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15 Jun 2026
2 articlesThree Indian Sailors Killed in Strike on Oil Tanker in the Gulf of Oman
Three Indian sailors were killed in a US strike on the oil tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. India protested strongly and summoned …
US-Iran Ceasefire and the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
On 15 June 2026, the US and Iran agreed on a framework peace deal that extends their ceasefire by about 60 days and reopens the …
13 Jun 2026
2 articlesWhat's Behind the Protests in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK)
Protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, in which at least 15 people have died, are driven by old grievances over power tariffs and underdevelopment and a new …
PM Modi's Europe Tour: Bilateral Visits to France and Slovakia, G7 Summit Participation, and Expected India-US Meeting
Prime Minister Modi will visit France and Slovakia from June 13 to 19, 2026, for bilateral talks, the G7 Summit in Evian, and innovation events …
12 Jun 2026
3 articlesUS-Iran Conflict in West Asia: On-Again, Off-Again Strikes, the Strait of Hormuz, and What It Means for India
A three-month US-Israel war on Iran moved into an uncertain phase in June 2026, with strikes paused amid talks but no signed deal. The disputed …
SIPRI Yearbook 2026: Global Nuclear Stockpiles Rise as India's Arsenal Grows to 190 Warheads
The SIPRI Yearbook 2026 estimates the world held about 9,745 nuclear warheads in January 2026, with the US and Russia holding most of them. India's …
India and Israel Set to Resume Free Trade Agreement Talks After July
India and Israel are expected to resume free trade agreement talks after July 2026, reviving a pact discussed for over a decade. An FTA lowers …
11 Jun 2026
3 articlesIndia Likely to Be Invited to Secure the Strait of Hormuz
France has proposed a maritime security partnership with India, and New Delhi is expected to be invited into a multinational initiative to keep the Strait …
US-Iran Escalation and Hopes of a Deal: A West Asia Explainer
The US-Iran-Israel war escalated in early June 2026 with direct strikes, before the US President abruptly announced cancelled attacks and possible talks. This explainer covers …
US Navy Strikes Three Tankers Off Oman, Indian Seafarers Among Crews
The US Navy struck three merchant tankers off Oman over four days in June 2026, killing three Indian seafarers on the vessel Settebello. India lodged …
09 Jun 2026
2 articlesMEA Calls for International Accountability Over Police Crackdown in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
India's MEA on June 9, 2026, urged the international community to hold Pakistan accountable for a police crackdown on protesters in Rawalkot, Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. MEA …
West Asia Conflict: Iran–Israel Exchanges Fire, US Apache Shot Down Near Strait of Hormuz, Crude Oil Eases on Pause
Iran and Israel exchanged military strikes on 8–9 June 2026, breaking the fragile ceasefire of 8 April 2026. A US Army Apache helicopter was shot …
08 Jun 2026
6 articlesXi Jinping Visits North Korea: China-DPRK Ties in a Shifting Asia
Xi Jinping made a rare visit to North Korea on June 8, 2026, his first in seven years, to reinforce China's ties with its long-standing …
US Court Strikes Down $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee, Calls It Unconstitutional
A US federal court on June 8, 2026, struck down a $100,000 H-1B visa fee imposed by executive order, ruling it an unconstitutional tax that …
The Trust Deficit in India–Bangladesh Relations
Over a hundred days into the Tarique Rahman government, India–Bangladesh ties remain strained despite Indian diplomatic outreach. Dhaka wants restrictive trade and visa steps reversed, …
Mauritius Says It Has Received No US Proposal on Chagos Islands
Mauritius said on 8 June 2026 it had received no US proposal to buy the Chagos Islands and reiterated that its sovereignty over the archipelago …
US Court Strikes Down $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as Unlawful
A US federal court struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee on 8 June 2026, calling it an unlawful tax. The decision is …
Iran and Israel Trade Fresh Strikes; India Urges De-escalation in West Asia
Iran and Israel traded fresh direct strikes over 7–8 June 2026 before Iran announced a halt. India expressed deep concern and urged immediate de-escalation and …