US President Donald Trump sparked a major controversy after sharing a podcast transcript containing remarks about India and China, triggering a sharp response from New Delhi. India’s Ministry of External Affairs called the comments “uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste,” stressing that they do not reflect the strong and longstanding relationship between the two countries. 

Strait of Hormuz tensions have intensified after Iran fired on three ships and seized two vessels, including one reportedly headed to India. The incident marks a sharp escalation in one of the world’s most critical shipping routes. According to reports, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard targeted multiple container ships, escorting two of them toward the Iranian coast. Officials claimed the vessels violated maritime regulations.