India approved the first withdrawal of Rs 30 billion, or about USD 357 million, for the Maldives on 23 April 2026 under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework. The...
Britain and France signed a three-year agreement on 22 April 2026 to curb undocumented migration across the English Channel. The United Kingdom will provide up to £650 million,...
Ukraine has completed repairs on the Druzhba oil pipeline section damaged by a Russian strike, allowing the Soviet-era route to resume oil transit to Hungary and Slovakia. The...
Several narrow maritime routes serve as critical chokepoints for global trade and energy supplies. These passages influence international commerce, energy security, and geopolitical dynamics. Strait of Hormuz The...
India and South Korea have committed to enhancing their economic and strategic partnership, aiming to increase bilateral trade from approximately $27 billion to $50 billion by 2030. The...
Mexico, Spain, and Brazil have jointly called for the protection of Cuba’s sovereignty amid intensified US pressure. The three nations pledged increased humanitarian aid to Cuba, emphasising that...
China has increased its maritime presence around Scarborough Shoal, a strategically sensitive fishing ground in the South China Sea. The latest deployment includes fishing boats, coast guard or...
India chaired the First Health Working Group meeting under the BRICS framework for 2026 in New Delhi. Senior health officials, technical experts and delegates from BRICS member countries...
India has opposed the creation of a two-tier system of permanent membership in a reformed United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and has supported a compromise proposal by the...
Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, led by INS Sunayna, reached Phuket, Thailand, on 14 April 2026 after a six-day transit from Malé, Maldives. This is the second port...
