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Iran Travel Advisory Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

Arijit Bose
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New Delhi – The Indian Embassy in Iran on Wednesday issued a travel advisory urging its citizens to refrain from non-essential travel to Iran and for those already there to consider returning via commercial means. This directive comes in response to a significant escalation of security concerns in the region over the past several weeks. “In view of the security-related developments over the past several weeks, Indian nationals are advised to carefully consider the evolving situation before undertaking non-essential travel to Iran,” the Indian Embassy stated on its official X…

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China Expands Influence in South Pacific with New Cook Islands Security Agreement

Arijit Bose
China, South Pacific, Cook Islands, security agreement, geopolitical influence, Beijing, Pacific Islands, foreign policy, regional security, China-Cook Islands ties, diplomacy, economic cooperation, strategic partnership, maritime security, global politics, defense pact, trade relations, Indo-Pacific, international relations, sovereignty, military expansion

Wellington – A new security agreement between China and the Cook Islands has raised concerns in New Zealand and Australia over Beijing’s growing presence in the South Pacific. The agreement, signed last week, marks a significant step in China’s deepening ties with Pacific nations and has prompted calls for a reassessment of regional security strategies. Agreement Raises Regional Tensions New Zealand officials expressed unease over the lack of prior consultation before the agreement was finalized. Foreign Minister James Ryan stated, “Our relationship with the Cook Islands is built on mutual trust…

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