Suez Canal

How Red Sea is centric to past, present and future of West Asian geopolitics

The Red Sea, serving as the convergence zone for three continents — Europe, Asia, and Africa, gains heightened significance in any study, whether adopting a Eurocentric approach or considering the perspective of the Global South

Vantage | How escalating Red Sea crisis threatens vital Indian trade routes

The crisis is expected to translate into higher prices for various products including crude oil, palm oil, cereals, machinery, electrical goods, auto components apparel and textiles

Vantage | What's at stake for India in Red Sea events?

Around 20 percent of India's trade is via the Suez Canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, so certainly the stakes are high

Exporters mull cargo flights as way out of deepening Red Sea bottleneck

Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen have stepped up attacks on vessels in the Red Sea since November 19 to show support for Hamas during Israel’s military offensive in Gaza. The attacks have disrupted a key trade route linking Europe and North America with Asia via the Suez Canal

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza offensive bound to widen conflict; West Asia set for a makeover

As a result of the Israel-Hamas conflict, the US exit strategy from West Asia has come to a standstill and the region is poised to become a battleground for intense inter-power rivalry in the pursuit of strategic balance

Will Iran-Saudi Arabia rapprochement sparks hope for INSTC progress?

The INSTC network is vital to connect South Asian-Central Asian and European markets to Russia, India and China

Floating in Profits: Why this shipping company in Taiwan is giving its staff 5 years of salary as bonus

Taiwan shipping giant Evergreen Marine reported a whopping $10.9 billion (~Rs 90,000 crore) in revenue for the fiscal year 2022. To reward its employees for their hard work, the company is handing out massive bonuses, roughly equal to five years' worth of income, to its 3,100 workers

El-Sisi’s visit to India represents a revival of Delhi-Cairo axis: Mohammed Soliman

A partnership with India is the right policy choice for Egypt in preparation for a weaker China scenario in the next few decades, says Mohammed Soliman

Firm says cargo vessel ran aground in Egypt’s Suez Canal

Officials had no details on what caused the vessel to run aground. Parts of Egypt, including its northern provinces, experienced a wave of bad weather Sunday

Islamic State claims deadly attack in Egypt Suez Canal city

Three Egyptian policemen were killed in the attack, the first of its kind in nearly three years in mainland Egypt, which has largely been spared the deadly insurgency in the nearby Sinai peninsula