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INS Kalpeni, an Indian Navy Fast Attack Craft, has docked at Gan in the Addu Atoll, marking a significant moment in India’s ongoing maritime engagement with the Maldives.The High Commission of India in the Maldives highlighted the arrival in a post on X, stressing that the visit underscores “deep-rooted friendly ties and multi-faceted defence cooperation.” This development reflects India’s broader regional outreach under its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy.The docking of INS Kalpeni follows an earlier milestone when INS Sunayna, a Saryu-class Offshore Patrol Vessel, arrived in Male on 6 April. That visit formed part of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR…

The United States Navy has intercepted the merchant vessel M/V Sevan in the Arabian Sea as part of its expanding blockade against Iranian-linked shipping. The ship, identified as belonging to Iran’s so-called “shadow fleet,” was forced to abandon its course and is now being escorted back to Iranian waters.The operation was conducted by the guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91), marking a further escalation in US Central Command’s enforcement of sanctions designed to choke off Tehran’s energy exports.According to CENTCOM, the Sevan was among 19 vessels sanctioned by the US Department of the Treasury for transporting Iranian energy products such…

BKM Wealth Management LLC lessened its stake in shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST – Free Report) by 19.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,047 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 502 shares during the quarter. BKM Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $1,765,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in COST.…

Kazatomprom shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a landmark uranium supply contract with the Government of India, with 92.9% voting in favour. The deal is valued at more than US$4 billion, a figure that represents over half of the company’s total book value.This underscores the scale and strategic importance of the agreement, which is set to become one of the most significant partnerships in the nuclear fuel sector.The contract is designed to provide a long-term, high-volume supply of uranium to India, supporting its rapidly expanding nuclear energy programme.For India, the deal strengthens its energy security and ensures a stable supply of nuclear…

Axecap Investments LLC purchased a new position in Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX – Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 46,588 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,975,000. Lam Research comprises about 4.9% of Axecap Investments LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 3rd largest position. Several other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in Lam Research by 0.3% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now…

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, where the two leaders held wide-ranging discussions on regional stability and the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia.According to Al Jazeera, the meeting centred on pressing security concerns, economic interests, and coordination amid heightened tensions in the region following the fallout of the Israel–Iran war. The talks were seen as a significant step in strengthening bilateral engagement and aligning positions on shared challenges.This meeting followed Doval’s earlier visit to Saudi Arabia on 20 April, undertaken on the direction of Prime…

Axecap Investments LLC purchased a new stake in Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 30,166 shares of the technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,953,000. Arista Networks accounts for 2.4% of Axecap Investments LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 11th largest position. A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in ANET. Brighton Jones LLC raised its stake in Arista Networks by 321.7% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones…

President Donald Trump has announced that the planned US delegation visit to Pakistan has been cancelled, citing Iran’s refusal to meet directly with American negotiators in Islamabad. Instead, Trump said talks would continue remotely, noting that Tehran has submitted a new proposal which he described as offering “a lot but not enough,” though he withheld specifics.The peace effort remains stalled, with Trump attributing the deadlock to “infighting” within Tehran’s leadership. Iran’s foreign minister, after meeting Pakistani mediators, questioned whether Washington was genuinely committed to diplomacy.Meanwhile, the economic standoff is intensifying. The US naval blockade has driven up food prices and…

Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report) by 1.6% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,128,349 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after buying an additional 17,278 shares during the period. NVIDIA makes up about 2.8% of Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 8th largest position. Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in NVIDIA were worth $210,438,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other large…

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has achieved a notable milestone with the rollout of the Vikram VT21 Advanced Armoured Platform in its wheeled configuration.Developed by the Vehicle Research and Development Laboratory in collaboration with TATA Advanced Systems Limited and Bharat Forge Limited, the project was completed in a record time of three years.This rapid development underscores India’s growing capacity for indigenous defence innovation and its commitment to equipping the armed forces with modern, mission-ready systems.The wheeled variant of the Vikram VT21 has been specifically designed to fulfil Infantry Combat Vehicle and Armoured Personnel Carrier roles. It provides advanced protection…