In a significant move to preserve historical ties and expand its regional influence, Indian diplomat Anand Prakash, Joint Secretary of the Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran (PAI) Division at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), held detailed talks with Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, in Kabul. The discussions, which covered a broad range…
Tit-for-Tat Escalation: India and Pakistan Unleash Diplomatic and Strategic Measures Tensions between India and Pakistan surged after the brutal Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which left 26 Indian and foreign tourists dead. India swiftly initiated five robust security and diplomatic countermeasures against Pakistan, which included suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and slashing diplomatic presence….
Islamabad Unveils Retaliatory Measures After Pahalgam Terror Attack Prompts Indian Crackdown Pakistan has announced a series of sharp retaliatory steps following India’s punitive actions in the wake of the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 civilians dead. Labeling India’s response as “reckless and irresponsible,” Islamabad said on April 24 that it…
Court Orders Return of Staff, Resumption of Broadcasts at Voice of America, Radio Free Asia In a decisive legal intervention, U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration’s abrupt attempt to shut down key government-funded news organizations, including Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. These broadcasters, under…
Crisis at the Clinic: Measles Outbreak Collides with Funding Cuts As a deadly measles outbreak sweeps across Texas and New Mexico, paediatrician Dr. Ali Sherif is seeing a 25% spike in demand for vaccines at his modest clinic in Hobbs, New Mexico. Parents are rushing in—concerned, afraid, desperate to protect their children from a virus that has already claimed…
Deadly Airstrike Rocks Kyiv Amid Fresh Political Turmoil A devastating overnight missile and drone assault by Russia on Kyiv has left at least nine people dead and over 60 injured, in one of the capital’s most intense bombardments in recent months. The strike came just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized Ukrainian President…
Historic Allies in a New Economic Landscape India and the United States, long-standing democratic partners, have witnessed a dynamic evolution in their bilateral ties—from defense collaboration and strategic dialogues to growing technological and economic convergence. Yet, under the changing contours of global trade and policy shifts, particularly under President Donald Trump’s “America First” doctrine and tariff-centric trade realignments, India has…
The End of a Transformative Era The Roman Catholic Church has entered a profound moment of transition. Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and first Latin American pontiff, passed away at the age of 88 in his Vatican residence, following complications related to pneumonia. His 12-year papacy was marked by bold reform, inclusive outreach, and a desire to bring the Church…
The Trade War That Shook the Globe In a stark escalation of the US-China tariff standoff, China has issued a pointed warning to countries considering trade agreements with the United States that compromise Beijing’s interests. This latest move underscores deepening tensions in a global trade war that has disrupted markets and strained diplomatic ties. The…
A Visit of Symbolic and Strategic Importance India is rolling out the red carpet for a high-level diplomatic guest — United States Vice President JD Vance — who begins a four-day official visit to the country on April 21. Accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, and their three children, this trip marks the first by…
