The focus on the western and southern Indian Ocean region (IOR), where India has long provided security and been the first responder in times of crisis, is reflected in the invitations sent to heads of state and government from Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Mauritius, and the Seychelles for the June 9 swearing-in of the next […]
SynopsisIndia explained why oil imports f rom Moscow are necessary to preserve global oil market stability, similarly Chabahar deal is also for regional stability which is valued by the US. A country cannot pick its borders or its neighbors’ restrictions or its topography. With 15,200 kilometers of land borders, India has twice as much coastline […]
SynopsisIndia and China compete for minerals crucial for electric vehicles and solar panels. India applies to explore the Indian Ocean for cobalt and manganese, emphasizing strategic importance, Carlsberg Ridge, ANS, polymetallic nodules, Sunil Kumar Singh, NIO, and NIOT. India and China are engaged in a literal undersea race for mineral resources, which are essential for […]
by Bob Yirka , Phys.org Association of the IOBW index with local temperature and dengue incidence, based on detrended data.(A) Time series of the spring IOBW index (red shading: positive index; blue shading: negative index) and the local summer temperature (black line) from 1990 to 2019.(B) Scatterplot of spring IOBW index versus mean local summer […]
A Houthi drone strike on an MSC container ship in the Indian Ocean has led to EU Forces advising shipping to avoid the Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.Marcus Hand | SeaTrade Maritme News Shipping is advised by EU Naval Force Operation ATALANTA to travel at least 150 nautical miles east of the […]
The statement by Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer came in the wake of the Chinese marine research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 3 returning to the country’s waters. The Maldivian government has “not permitted the Chinese vessel” to conduct research in Maldivian waters, according to Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer, who emphasised the importance of “peace and […]
One of the biggest shipping corporations in the world issued a warning on Monday, stating that the Houthi militia in Yemen is expanding its attacks on cargo vessels, causing strain on the world’s shipping lines. According to a notice sent to clients by Maersk, the second-largest ocean carrier, “the risk zone has expanded,” and the […]
The study also states that the warming will contribute to rising sea levels and a reduction in marine productivity. Reported by Vishnu Som | NDTV News Sounding a massive warning bell, a study has revealed that the warming of the Indian Ocean is going to lead to the worsening of severe cyclones and heavy rainfall events […]
DUBAI: As part of their continuous assault against international commerce in support of Palestinians opposing Israel’s military actions in Gaza, Yemen’s Houthis claimed to have launched a drone attack against the MSC Orion container ship in the Indian Ocean. Portugal-registered Zodiac Maritime is the registered owner of MSC Orion, which was sailing between the ports […]
India’s strategic outlook has long focused on continental challenges, particularly from Pakistan and China, relegating maritime concerns to the back burner. However, the Indian Ocean Region, which New Delhi has traditionally viewed as part of its sphere of influence, is becoming a much higher strategic priority, especially as China’s influence in the region rises. The […]
