Bishkek Holds SCO Defence Ministers Meet
Bishkek: April 28, 2026: The Meeting of Defence Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Bishkek: April 28, 2026: The Meeting of Defence Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
With the warring sides still seemingly far apart on issues including Iran’s nuclear ambitions and access through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, oil prices resumed their upward march when trade reopened on Monday. Brent crude was up around 2.5% at around $108 a barrel.
What began in Afghan warzones in the 1980s has, over decades, transformed into a layered challenge one that now intersects with Bangladesh’s domestic politics, regional dynamics, and national security concerns in 2026.
On April 24, 2026, regular consultations on the international activities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Operation Sindoor marked a significant shift in India’s statecraft from strategic restraint to calibrated offensive poise, successfully demonstrating precision strike capabilities.
By IAR Desk Iran has accussed Washington of pressure and threats, refusing to negotiate under
Central to the reset is the decision to revamp the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed in 2010.
The refusal comes amidst a brutal power struggle going on currently between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
“As two great civilizations and dynamic economies, China and India are neighbors with growing ties. We are all glad to see China-India relations are improving, with more exchanges and co-operations at different level”: Xu Wei, Chinese Condul General in Kolkata
India reiterated that the targeting of commercial shipping and endangering innocent civilian crew members, or otherwise impeding the freedom of navigation and commerce in the Strait of Hormuz, are unacceptable.