Category: World

Tehran: Iran is reportedly preparing a draft bill that would require vessels to pay a fee for secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. The proposed legislation is aimed at formally asserting Iran’s sovereignty and control over the waterway while generating additional revenue for the country. According to semi-official reports, the bill is expected to be finalized next week, marking a legal codification of Iran’s authority over the strait, which connects major Persian Gulf oil and gas producers to global markets. A…

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Tehran:  In a significant escalation in the ongoing US-Iran tensions, Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, has reportedly been killed in a strike in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint. Details of the strike, including its perpetrators and full circumstances, remain unconfirmed. Tangsiri, appointed IRGC Navy chief in August 2018 by Iran’s then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, was a key figure in regulating operations through the strategic strait and had overseen strikes against US naval assets, including the USS Abraham Lincoln. He also…

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Tehran/ Tel Aviv: As global power dynamics evolve, influence is no longer defined solely by military might or economic strength. Increasingly, control over digital infrastructure and data has become a key element of geopolitical strategy. Amid growing unrest in West Asia, experts are now asking a pressing question: could Iran create conditions that disrupt the world’s internet network? This is not mere speculation. Following 22 days of conflict, the Strait of Hormuz—a critical channel for global oil trade—has come under scrutiny, not just for energy security but also for its…

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New Delhi: The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but strategically vital waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to open seas, has become the center of a potential global crisis. Approximately a quarter of the world’s oil and gas shipments pass through this chokepoint, making any attempt to impose fees or restrictions a significant international concern. Iran’s proposal to levy charges on vessels passing through the strait has sparked widespread debate. While Tehran justifies the move as a measure to ensure maritime security, international law—specifically the United Nations Convention on the Law…

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New Delhi: The accelerating arms race and the resulting instability in the global order are emerging as some of the greatest challenges facing humanity today. Conflicts are no longer limited to borders—they increasingly impact the global economy, energy security, environment, food supply, and social stability. Rising tensions in West Asia, renewed attacks between Iran and Israel, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, and China-Taiwan disputes signal a return to power-driven arms escalation and geopolitical rivalry. Experts note that as countries continue to increase military spending, funds for development, education, healthcare, and environmental…

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Washington/Tehran: Fresh geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States have taken a new turn, with conflicting claims over possible ceasefire talks and mounting speculation that the ongoing conflict could end by April 9. US President Donald Trump has asserted that Iran is willing to end the conflict and that “productive discussions” are underway with senior Iranian leadership. However, Tehran has firmly denied these claims, calling them misleading and accusing Washington of attempting to manipulate global markets through such statements. Iran’s Two Key Conditions Iran has indicated that it is…

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Washington: A growing call in the United States seeks official recognition of atrocities committed during Pakistan’s 1971 “Operation Searchlight” as genocide. Democratic Congressman Greg Landsman of Ohio introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives urging that the Pakistani military and allied groups, including Jamaat-e-Islami, be held accountable for the mass killings of Bengali Hindus on March 25, 1971. The resolution has been referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee for review. The proposal highlights that on the night of March 25, 1971, the Pakistani Army arrested Sheikh Mujibur Rahman…

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Islamabad: Pakistan has been ranked as the most terrorism-affected country in the world for the first time, according to the Global Terrorism Index published by the Institute for Economics and Peace. The 2025 report shows a 6% increase in terrorism-related deaths, reaching 1,139—the highest since 2013. A total of 1,045 terrorist incidents were recorded, marking the sixth consecutive year of rising fatalities. Pakistan scored 8.574, surpassing Burkina Faso to take the top spot. The report highlights that nearly 70% of global terrorism deaths occurred in just five countries: Pakistan, Burkina…

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Iran/Israel: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday appealed to world leaders to join Israel and the United States in confronting what he described as a growing threat from Iran. Speaking at the site of a recent missile attack in Arad, Israel, Netanyahu highlighted that recent Iranian attacks demonstrate a danger not only to Israel but to the entire international community. Netanyahu cited Iranian targeting of civilian areas and key religious sites in Jerusalem, including the Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Al-Aqsa Mosque, calling the acts an…

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Beijing: Air China will resume direct flights between Beijing and Delhi, the Chinese Embassy in India confirmed on Saturday. In a post on social media platform X, embassy spokesperson Yu Jing stated that the revival of these direct flights goes beyond travel convenience. It is a strategic step to enhance trade, tourism, and mutual trust between the two nations, and sends a positive signal for cooperation among members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS. Last year, after nearly a five-year hiatus, India and China restarted air services, signaling…

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