Wheat, Rice, Poultry, Milk Stay Protected: What the India–US Trade Deal Means for Agriculture
India has drawn a clear red line around its agriculture and dairy sectors under the interim trade framework agreed with the United States, keeping staple food items and sensitive farm products completely out of tariff concessions while securing significant market access gains for Indian exports in non-farm sectors. According to the joint statement released by […]
Congress Targets PM Modi After Trump Repeats India–Pakistan Mediation Claim
The Congress on Friday sharpened its attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after U.S. President Donald Trump once again claimed that he intervened to stop a conflict between India and Pakistan last year, accusing the Prime Minister of maintaining “complete silence” despite the assertion being repeated multiple times. The opposition party said Trump’s remarks reiterated […]
Trump Calls for New Nuclear Treaty After New START Expiry, Sparks Global Arms Race Concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday called for a “new, improved and modernised” nuclear arms control treaty following the expiration of New START, the last remaining agreement limiting the nuclear arsenals of the United States and Russia. The treaty’s lapse has raised alarm among arms control experts and world leaders, who warn of a dangerous […]
“You Can’t Buy Respect”: Pakistan Faces Domestic Backlash After India–US Trade Deal
India’s newly concluded trade agreement with the United States has sparked a wave of criticism and introspection within Pakistan, where political leaders, analysts, and commentators say months of high-profile outreach to Washington have delivered little tangible benefit. Despite Islamabad’s overt diplomatic gestures toward U.S. President Donald Trump, Pakistan has emerged with a higher tariff burden […]
I Have Been Dead for 47 Years”: Viral Protest Video Becomes Symbol of Iran’s Deepening Public Defiance
A powerful video of an elderly Iranian woman openly defying the country’s ruling establishment during nighttime protests has gone viral, crystallising the scale of public anger building across Iran amid worsening economic hardship, political repression, and prolonged isolation. In the widely shared footage, filmed during overnight demonstrations in Tehran, the woman is seen walking through […]
500% Tariffs Could Hit India and China as Trump-Backed Russia Sanctions Bill Advances: Explained
A sweeping new US sanctions proposal targeting countries that continue importing Russian petroleum and uranium products is set to reshape global trade dynamics if enacted, with India, China, and Brazil among the most exposed economies. The proposed legislation, backed by former US President Donald Trump, would authorise tariffs of up to 500% on imports from […]
Viral Claims About Damage to Venezuela’s Fuerte Tiuna: What Satellite Images Do — and Do Not — Show
In recent days, viral claims on social media have suggested that satellite images show extensive damage to Fuerte Tiuna, allegedly following a U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. However, a review of publicly available information, satellite data, and official statements indicates that these claims are not supported by […]
U.S. Proposes 15-Year Security Guarantee for Ukraine Under Peace Framework: Zelenskyy
The United States has offered Ukraine security guarantees lasting 15 years as part of a proposed peace framework aimed at ending the war with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday. While welcoming the proposal, Zelenskyy said a longer commitment up to 50 years would be more effective in deterring future Russian aggression. Zelenskyy […]
Why Nigeria Approved US Strikes on ISIS Despite Rejecting Claims of Christian Genocide
Nigeria’s decision to publicly cooperate with the United States on Christmas Day airstrikes against Islamic State-linked militants marks a delicate balancing act between counterterrorism cooperation and domestic political sensitivities. While President Donald Trump framed the operation as a response to attacks on Christians, Nigerian officials moved quickly to clarify that the strikes were aimed at […]
Trump Takes Hard Line Ahead of Zelenskyy Talks, Signals Skepticism Over Ukraine Peace Plan
US President Donald Trump has adopted a firm and uncompromising stance ahead of his expected meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, making it clear that Kyiv’s latest peace push holds little value without Washington’s approval. His remarks underline the decisive influence the United States continues to exercise over any potential resolution to the Ukraine war […]