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The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recommended Israelis to avoid traveling to the Indian Ocean tourism hotspot following news of the ban.

The three-part plan unveiled by President Joe Biden last week would also be a "surge" of humanitarian aid, as well as an exchange of some hostages for Palestinian prisoners before a permanent end to the war.

The Progress MS-27 cargo spacecraft has docked with the International Space Station (ISS) after a May 30 launch from the Baikonur cosmodrome and a two-day flight, a broadcast by Russian state space corporation Roscosmos showed on Saturday.

INS Shivalik, mission deployed to the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean, departed Singapore on May 30 for onward passage to Yokosuka, Japan.

Uniindia: Moscow, June 1 (UNI) The Progress MS-27 cargo spacecraft has docked with the International Space Station (ISS) after a May 30 launch from the Baikonur cosmodrome and a two-day flight, a broadcast by Russian state space corporation Roscosmos showed on Saturday.

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India has increased its focus on regional defence diplomacy and partnerships, leading to a competitive dynamic with China in the Asia-Pacific region. The report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies highlights the growing frequency of India's military exercises and port calls, underscoring its aim to be the preferred security partner in the region.

India has shown readiness to consider a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Maldives if the island nation expresses interest. This follows comments from Maldivian officials indicating India's willingness for such an agreement. Ties between the two nations have faced challenges since the election of the pro-China Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu.

India's expanding defense role in the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on partnerships and military exercises to counter China.

The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Business Conclave 2024, held from May 28th to 29th facilitated trade and investment across the Indian Ocean Rim region by yielding strategic MOUs and promoting international industry engagement. Organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in collaboration