Deadly migrant smuggling from North Africa is rife, and to the south, marine resources like abalone and rock lobster face collapse due to illegal harvesting. ... Also in the early 2000s, the Western ...

The U.S. has secured long-term control of its Diego Garcia base through a UK-Mauritius sovereignty deal that preserves Western military dominance in the Indian Ocean while excluding Chinese access.

The new measures adopted by the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) provide critical relief for a range of beleaguered shark species, but they may not be enough for some species, observers say.

Across the Indian Ocean region, China is expanding its influence, buying off political elites and building infrastructure such as railways and ports. In its bid to establish a larger military presence ...

Over the past decade, China has built up economic and military ties across the Indian Ocean. The region holds 40% of the world’s offshore oil and four of the most important maritime chokepoints.

The study is part of the Integrated Coastal Analyses and Sensing Technology (ICoAST) project funded by the Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre's partners — The University of Western Australia, CSIRO, ...

Countries across the Indian Ocean should coordinate policies and work jointly to ensure security and stability, especially amid a churn in geopolitics from West Asia to the Indo-Pacific, external ...

Indian Ocean, the trailblazing fusion rock band formed in 1990, captivated the audience with their signature sound. Known for their experimental approach, their music blends jazz fusion with ...

INS Nilgiri, left, along with Submarine Vaghsheer, right, and INS Surat in Mumbai on January 15, 2025. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said the Indian navy's focus has shifted to the Indian Ocean ...

International power rivalry is playing out in the Indian Ocean region, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday… Wednesday, June 25, 2025 🔍 ...

“The Indian Ocean tsunami 20 years ago has reshaped the way the humanitarian community addresses emergencies today, highlighting the importance of disaster preparedness,” a European Union ...

The music band Indian Ocean is synonymous with being the pioneer of the fusion rock genre in India. When the band was formed in 1990, its initial members were Susmit Sen, Asheem Chakravarty, Rahul ...