India is working through diplomatic back‑channels, including direct engagement with Iran, to secure the safe passage of nine energy‑laden tankers stranded near the Strait of Hormuz, where renewed attacks have disrupted one of the world’s most critical shipping routes. The vessels, carrying crude oil and LPG, have 198 Indian mariners onboard, prompting urgent monitoring by
Russia’s latest large‑scale missile and drone barrage has laid bare a serious and worsening air‑defence shortage in Ukraine, with officials warning that the country is struggling to intercept high‑speed ballistic missiles due to dwindling supplies of Patriot interceptors. The overnight assault, one of the biggest combined aerial attacks in months, struck Kyiv and surrounding regions
Europe is pouring billions of euros into defence as governments race to strengthen military readiness amid rising geopolitical tensions. But despite the political push for European self‑reliance, analysts say a large share of this new spending may ultimately flow to US defence firms, which continue to dominate key military technologies. According to recent NATO data,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Indonesia has delivered a series of significant strategic and economic gains for India, deepening one of New Delhi’s most important partnerships in Southeast Asia. The trip, marked by a ceremonial welcome and Modi being awarded Indonesia’s highest civilian honour, has set the stage for expanded cooperation across defence, minerals,
A series of explosive devices detonated near a hotel in Damascus on Tuesday, where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying during his visit to Syria, according to early reports from security officials. The blasts, heard across parts of the Syrian capital, immediately triggered heightened security measures and raised concerns about the safety of foreign dignitaries
China has test‑fired a long‑range ballistic missile carrying a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean, drawing sharp criticism from neighbouring countries who say the launch adds to growing security tensions in the region. The missile was fired at 12:01 pm local time, according to China’s state‑run Xinhua agency, and landed in a designated zone in
At least 20 people were killed early Monday after Russia launched a massive wave of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, in what officials say is yet another reminder of the country’s deepening shortage of air‑defence interceptors. The attack comes just days after the deadliest assault on Kyiv this year and ahead of a crucial
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Indonesia is expected to go far beyond traditional trade talks, with officials and analysts saying the trip will focus on long‑term strategic cooperation across critical sectors. As India and Indonesia navigate a rapidly changing Indo‑Pacific landscape, both countries are preparing to deepen ties in investment, critical minerals, supply‑chain
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made it clear that his government will not allow the Khalistan issue to disrupt relations with India, stressing that Wellington will take strict action against any form of intimidation, threats or violence linked to extremist activity. Speaking in an interview with CNN‑News18, Luxon said New Zealand remains a
Indonesia is signalling a major shift in its defence strategy as it prepares to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week. Senior Indonesian officials say Jakarta wants India to play a much larger role in the modernisation of its armed forces, moving beyond traditional arms purchases toward technology transfer, co‑production and joint capability development. The
