‘Strategic alignment’: Singapore, Indonesia pledge to keep Malacca Strait open and free

'Strategic alignment': Singapore, Indonesia pledge to keep Malacca Strait open and free

Indonesia and Singapore reaffirm that Malacca Strait will remain open and free for all Singapore and Indonesia have committed to keeping the Strait of Malacca open, safe and accessible to all, elevating maritime security to the forefront of their bilateral relationship, which both countries view as critical to regional stability.The commitment follows talks between Prime … Read more

France seizes oil tanker: ‘International terrorism’: Russia slams France for seizing oil tanker linked to Russia, calls it ‘illegal’

France seizes oil tanker: 'International terrorism': Russia slams France for seizing oil tanker linked to Russia, calls it 'illegal'

Russia on Monday strongly condemned France’s seizure of a Russia-linked oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean, calling the action illegal and warning Moscow that it would take measures to protect its shipping business.According to Reuters, in response to France’s seizure of the oil tanker Tagore, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia considered the move … Read more

‘Ties are very strong’: Iran summons envoy after India fires on its ships in Hormuz

'Ties are very strong': Iran summons envoy after India fires on its ships in Hormuz

Dr. Abdul Majeed Hakim Diwan, Representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran to India Iran on Sunday addressed the shooting incident on an Indian-flagged ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran’s top representative in India underlining strong ties and calling for peace amid rising regional tensions.Dr. Abdul Majeed Hakim Elahi, representative of Iran’s Supreme … Read more

Iranian envoy has taken steps to allow Indian ships to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Iranian envoy has taken steps to allow Indian ships to pass through Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi: Iran’s ambassador to India Mohammad Fatali told The Times of India on Saturday that the war against Iran is an “illegal attack based on ‘illusions’” as the conflict in West Asia disrupts the narrative and navigation. Notably, he said Tehran would continue to cooperate with New Delhi, including ensuring the safe passage of … Read more

India joins UK talks on opening Strait of Hormuz; MEA ‘reaches out to Iran’ to ensure safe passage

India joins UK talks on opening Strait of Hormuz; MEA 'reaches out to Iran' to ensure safe passage

Images used for representational purposes New Delhi: India is involved in talks hosted by the UK to open the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Thursday.Foreign Secretary Misri represented India at the meeting on the situation in West Asia convened by the British Foreign Secretary. More than 60 countries participated in … Read more