Navigating the South Asian Tightrope In one of his most closely watched diplomatic statements since taking office, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has outlined a careful recalibration of Washington’s South Asia policy—one that seeks to strengthen ties with Pakistan without weakening the strategic bond with India. Speaking ahead of his meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at…
America’s Safety Net on the Brink As the United States endures the longest government shutdown in its history, a devastating consequence looms—millions could soon go hungry. The Trump administration has announced that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a critical lifeline for one in eight Americans, will halt distributions beginning November 1 if Congress fails to…
A Tour to Redefine America’s Footing in Asia U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping Asia tour has captured global attention as he attempts to reassert American authority in a region increasingly defined by China’s economic reach and strategic confidence. Spanning Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, the five-day journey serves as both a diplomatic outreach and a litmus test…
A New Milestone in Hero’s Global Journey India’s two-wheeler titan, Hero MotoCorp, has shifted gears on its global journey by officially debuting in the United Kingdom, marking its presence in the 51st international market. The company has partnered with Lancashire-based distributor MotoGB Ltd., a move that strengthens its growing foothold in Europe following successful entries into Italy and Spain….
The United States government has once again ground to a halt — and this time, it’s breaking records. Now entering its fourth week, the ongoing federal shutdown has become the longest in U.S. history, crippling public services and leaving hundreds of thousands of federal workers unpaid. Airports are warning of chaos, national parks are shuttered, and millions…
A Partnership on Pause In a stunning turn for one of the world’s most reliable trade relationships, U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly announced the termination of all trade negotiations with Canada, igniting fresh tensions across North America. The move, made public via Trump’s Truth Social post late Thursday, came after he accused Canada of airing a “fraudulent”…
From Border Fire to Market Burn What began as a security flare-up on the Pakistan–Afghanistan frontier has now boiled over into kitchen chaos across Pakistan. Following intense clashes earlier this month, Islamabad shut down the crucial Torkham and Chaman border crossings — arteries that channel billions in bilateral trade. The closures, aimed at curbing militant…
A Summit Amid Global Uncertainty On October 23, 2025, European Union leaders convened in Brussels for a high-stakes summit to reaffirm unwavering support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid Russia’s ongoing invasion. The meeting came as global diplomatic turbulence heightened, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt postponement of a planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky’s personal attendance…
The Largest Walkout in Decades On October 23, 2025, New Zealand experienced one of its largest public sectors strikes in forty years, as more than 100,000 workers across the country walked off the job demanding fair wages, improved working conditions, and increased investment in essential services. The protest, spanning major cities from Auckland to Christchurch, involved teachers, nurses,…
A Controversial Turn at the Border The recent deportation of Professor Francesca Orsini, a London-based scholar of Hindi and Urdu literature, has ignited a storm across academic and political circles in India and internationally. Orsini, a Professor Emerita at SOAS, University of London, was denied entry at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on October 20, 2025,…
