US Grants Temporary Waiver Allowing India to Buy Russian Oil Amid Global Supply Concerns
The United States has temporarily allowed India to resume purchases of Russian crude oil that is already stranded at sea, issuing a short-term waiver aimed at stabilizing global energy markets during a period of geopolitical turbulence. The decision comes as international oil supply chains face increasing pressure due to escalating tensions in West Asia and […]
Nepal Votes in Historic Election After Gen Z Protests Shook Political System
Nepal has entered a pivotal moment in its democratic journey as voters across the Himalayan nation headed to polling stations in the first national election since last year’s dramatic youth-led uprising reshaped the country’s political landscape. The election, closely watched both domestically and internationally, follows months of political turmoil triggered by mass protests driven largely […]
Trump Claims He Averted India-Pakistan ‘Nuclear War,’ Says Sharif Warned 35 Million Could Have Died
US President Donald Trump has once again asserted that he played a decisive role in preventing a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan during last year’s military escalation, adding a striking new detail: he claimed that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told him that as many as 35 million people could have died had the […]
Trump Warns of Steeper Tariffs After Supreme Court Blow, Signals Tougher Trade Measures Ahead
US President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric on trade, warning countries against reconsidering recently negotiated agreements with Washington after the US Supreme Court struck down his emergency tariff framework. In a series of posts on his social media platform, Trump signaled that nations attempting to “play games” with the ruling could face significantly higher […]
From Knesset Address to Defence Deals: PM Modi’s Israel Visit Signals Strategic Reset in West Asia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to undertake a significant diplomatic visit to Israel from February 25 to 26, marking his second trip to the country and his first since beginning his third term in office. Nearly nine years after his landmark 2017 visit the first by an Indian prime minister the upcoming trip is […]
Mexico’s Most Wanted Drug Lord ‘El Mencho’ Killed in Military Raid; Cartel Violence Erupts Across Western States
In one of the most consequential operations against organized crime in recent years, Mexican security forces have killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho,” the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The high-risk military raid, carried out in the western state of Jalisco, has triggered a wave of retaliatory violence […]
US Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariff Authority; India Among Nations Now Facing Uniform 10% Duty
A landmark ruling by the US Supreme Court has reshaped the trajectory of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, striking down the legal foundation he used to impose sweeping country-specific duties including those affecting India and prompting the White House to introduce a new uniform 10 per cent tariff on imports. In a six-to-three decision, the […]
New Epstein Files Raise Questions Over Prince Andrew’s Confidential Briefings and Overseas Business Links
A fresh tranche of documents released by the US Justice Department has renewed scrutiny of Prince Andrew’s past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, revealing detailed correspondence that appears to show the former British royal sharing official material and exploring potential business ventures during his tenure as a UK trade envoy. Prince Andrew, 66, […]
India Attends Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ Meet as Observer, Stops Short of Joining Initiative
India on Thursday participated as an observer in the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump’s newly formed “Board of Peace” on Gaza, signalling diplomatic engagement while refraining from formally joining the initiative. The meeting, held at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington DC, marked the first official session of the board, […]
Jimmy Wales Says India Poised to Shape AI Future, Calls for Human Oversight and Open Innovation
As India sharpens its ambition to become a global leader in artificial intelligence, Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales has offered a perspective that is both enthusiastic and cautionary. Speaking on the sidelines of a major AI summit in New Delhi, Wales praised India’s technological momentum while underscoring the need for human oversight, responsible regulation and the […]