Amritsar, May 6 (IANS) An explosion was reported near the cantonment area in Khasa, Amritsar, prompting an immediate response from police and security agencies. Officials confirmed that no casualties were reported in the incident.
Washington, May 5 (IANS) US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Air Force Gen. Dan Caine have outlined “Project Freedom” as a limited, defensive military mission aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran.
Washington, May 5 (IANS) The United States on Tuesday urged its allies to step up and share responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a push towards a broader international role in safeguarding one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes.
Washington, May 5 (IANS) The current US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz has left thousands of commercial vessels stranded, disrupting global trade and threatening energy supplies, with potential ripple effects for import-dependent economies like India.
Islamabad, May 5 (IANS) Pakistan is talking peace while waging war with Afghanistan. While portraying itself as a diplomatic actor committed to talks by attending formal and informal negotiations, backing Track 1.5 processes in Istanbul and indicating openness for de-escalation, Pakistan is also using coercion and pressure to influence Afghanistan, a report has detailed.
Washington, May 5 (IANS) The United States has launched a military mission to break what it calls Iran’s blockade of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, deploying warships and aircraft to escort vessels through one of the world’s most critical oil routes.
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval called on Vietnam's President To Lam on Tuesday, holding discussions on strengthening comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations.
Abu Dhabi, May 5 (IANS) Several countries around the world, including Japan, Ireland, Austria, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, on Tuesday condemned the recent attack carried out by Iran on the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Prayagraj, May 5 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Sanjay Seth on Tuesday asserted that India's military strength is rooted in its domestic defence manufacturing capabilities, while also praising the armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, supported by indigenous weapon systems.
Washington, May 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that Iran had fired on vessels linked to "unrelated nations" amid tensions around a United States-led maritime effort, raising fresh concerns over security in a key global shipping route.
