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China and Iran are increasingly using global supply chains and strategic chokepoints to counter the United States, reshaping economic warfare and exposing Washington’s vulnerabilities, according to a report by The Washington Post that examines how, when, where, why and how these tactics are playing out in today’s shifting geopolitical landscape.The United States is no longer…
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East may be creating new strategic space for China to expand its influence across Asia, at a time when the United States remains heavily engaged in conflict elsewhere, according to a report.According to the report, the diversion of attention and resources of the United States to the Middle East…
NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has held talks with his counterparts from the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain as well as the Gulf Cooperation Council and assured India’s support in addressing supply chain challenges, especially food. During his calls, he underlined the need to maintain peace in the region that has come under…
Jaishankar heads to UAE, Puri to QatarNEW DELHI: With a fragile ceasefire in place in West Asia, India is looking to renew engagement with the Gulf through visits by Union external affairs minister S Jaishankar to the UAE and petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri to Qatar. India welcomed the ceasefire between Iran…
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), has announced plans of gradual resumption of flights. This comes after the reopening of Bahrain’s airspace as announced by its Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) at the Transportation and Telecommunications Ministry. It is a preparation for phased recovery, after weeks of disruption…
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has declared additional restaurant charges like “LPG charges” or “fuel surcharge” unlawful, reinforcing price transparency (AI image) In an era where transparency is not just expected but demanded, the recent intervention by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) marks a decisive step towards restoring fairness in everyday transactions. What…
The Middle East conflict, now in its sixth week, continues to send shockwaves across the world. From energy supply disruptions to rising fuel prices, several countries are being forced into emergency measures such as work-from-home policies and cost hikes. Meanwhile, the Gulf region is witnessing a split oil reality! While for some producers, soaring crude…
Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers have safely crossed the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz and are headed towards Indian ports, even as 16 vessels remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, officials said on Monday, according to PTI.LPG vessel Green Sanvi, carrying 46,650 tonnes of cargo, is scheduled to reach an Indian port on April 7, while…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused Congress leaders of putting the lives of Indians in the Middle East at risk by making dangerous remarks.While addressing a rally in poll-bound Kerala’s Thiruvalla, the Prime Minister alleged that Congress wants Gulf countries to consider India as their enemy amid the ongoing conflict between the…
Iran has signalled potential retaliation across the Gulf after sustaining a major blow from US-led strikes near its capital. The attack targeted a key bridge in Karaj, hardly 50 km from Tehran, leaving multiple casualties and triggering a sharp escalation in tensions.US President Donald Trump announced the strike, announcing that Iran’s tallest bridge had been…
