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13 Mar

India Consults BRICS Partners to Build Consensus on West Asia Crisis; 1.5 Lakh Citizens Evacuated

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia BRICS 2026, Iran-Israel war, Randhir Jaiswal, S Jaishankar, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— India has initiated high-level consultations with fellow BRICS members to develop a unified position on the deepening conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Friday, March 13, 2026. As the current chair of the expanded bloc, New Delhi is attempting to bridge diplomatic gaps within the group following persistent calls from Tehran for a stronger multilateral response to the U.S.-Israeli strikes. MEA Additional Secretary Randhir Jaiswal stated that India is in active contact with BRICS partners to ensure that a "consensus position can evolve." This diplomatic push coincides with India’s broader…

13 Mar

Iran Assures Safe Passage for Indian Ships Through Strait of Hormuz Amid West Asia Tensions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIran India relations, Iran safe passage Indian ships, Mohammad Fathali statement, Strait of Hormuz security, West Asia tensions

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Amid rising tensions in West Asia and growing concerns over maritime security, Iran has assured that Indian vessels will be allowed safe passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, describing India as a friendly nation with shared regional interests. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Mohammad Fathali said Tehran recognises India’s importance and will ensure unhindered navigation for Indian ships. “Yes, because India is our friend. You will see it within two or three hours. We believe that Iran and India share common interests in the region,” Fathali said after attending the International Quds Day Conference…

13 Mar

Afghanistan Accuses Pakistan of Airstrikes in Kabul and Kandahar Amid Escalating Border Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsAfghanistan

Kabul (Rajeev Sharma): Authorities in Afghanistan have accused neighbouring Pakistan of carrying out aerial bombardments in several parts of the country, including the capital and the southern province of Kandahar, marking a sharp rise in hostilities between the two nations. A spokesperson for the ruling Taliban administration claimed that Pakistani aircraft targeted multiple sites during the strikes. Among the locations reportedly hit was a fuel storage facility owned by the Afghan private airline Kam Air situated near Kandahar International Airport. According to the spokesperson, bombs struck the fuel depot close to the airport complex, though officials have not yet released…

12 Mar

New Iranian Leader Vows Retaliation as West Asia Conflict Widens

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Mojtaba Khamenei, oil prices, Retaliation, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia

Tehran (Rajeev Sharma)— In a stern first address on Thursday, March 12, 2026, Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed to "avenge the blood of Iranians" and warned that Tehran would continue its campaign against American military installations in the region. The message, delivered via state television, comes as the Islamic Republic navigates a volatile leadership transition following the death of Ali Khamenei in recent U.S.-Israeli strikes. Khamenei’s statement was deeply personal, acknowledging the loss of his father, wife, and other family members during the opening salvos of the conflict. He emphasized that the "lever of blocking the Strait of…

12 Mar

United States Launches Sweeping Section 301 Trade Probe Against 16 Nations Including India

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia US trade, Jamieson Greer, Manufacturing, Section 301, Trade Probe, USTR

Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma)— The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the initiation of a massive investigation into the trade practices of 16 major global partners. The probe, launched under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, targets economies accused of maintaining "structural excess capacity" in their manufacturing sectors, a move that signals a significant escalation in the Trump administration's efforts to reshape global supply chains and protect American industry. The investigation covers a broad spectrum of economies, including China, India, Japan, the European Union, South Korea, and Mexico. Other nations under scrutiny include Singapore, Switzerland,…

12 Mar

Iran Seeks Long-Term Security Pledge from US as Part of Ceasefire Proposal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsIran

Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Iran has reportedly conveyed through diplomatic intermediaries that it would consider a ceasefire only if the United States provides assurances that neither Washington nor Israel will carry out future military strikes against the country. According to officials familiar with the discussions, the message was delivered through discreet diplomatic channels involving several European and Middle Eastern governments. These backchannel exchanges are aimed at exploring possible ways to halt the ongoing conflict and reduce tensions in the region. Sources said Tehran’s primary concern is the possibility that Israel could launch additional attacks once the current hostilities subside. As a…

12 Mar

Oil Markets Rattle as Brent Crosses $100 Amid Rising Gulf Shipping Attacks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, Trending, World NewsIran, Israel, Oil

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): International oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday as mounting tensions in the Persian Gulf pushed Brent crude above the $100-per-barrel mark, raising fresh concerns about global energy supplies and economic stability. The surge came after reports of intensified Iranian attacks on commercial vessels operating near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route for global oil transport. Market reaction was swift, with Brent crude recording a jump of more than 9% during early trading hours. Just days earlier, the benchmark had briefly surged close to $120, highlighting the volatility gripping energy markets. Meanwhile, the United States’…

11 Mar

India Condemns Attack on Thai Vessel Bound for Gujarat; Warns of Rising Lethality in Hormuz Crisis

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsMaritime Attack, MEA India, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— The Government of India issued a stern condemnation on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, following a targeted attack on a Thai-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed "deep concern" as the ongoing West Asia conflict increasingly shifts into a direct assault on global commerce, specifically endangering civilian seafarers and critical energy supply lines. The vessel, identified as the Mayuree Naree, was reportedly transiting the strategically vital chokepoint on its way to the Kandla port in Gujarat when it was struck. While the specific nature of the ordnance used remains…

11 Mar

Historic Coincidence: 2026 Calendar Matches 1914, A Year That Changed the World

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld News1914, 2026 Calendar, Geopolitics, Global Security, History, World War I

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): A striking historical coincidence has captured global attention in 2026: the calendar of this year is identical to that of 1914 the year the world plunged into the catastrophic conflict known as World War I. Both 1914 and 2026 begin on a Thursday and are non-leap years with 365 days, meaning every date in 2026 falls on the exact same weekday as it did in 1914. The year 1914 marked one of the most dramatic turning points in modern history. On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo by Gavrilo Princip. The assassination…

11 Mar

Trump announces $300 billion oil refinery in US with investment from Reliance

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, Reliance

Rajeev Sharma :- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the country will get its first new oil refinery in 50 years with the help of investment from India's Reliance Industries Ltd. "I am proud to announce that America First Refining is opening the FIRST new US Oil Refinery in 50 YEARS in Brownsville, Texas," Trump said Tuesday in a post on Truth Social. However, it was not immediately clear if Trump meant that the refinery was part of a bigger pact with India. While describing the project as major milestone for the country's energy sector, Trump said it…