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Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fell to seven vessels, well below its 10-day average, while Bab el-Mandeb traffic remained comparatively stable, reports Asian Lite News Desk Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to seven vessels on Wednesday, according to preliminary ship-tracking data, highlighting the continued low level of commercial traffic through the vital Gulf waterway. The figure was down from 12 vessels recorded the previous day and well below the 10-day average of 14

India, US, Japan and Australia review security and technology ties ahead of next ministers meetingreports Asian Lite News Desk Senior officials from India, the United States, Japan and Australia have reviewed progress on maritime security, critical technologies and economic cooperation as the four-nation Quad prepares for its next foreign ministers meeting. Indias Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri hosted the Quad Sherpas meeting in New Delhi on Thursday, bringing together senior representatives fro

New Delhi eases trade tensions with Washington while cautiously opening investment channels linked to Beijingreports Asian Lite News Desk India has moved to rebalance its economic engagement with the US and China in 2026, securing a negotiated settlement to its tariff dispute with Washington while cautiously easing restrictions on certain Chinese-linked investments for the first time since the 2020 border clashes, according to an analysis. The twin developments reflect New Delhis broader effort

The former India captain criticised the teams World Cup campaign and questioned whether enough is being done to challenge the worlds bestreports Asian Lite News Desk Former India hockey captain PR Sreejesh has questioned the lack of accountability surrounding the mens team after India crashed out of the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup without reaching the semifinals. Indias campaign in Amstelveen ended on Monday with a 3-5 defeat to Argentina, their second successive loss in Stage 2. They had earlier

India and New Zealand advance defence cooperation on maritime security and joint training while implementing Roadmap 2030 and expanding wider strategic and economic ties.reports India Daily News Desk India and New Zealand have stepped up discussions on defence cooperation, with maritime security, joint training and the implementation of a new strategic roadmap taking centre stage during the second India-New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue in Wellington. The talks underline the growing securit

US Ambassador Sergio Gor says Lockheed Martin and Tata are making India a critical C-130J production hub, deepening defence manufacturing and strategic tiesreports India Daily News Desk India is emerging as a key link in the global production network for the C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft through the expanding partnership between US aerospace giant Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor highlighted the growing role of Indian industry in th

Canada will impose dollar-for-dollar tariffs on $20 billion worth of US goods after trade talks collapsed between the two countries...reports Asian Lite News Desk Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on US goods after trade talks between the two countries broke down, escalating tensions between the North American neighbours. In a nationally televised address, Carney said Canadas counter-tariffs on $20 billion worth of American goods would take e