on the border with Afghanistan, to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr...

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...

Taipei, March 21 The establishment of another Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in Mumbai, and the participation of Taiwanese think tanks at the recent Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, underscore India's intent to deepen engagement with Taiwan. India should also explore collaborating with...

Washington, March 21 – US President Donald Trump has said that his administration is considering "winding down" its military operation against Iran, while calling on South Korea, China, Japan, and other countries to get involved in efforts to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz.Trump made the...

London, March 21 – The United Kingdom has agreed to allow the United States to use British bases to carry out "operations to degrade missile sites and capabilities being used to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz," according to a Downing Street statement.The statement, released on Friday...

Dubai, March 21 – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said its air defense systems intercepted four ballistic missiles and 26 drones launched from Iran, while its security department dismantled a network related to Hezbollah and Iran.The Ministry of Defence said its air defense systems had dealt...

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...