strait of hormuz

United Nations, April 2 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a "clear" message to the US, Israel, and Iran on Thursday, urging them to stop the war in West Asia, warning that the world is on the "edge of a wider war"."My message is clear. To the United States and Israel, it is high...

Moscow, April 2 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called on Thursday for an immediate cessation of hostilities and an intensification of political and diplomatic efforts for a long-term resolution to the West Asia conflict.The two held a telephone...

United Nations, April 2 – With a firm message to Israel, the United States, and Iran to immediately stop the conflict, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Thursday for supporting diplomacy to halt the threatened "spiral of death and destruction."He told the media that he was "sending...

New York, April 2 Britain's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper called on Thursday for joint action to exert diplomatic and economic pressure to open the Strait of Hormuz, which has been "seized" by Iran.Speaking at a meeting of about 40 countries, including India, convened from London on the...

Islamabad, April 2 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that Pakistan was working tirelessly to ease tensions in West Asia through diplomacy and talks, amid the ongoing conflict in the region.Sharif made the remarks at a high-level meeting, attended by Chief of Defence Forces Field...

Seoul, April 2 – In a call for resuming talks to resolve the ongoing conflict in West Asia, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that conducting a military operation to liberate the Strait of Hormuz would be "unrealistic.""There are those who advocate for liberating the Strait of...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 2 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated on Thursday that the country has "no shortage of fuel or gas" and that India is prepared to handle any energy crisis arising from the ongoing West Asia conflict.Speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound Kerala, Singh...

New Delhi, April 2 – The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that six Indian ships carrying products such as LPG and LNG have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz so far, as New Delhi remains in contact with Iran and other countries to ensure the safe transit of Indian ships amid...

India today called for ensuring the safety and security of UN peacekeepers. Speaking to the media in New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India condemns the recent attacks on UN peacekeepers in UNIFIL and has sought accountability for crimes against...

Islamabad, April 2 Pakistan said on Thursday that it would be honored to host and facilitate meaningful talks between the US and Iran for a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The statement by Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi comes two days after...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 2 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that there was "no shortage of fuel or gas in the country" and that India was prepared to deal with any energy crisis resulting from the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound...

New Delhi, April 2 Gold prices plunged by Rs 6,004 to Rs 1.47 lakh per 10 grams in futures trading on Thursday, amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that boosted the US dollar and dampened investor sentiment.Breaking a four-day winning streak, the yellow metal for June...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 2 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that "there is no shortage of fuel or gas in the country," and that India was prepared to deal with any energy crisis resulting from the conflict in West Asia.Speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound Kerala...

Brasilia, April 2 – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva told the press that the United States had fabricated a lie as a pretext to launch an "unnecessary war" against Iran."The United States became involved in an unnecessary war in Iran, claiming that Iran possessed nuclear weapons...

United Nations, April 2 – Strikes across Iran have hit civilian infrastructure, compounding relief needs as Middle East aid workers struggle with access constraints, UN humanitarians said.The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the airstrikes in Iran have...

Washington, April 2 – US President Donald Trump has stated that countries that rely on key global routes should take responsibility for securing them.He questioned why the United States should continue to police critical energy corridors such as the Strait of Hormuz.“Let China do it. Let...

Washington, April 2 – Global markets fell, and oil prices rose after US President Donald Trump signaled that the Iran conflict would continue for weeks, raising concerns about supply disruptions and prolonged economic fallout, according to American media reports.US stock futures declined after...

Washington, April 2 – US President Donald Trump stated during a prime-time address that the conflict with Iran was "nearing completion," but left critical questions regarding strategy, escalation, and the endgame of the war unanswered, according to reports from American media following his...

Mumbai, April 1 The Indian Navy was just minutes away from launching an attack on Pakistan from the sea during Operation Sindoor when Islamabad requested a halt to kinetic operations, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Wednesday.The Navy Chief was speaking at the naval investiture...

London, April 1 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the UK will not be "drawn into" the war against Iran as he announced that he would host an international conference this week to discuss all viable diplomatic and political measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz...