IMF warns of global shock from Iran war

IMF warns of global shock from Iran war

Washington, April 12 The head of the International Monetary Fund has warned that the Iran war has triggered a “large” global economic shock, disrupting energy supplies and pushing up prices worldwide, with the impact expected to linger well into next year. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, said the scale and duration of the […]

Australia welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, calls on parties to uphold humanitarian law, protect civilian life

Australia welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, calls on parties to uphold humanitarian law, protect civilian life

Australia welcomed the ceasefire announcement involving the United States, Iran and Israel, expressing hope that the agreement will be upheld and lead to a broader resolution of the ongoing conflict in West Asia. US President Donald Trump has stepped back from the brink of a major military escalation with Iran, announcing a conditional two-week pause […]

Brazil launches measures to cushion fuel price hikes

Brazil launches measures to cushion fuel price hikes

Rio de Janeiro, April 7 Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva launched a package of measures designed to cushion the impact of international energy price volatility on Brazil’s economy. The president on Monday signed a series of decrees to provide immediate relief to consumers and businesses, while strengthening the country’s energy security and reducing […]

Trump blasts NATO, allies over Iran war

Trump blasts NATO, allies over Iran war

Washington, April 7 US President Donald Trump sharply criticised NATO and key US allies for not supporting Washington’s military campaign against Iran, calling the alliance a “paper tiger”. “NATO is a paper tiger,” Trump said, arguing that the alliance had failed to step up during the conflict. He said allies had “gone out of their […]

US pushes Iran deal as strikes intensify​

US pushes Iran deal as strikes intensify​

Washington, March 31 The United States is intensifying strikes on Iran while pursuing a deal to end Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, the White House said Monday, describing a dual-track approach of military pressure and diplomacy.​ Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the ongoing operation was “moving ahead successfully and according to plan”, with more than “11,000 enemy […]

Indian-American Congressman blames House GOP for shutdown chaos

Indian-American Congressman blames House GOP for shutdown chaos

Washington, March 29 Indian-American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam said on Sunday that the ongoing shutdown crisis is hurting Americans and blamed House Republicans for blocking a bipartisan Senate deal that could have eased airport disruptions. Subramanyam said the Senate proposal had support across party lines and could have passed in the House if brought to a […]

Safeguarding Sea Lanes: How the Indian Navy Is Guiding Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz

Safeguarding Sea Lanes: How the Indian Navy Is Guiding Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz

In the tense waters of the Strait of Hormuz, where global energy flows have come under disruption, a quiet but determined effort is underway by the Indian Navy to keep the country’s energy supply undisrupted. As Iran’s restrictions ripple across international energy markets amid the West Asia conflict, India, through diplomacy, has secured permission from […]

PM Modi receives call from US President Trump, has ‘useful exchange of views’ on West Asia situation

PM Modi receives call from US President Trump, has ‘useful exchange of views’ on West Asia situation

New Delhi, March 24 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, reiterating India’s support for immediate de-escalation and restoration of peace amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. During the call, PM Modi emphasised that keeping the strategic Strait of Hormuz open, secure and accessible is essential for the whole world. […]