The naming of the Indian Ocean has sparked debate for centuries, with Indonesia and Pakistan objecting to India's prominence ...

Third largest ocean in the world, the Indian Ocean is surrounded by countries with very diverse landscapes and fascinating cultures. From India to Mauritius, each country has something to offer to ...

The day after Christmas in 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake under the Indian Ocean triggered tsunami waves that killed some 230,000 people across a dozen countries.

The activities of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) concluded on Monday. Through various topics, the conference addressed the opportunities and challenges facing the Indian Ocean countries and ...

At least five African countries are working on what could be the world's first joint "debt-for-nature" swap to raise at least $2 billion to protect a coral-rich swathe of Indian Ocean, according ...

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.

In 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off the island of Sumatra in western Indonesia triggered a tsunami in the Indian Ocean that killed more than 220,000 people across 12 countries.

Delegates from China and Indian Ocean countries gathered in Kunming, Southwest China’s Yunnan Province on Sunday for a government-business dialogue, aimed at connecting governments, financial ...

The Indian navy considers the ocean as an area of vital importance and the country itself as a security provider for its neighbors. The Xiang Yang Hong 03 reached the Indian Ocean on July 11 after ...

A relative of a victim of a 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami participates in its 20th anniversary at Tsunami Memorial Park at Ban Nam Khem, Takuapa district of Phang Nga province, southern Thailand ...