Mysterious airstrip appears on Indian Ocean island in key shipping location - A mysterious airstrip being built on a remote island in Yemen is nearing completion, according to satellite photos analyze

Australian airline Qantas delayed some flights by up to six hours to avoid potential rocket debris over the Indian Ocean.

International power rivalry is playing out in the Indian Ocean region, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday, adding that a strong naval presence in the key trade route was his country's biggest priority.

The launch underscores the importance of the Indian Ocean region, through which 95% of the country's trade moves.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh noted that India's economic prosperity is linked to maritime security and added that Indian Navy has increased its presence in the Indian Ocean Region

Qantas is asking Elon Musk's SpaceX to be more precise with the areas and timings for rocket re-entries to prevent disruption.

International power rivalry is playing out in the Indian Ocean region, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on

A must-visit is Aapravasi Ghat, a Unesco World Heritage site that served as an immigration depot during the 19th century. It was the first stop for indentured labourers from India, who arrived on the island as part of the British government’s ‘Great Experiment’ – a scheme which used free labour to replace slaves between 1834 and 1920.

The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) on Tuesday January 14, 2025 issued an update on the presence of Cyclone Dikeledi in the Indian Ocean along the Mozambique coastline.

India's navy has launched a submarine, a destroyer and a frigate built at a state-run shipyard. The move on Wednesday underscores the importance of protecting the Indian Ocean region through which 95% of the country’s trade moves amid a strong Chinese presence.

India’s commissioning of new naval platforms, while a milestone, highlights persistent challenges. Particularly in achieving technological self-reliance in engine manufacturing.