China fuel export halt raises concerns over Australia’s aviation fuel supply: Report
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Australia’s vulnerability to liquid fuel shortages and price spikes has intensified after reports that China has asked its oil refiners to halt fuel exports, raising concerns over aviation fuel supplies and potential disruptions to flight operations, according to a new report. The Conversation said in its report that development comes […]
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as South Korea, US conduct joint drills
Seoul, March 14 (IANS) North Korea fired about 10 ballistic missiles toward the East Sea Saturday, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said, in an apparent muscle-flexing as South Korea and the United States were conducting their key springtime military exercise. The JCS said it detected the missiles launched from the Sunan area in the […]
South Korea, US hold joint river-crossing drills amid North Korea’s missile firing
Seoul, March 14 (IANS) The South Korean and US militaries staged joint river-crossing drills in the border county of Yeoncheon on Saturday as part of their annual key springtime exercise aimed at enhancing interoperability between the allies. The field training coincided with North Korea firing around 10 ballistic missiles toward the East Sea earlier in […]
US Embassy in Baghdad hit by drone, no casualties reported so far
Baghdad, March 14 (IANS) The US Embassy in Baghdad was hit by a drone on Saturday, with no immediate information on casualties, a security source said. A booby-trapped drone struck the embassy in the Green Zone at dawn, no immediate information on casualties was available, and smoke was seen rising from the site, an Iraqi […]
Japan’s ruling bloc pushes fiscal 2026 budget through lower house amid criticism
Tokyo, March 14 (IANS) A record initial state budget for fiscal 2026 was approved by Japan’s lower house with the backing of the ruling coalition’s supermajority, amid criticism that the bill was pressed ahead despite controversies surrounding its contents and unusually shortened deliberations. The total size of the draft budget exceeds 122.31 trillion yen (about […]
South Korea says North Korea’s missile launch violation of UNSC resolution, calls for halt
Seoul, March 14 (IANS) The presidential Office of South Korea’s National Security denounced North Korea’s launches of ballistic missiles on Saturday as violating UN Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, calling for a halt. The office issued the message after holding an emergency security assessment meeting shortly after North Korea fired around 10 ballistic missiles toward the […]
India’s latest Maritime Doctrine responds to strategic environment: Report
Canberra, March 14 (IANS) India’s 2025 Maritime Doctrine underscores its ambition to be a “preferred security partner” and “first responder” in the region, marking a notable shift from repeated use of these terms in diplomatic statements to their formal inclusion in a naval policy. According to a report in Australia-based independent think tank Lowy Institute’s […]
Global energy flows increasingly shaped by geopolitics, say experts at Indo-Pacific roundtable
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The global energy landscape is becoming increasingly influenced by geopolitical tensions, with supply chains, trade routes and energy markets facing growing uncertainties, experts said on Saturday at a roundtable discussion on the Indo-Pacific held in the national capital. Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Geopolitics and Strategic Studies at […]
Fuel, LPG supplies stable; India in touch with global partners amid West Asia crisis
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday reiterated India’s call for de-escalation in the ongoing regional conflict while assuring that adequate supplies of crude oil, petrol, diesel and LPG are available in the country. The government also said efforts are underway to safeguard maritime operations and repatriate Indian seafarers from […]
India’s neutral stance in West Asia conflict serves national interest: Former MEA official
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Riva Ganguly Das, former Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, said on Saturday that India’s position on the ongoing West Asia conflict is guided primarily by its own strategic and economic interests, adding that maintaining a neutral stance has worked in New Delhi’s favour. Speaking about the growing […]
