Natural Disaster Strikes Nepal Nepal is reeling from the aftermath of devastating floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall, leaving nearly 200 people dead and dozens missing. Heavy rains that began last Friday have caused widespread destruction across the Himalayan nation, with entire communities displaced, roads washed away, and thousands stranded. As search and rescue…
India issued a sharp rebuke to Pakistan at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) following Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s remarks on the Jammu and Kashmir issue. In a stern statement, India warned that Pakistan’s continued support for cross-border terrorism would result in “inevitable consequences.” India’s Pointed Response to Pakistan’s Kashmir Remarks During his speech…
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah reached a critical point on September 28, as Israel launched a series of powerful airstrikes on Beirut. The attacks, which targeted Hezbollah’s command center, were unprecedented in scale, signaling a sharp escalation in hostilities that have spanned nearly a year. Amid the chaos, speculation over the fate of…
A New Face in Turbulent Times In a closely contested and dramatic leadership race, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has selected veteran politician Shigeru Ishiba as the nation’s next prime minister. Ishiba, a former defense minister and seasoned lawmaker, emerged victorious in a run-off election, edging out the hardline nationalist Sanae Takaichi. His win…
Australia will start providing up to 1,000 work and holiday visas each year to Indian citizens beginning October 1, 2024. This move is part of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA), which aims to strengthen ties between the two nations. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced the development during his recent visit…
China’s ambitions to build a world-class navy suffered a significant blow with the sinking of one of its newest nuclear-powered attack submarines earlier this year. This incident, confirmed by a senior US defense official, marks a potential embarrassment for Beijing, which has aggressively sought to expand its military capabilities in recent years. The Incident: What…
India has long sought permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), advocating that its position as an emerging global power justifies a seat at the highest decision-making table. Recent endorsements from prominent global leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, US President Joe Biden, and French President Emmanuel Macron, have reignited the debate,…
Qantas Airways, known as the “Spirit of Australia,” has found itself embroiled in a massive scandal that has tarnished its reputation. Recent revelations from court documents have shown that the airline misled nearly a million passengers by selling tickets for thousands of flights that had already been cancelled. The controversy, which has resulted in heavy…
As the war between Ukraine and Russia stretches into its third year, Ukraine has shifted its focus towards India, hoping the nation can play a crucial role in mediating peace. Despite multiple previous attempts at peace negotiations, none have yielded lasting results. Now, with India maintaining open channels of communication with both Russia and Ukraine,…
Putin warns West over nuclear powers supporting strikes · Russia is changing its nuclear doctrine, Putin says · Says conventional attack could lead to nuclear response · Ukraine says Russia has only nuclear blackmail left President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning to the West on Wednesday, announcing that Russia’s nuclear doctrine has been expanded to address new…
