U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio US Secretary of State’s ‘Epic Fury Operation Ended’ Marco Rubio The announcement earlier Thursday marked the end of more than two months of unrest sparked by a major U.S. and Israeli military escalation against Iran.The conflict, aimed at curbing the nuclear ambitions of Ali Khamenei’s regime, has also triggered … Read more
LONDON, Two months into the Iran war, the Strait of Hormuz remains mostly closed. A series of ceasefires, blockades and re-closures since February 28 have failed to restore confidence on any tanker bridge, with ship traffic at a fraction of pre-war levels. Besides the Strait of Hormuz, what options do Gulf countries have? Hormuz has … Read more
Saudi Arabia Tuesday hosted leaders and officials from across the Gulf to discuss the ongoing crisis in the region. The talks in the coastal city of Jeddah come as the White House considers Iran’s latest offer to end the two-month-old conflict. The Saudi Press Agency reported: “A range of topics and issues related to regional … Read more
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung Make in India with South Korea: South Korea President backs Atmanirbhar BharatWhen South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in India for a state visit, he said that amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty, South Korea and India must work closely together as emerging global leaders. The two countries can chart a new … Read more
Canberra, the Iran war reminds us that small strategic moves can quickly evolve into expanded military commitments. The United States decided to block Iranian ports by controlling access to the crucial Strait of Hormuz in response to Iran’s claims to control the strait – something the country has long threatened to do if attacked. 4 … Read more
Video released by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday showed the U.S. Navy conducting a blockade By rerouting merchant ships into Iranian ports. A sailor aboard the USS Michael Murphy (Ship 112) communicates with the Motor Ship Molly. (File map/Central Command) In a post on “Thank you for your cooperation,” the sailor can be heard … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Pope Leo XIV for the first time during a visit to the Vatican on Friday, with both sides condemning the war with Iran. France’s Macron to meet Pope Leo for first time at Vatican The French president is due to arrive in Rome on Thursday for a visit that … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has extended the directive to suspend Television Rating Points (TRPs) of news channels for another four weeks over concerns over the sensational conflict in West Asia.In an order issued on March 31, the ministry said the step was necessary in the public interest as conflicts “remain prevalent”. … Read more
Representative Image (IANS) Pithoragarh: A 55-year-old manager of the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN) gas agency in Champawat district died after returning from get off work on Sunday evening. His colleagues at the gas agency claimed that he took toxic substances because he was unable to cope with the stress of the job due to … Read more
NEW DELHI: Nearly 800,000 new piped gas consumers have joined the ranks in the past month, driven by the government and gas companies to promote the use of piped gas and reduce dependence on cooking gas cylinders, a senior official said on Sunday.“We have managed well and have continued to deliver around 5 million cylinders, … Read more