A Generation in Revolt Nepal has witnessed one of its most turbulent weeks in recent memory. A sweeping ban on 26 social media platforms—including Facebook, X, and WhatsApp—sparked a powerful backlash led primarily by Gen Z activists. Within days, protests escalated into violent confrontations in Kathmandu and beyond, leaving 19 people dead and more than 300 injured….
Why the Raid Happened The United States’ immigration enforcement took a dramatic turn last week when federal agents raided Hyundai’s electric vehicle battery plant in Ellabell, Georgia. The operation, part of a months-long probe into labor practices, resulted in the detention of 475 workers—nearly 300 of them South Korean nationals. Officials from U.S. Immigration and Customs…
A Ban That Sparked a Generation Nepal is facing one of its bloodiest civil uprisings in recent years after the government’s decision to block 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and WhatsApp. What began as a policy move to curb fake accounts and online fraud quickly ignited widespread anger among the country’s youth, who…
A War That Reshaped Global Trade The Russia-Ukraine conflict, now well into its third year, has upended not only European security but also global energy markets. With Moscow using oil and gas revenues to finance its war effort, countries buying discounted Russian crude have come under the spotlight. Among them, India—now one of the largest…
A Crucial Forum for Emerging Economies The Brics grouping—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa—has grown into one of the most significant platforms for emerging economies to coordinate their views on global challenges. Its importance has only deepened amid rising geopolitical competition and turbulence in global trade. India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has consistently…
SCO Summit and a Shifting Geopolitical Stage The recent Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, has drawn global attention not just for its scale—hosting 10 member states and 20 invited leaders—but for the symbolism of three major powers sharing a platform. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Russian President Vladimir…
Trump’s ‘Make in America’ Vision Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has sharpened his long-standing “Make in America” narrative. For him, the measure of global corporations is not just their innovation but the extent of their commitment to U.S. jobs and manufacturing. This emphasis came into sharp focus when Trump hosted a glittering…
An Image That Spoke Volumes The recently concluded Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin offered more than formal speeches and ceremonial gatherings. A striking photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un smiling together has become emblematic of an evolving geopolitical moment. To many…
A Ride That Stole the Spotlight At the recently concluded Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, a seemingly routine car ride between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin drew global attention. What began as a short commute in Putin’s Russian-made Aurus limousine stretched into a 45-minute confidential discussion, highlighting the…
A Pattern of Embarrassment Pakistan’s leadership has often attracted international headlines, but rarely for statesmanship or strategic vision. Instead, awkward blunders and tone-deaf remarks by top figures have repeatedly left the country red-faced on global platforms. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s latest gaffe with earphones in front of Russian President Vladimir Putin, paired with Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s bizarre…
