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The Malta‑flagged LNG carrier Disha, carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of liquefied natural gas, has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and is expected to berth at Dahej in Gujarat tomorrow morning.The confirmation was provided by Opesh Kumar Sharma, Director in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, during an inter‑ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia.Sharma explained that the vessel had crossed the Strait of Hormuz on 15 June and is now on course to arrive at Dahej on 19 June. He emphasised that the Ministry, through the Directorate General of Shipping, continues to coordinate closely with the Ministry…

G. Arthur, DNews The U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division (25th ID) has undergone a veritable metamorphosis in the past few years Source link

During Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing’s state visit to Beijing this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a statement that requires careful decoding. Xi formally endorsed the regime as the “new Myanmar government,” urged the junta to find a development path that wins popular support, and explicitly called for advancing peace and reconciliation through “talks” with all parties. In diplomacy, observers must constantly read between the lines. Objectively, this rhetoric could be interpreted as calculated political posturing. By publicly advocating for dialogue and public consent, Beijing projects the image of a responsible, stabilizing power on the global stage. It also…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah met the United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, in New Delhi today for a high-level dialogue on the trajectory of the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.The meeting was aimed at fortifying the bilateral security architecture and addressing common threats in an evolving global landscape.The discussions underscored the shared commitment of both nations to tackle transnational challenges. According to the Home Minister’s office, the dialogue focused on enhancing intelligence sharing and operational cooperation to combat terrorism, which remains a shared priority for both New Delhi and Washington.The talks also explored the development of a more…

A&SF With key members of Congress wavering on the possibility of a $350 billion defense reconciliation bill, defense experts told Air & Space Forces Magazine that the Pentagon is likely… Source link

U.S. President Donald Trump finally met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G-7 summit after a 16-month hiatus. During this period, according to many observers of India-U.S. relations, the bilateral relationship has deteriorated significantly. A partnership that had been gaining momentum took rapid strides in the opposite direction – most recently (and most tragically) with the killing of three Indian sailors by the U.S. military. Much was expected from their meeting on the sidelines of the G-7 summit at Evian in France. It offered both leaders, and both countries, an opportunity to press the reset button and acknowledge the deeper…

President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed an interim peace accord that immediately waives sanctions to allow Iran to freely sell oil, requires dilution of highly enriched uranium, and reopens the Strait of Hormuz toll‑free for 60 days, reported AP.The deal halts hostilities, affirms Lebanon’s territorial integrity, and begins a 60‑day negotiation period towards a final settlement.The agreement was signed on Wednesday at Versailles, where Trump met French President Emmanuel Macron after the G7 summit. Trump emphasised the strength of the memorandum but also warned he could abandon it if dissatisfied, stating bluntly that the US could…

Kevin Eyer, Proceedings The officer’s duty is not just to follow orders nor just to question them, but to do both in a way that preserves the legality, legitimacy, and integrity of the… Source link

The US Air Force has awarded production contracts to General Atomics and Anduril for its first-generation Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, marking a decisive step towards fielding a fleet of 1,000 semi-autonomous aircraft. The move accelerates delivery timelines, with over 150 combat-capable CCAs expected by the end of the decade.The contracts cover the FQ-42A from General Atomics and the FQ-44A from Anduril, both selected under Increment 1 of the CCA program. The awards were made four months ahead of schedule after both platforms successfully met mission requirements during a competitive selection process.This rapid progress underscores the urgency with which the…

WashT Adm. Paparo says $122 billion in new arms is ‘minimum’ needed to bolster American power Source link