A new and complex equation has emerged in Middle Eastern geopolitics. Reports indicate that Saudi Arabia and Israel have increased diplomatic and intelligence contacts behind the scenes to counter the growing drone and military activities of Yemen’s Houthi rebels. According to the Continue Reading

Russia and China, the two permanent members of the UN Security Council, have vetoed a US-drafted resolution seeking to extend the mandate of a committee overseeing sanctions imposed on Iran. As a result, Washington’s proposal was formally rejected. According to a Security Council report, the United States introduced the draft resolution in late August. However, […]Continue Reading

Despite possessing documents proving her Indian citizenship, a Muslim woman from India was allegedly forcibly pushed into Bangladesh without any verification. In response to the incident, India’s Supreme Court has sought a response from the central government. The woman, identified as Ms Sahida Fakir, was allegedly pushed into Bangladesh following her detention. The court Continue Reading

According to the annual Free to Think 2026 report by Scholars at Risk (SAR), an international organisation monitoring attacks on higher education institutions, academic freedom in India was “severely restricted” between July 2025 and June 2026. The report placed India in the “severely restricted” category alongside Hong Kong, Indonesia, Pakistan, the occupied West Bank and Continue Reading

Turkish President Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to contest the next election in 2028. Local media reported this news. They cited a senior advisor to the Turkish president as their source. Turkish broadcaster NTV and the daily newspaper Cumhuriyet reported the details. Mr. Erdogan’s chief advisor Mr. Mehmet Uçum said the election could happen earlier […]Continue Reading

A court in Unakoti district, Tripura, has sentenced five Bangladeshi nationals, including a couple, to two years of rigorous imprisonment. Police said the sentences came in two separate cases. The cases involved illegal entry into India along with violations of passport and foreigner registration laws. Hindustan Times first reported the news. Police officials said three Continue Reading

China has reduced its holdings of US Treasury securities to an 18-year low, reaching levels not seen since the 2008 global financial crisis. Data from the US Department of the Treasury shows Beijing is systematically trimming its reserves amid global bond market volatility, expanding national debt in the United States, and shifting interest rates. While […]Continue Reading

Chinese President Mr. Xi Jinping suffered a stroke and lost consciousness during the BRICS summit held in India, according to claims made by Mr. Wangjun Xie, Chairman of the China Democracy Party. Mr. Xie alleged that President Mr. Xi was flown back to China on a special aircraft for medical treatment. However, no official confirmation […]Continue Reading