China Opposes Quad Indo-Pacific Push

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2026

International

China has criticised the Quad’s latest Indo-Pacific initiatives, saying cooperation between countries should not target any third party. Beijing’s response came after India, the United States, Japan and Australia announced fresh measures on maritime surveillance, port infrastructure, critical

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MEA Condemns Attack On Indian Ship

By BPN News Desk May 14, 2026

India has strongly condemned the attack on an Indian-flagged commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, calling the targeting of civilian shipping and seafarers “unacceptable”. The Ministry of External Affairs said all Indian crew members on board were safe after being rescued by Omani authorities. Indian-Flagged Ship Attacked Off Oman Coast The attack took place […]

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Mazagon Dock’s Colombo Move Is India’s First Direct Strike on China’s Maritime Influence

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited’s acquisition of a 51% stake in Colombo Dockyard has been reported as a routine overseas expansion by a defence PSU. It is anything but routine. For the first time, India has taken majority control of a maritime industrial asset outside its borders, and it has done so at a location that […]

International

UK To Host Strait Of Hormuz Summit

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

Britain will host an international summit this week aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as global concern grows over maritime disruption in one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the meeting will focus on restoring security and stability in the waterway after the Iran conflict. UK To […]

International

US, China Begin Reciprocal Port Fee Measures

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

On October 14, 2025, both the United States and China implemented reciprocal port fees on each other’s vessels, intensifying their ongoing trade and maritime disputes. Under the new rules, the U.S. will impose fees on ships that are built, owned, or operated by Chinese companies. In retaliation, China has introduced charges on U.S.-flagged, built, owned, […]