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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
New Delhi/Washington, March 24 Emphasising that the United States views India with deep respect, the US Under Secretary of War for Policy, Elbridge Colby on Tuesday said the country has a proud strategic tradition and New Delhi’s decisions will profoundly shape the future of the Indo-Pacific. “The United States views India with deep respect — […]
New Delhi, March 24 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met the Iranian Ambassador in New Delhi on Tuesday with discussions focused on the ongoing conflict in West Asia. “Met with Iran’s Ambassador in India, Dr. Mohammad Fathali this afternoon. Discussed the conflict in West Asia. Appreciate the support provided to Indians in Iran in […]