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India confirmed 14 ships have safely exited the Strait of Hormuz while 14 remain in the Persian Gulf amid rising tensions. Iran has attacked multiple vessels, including India-bound ships, prompting diplomatic protests from New Delhi over maritime safety and regional instability

NCB has issued an advisory for Indian travellers to Maldives, warning against carrying unknown packages due to stricter anti-drug laws there. The agency cautioned that violations can lead to severe penalties, including life imprisonment or death under Maldivian law

India has extended its ban on Pakistan-operated aircraft from using Indian airspace until May 24, continuing a restriction in place for over a year since the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. The move forces rerouting of flights and prolongs bilateral aviation restrictions

Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has stalled after Iran seized vessels, disrupting a key global energy route. Rising geopolitical tensions pushed oil prices above $103 per barrel, while India faces supply concerns but maintains normal fuel operations and diversifies imports

India-Africa partnership will signal stability and reliability in a turbulent world, said S. Jaishankar. He highlighted deeper cooperation, capacity building, and shared global vision ahead of the India-Africa Forum Summit-IV and expanding strategic engagement

The Strait of Hormuz blockade highlights Iran’s strategic leverage in global energy trade, doubling oil prices and impacting economies worldwide. Analysts using game theory argue nations must control critical resources or systems to strengthen negotiating power in an increasingly interdependent geopolitical world

Mumbai reports rising global oil prices amid a prolonged Strait of Hormuz blockade linked to stalled US-Iran talks. Supply disruptions pushed Brent and WTI futures higher, raising concerns over India’s import bill, despite stable domestic fuel supply and ongoing geopolitical tensions

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US President Donald Trump extended the Iran ceasefire indefinitely at Pakistan’s request to allow more time for talks, even as Tehran escalated tensions by firing on ships and seizing two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

India has strongly denied reports that its vessels paid cash or cryptocurrency to Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The clarification follows an April 18 incident where two Indian ships, including the Sanmar Herald, came under fire from Iranian forces and were forced to turn back.

Romania recovered its 2,500-year-old Cotofenesti golden helmet and bracelets, stolen from a Dutch museum in 2025, after a 14-month investigation, with artifacts returned to Bucharest under guard, highlighting heritage vulnerability, ongoing searches for a missing bracelet, and cultural relief nationwide

An unprecedented energy crisis, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has accelerated a global shift toward renewables. Amid skyrocketing oil prices and supply disruptions, 50 nations are gathering in Colombia to negotiate a historic fossil-fuel phaseout treaty

In Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard fired on a container ship, causing damage but no injuries. The incident escalates tensions after recent US actions against Iranian vessels, amid stalled ceasefire talks and rising regional instability

US President Donald Trump has called on Iran to release eight detained women ahead of possible negotiations in Tehran. The detainees include members of the Bahai faith, teenage girls, and professionals arrested during anti-government protests earlier this year.

World number one Jannik Sinner says his main focus is Roland Garros despite preparing for Madrid Open. The Italian star, fresh from Monte Carlo victory, aims to fine-tune his game before the French Open, the only Grand Slam missing from his collection

India’s AIPA contingent delivered a strong performance at the WPC Series in Penang, Malaysia, winning multiple medals across categories. Vanshik Kapadia and Aalyka Ebrahim were among the top performers, highlighting India’s growing strength in international pickleball competitions

The fall of Orbán and the rise of Magyar in Hungary reveal how controlled electoral systems can collapse when public anger, elite defection, and strategic political reframing converge within institutions designed to resist change

With key disputes over sanctions, nuclear policy and regional control unresolved, the prospects for a lasting agreement remain fragile

India and South Korea signed an MoU between MSME ministries to boost cooperation, trade, and innovation in the sector during President Lee Jae Myung’s visit. The pact aims to strengthen MSME linkages, investment, and digital economic collaboration

US President Donald Trump warned of bombing Iran if no deal is reached before a ceasefire ends, saying negotiations are the only path forward amid ongoing tensions and uncertain peace talks between the two nations

India is closely monitoring tensions in West Asia and engaging Iran and Gulf nations to ensure safety of nationals and secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. MEA highlighted high-level diplomatic outreach and concerns over recent firing incidents

India and Bhutan reaffirmed customs cooperation to boost cross-border trade, border security, and digital customs systems. Talks covered anti-smuggling measures, cargo tracking, and infrastructure upgrades, with trade crossing dollar 1.9 billion in FY25, showing strong bilateral economic growth

India and Singapore are developing a roadmap for a digital maritime corridor and green shipping under an MoU framework, focusing on decarbonisation, infrastructure, and clean fuel logistics, announced during Singapore Maritime Week with participation from key officials