The Bagram Question Returns Nearly five years after the United States withdrew from Afghanistan, Bagram Air Base — once the nerve centre of Washington’s “war on terror” — has re-emerged as a flashpoint in global geopolitics. US President Donald Trump, seeking to reassert America’s military presence in the region, recently demanded that the Taliban hand over control…
Deadly Blast Rocks Pakistan’s Rail Network Again Pakistan’s fragile railway infrastructure was once again struck by violence on Tuesday when a powerful blast ripped through a railway track, derailing five bogies of the Jaffar Express in the Shikarpur district of Sindh province. The explosion left at least seven people injured and caused extensive damage to the…
A Global Giant in Transition In a striking move reflecting the seismic shifts underway in the professional services industry, Accenture—one of the world’s largest consulting and IT firms—has laid off more than 11,000 employees over the past three months. The company has spent over $2 billion on severance and restructuring costs as part of a sweeping global…
Renewing Momentum in a Stalled Trade Partnership India and the European Union have resumed high-stakes negotiations in Brussels for the 14th round of talks aimed at finalising a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The discussions, set to run over five days, mark a crucial attempt to bridge gaps in one of the world’s most anticipated trade…
Eli Lilly’s Global Pursuit of Innovation For more than a century, Eli Lilly and Company has stood at the forefront of global pharmaceutical innovation, delivering transformative treatments for diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer’s. From its humble beginnings in Indianapolis to becoming a multinational powerhouse, Lilly’s focus has remained consistent—advancing science and expanding access…
The World’s Most Prestigious Science Honor The Nobel Prize—the pinnacle of scientific and humanitarian recognition—has long celebrated breakthroughs that change the course of human understanding. Among its six categories, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine holds a special place for honoring discoveries that redefine health and life itself. In 2025, this coveted award has been…
France’s Political Gridlock Worsens France’s already fragile political landscape has plunged into fresh turmoil after Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned just a month into office, delivering another blow to President Emmanuel Macron’s struggling administration. His abrupt exit — the fifth prime ministerial resignation in two years — has intensified the government’s instability and reignited debates over leadership,…
A Nation at a Standstill The United States has once again found itself paralyzed by a government shutdown, a political deadlock that has rippled far beyond the corridors of Washington. With federal offices closed, paychecks halted, and essential services curtailed, the shutdown’s fifth day has already begun to weigh heavily on everyday Americans. Nowhere is the strain…
A War at a Crossroads The long and bitter Israel–Hamas conflict has once again reached a decisive moment. As Gaza reels under months of relentless violence and destruction, global attention has turned to Egypt — the stage for renewed indirect negotiations between the two bitter rivals. This latest diplomatic effort, backed by the United States, seeks…
High-Stakes Diplomacy in Washington Pakistan’s civil-military leadership is attempting a bold reset with Washington. In September, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir sat down with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in what is being described as a pivotal meeting. The discussions centered around regional security, counter-terrorism, and economic cooperation—topics…
