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…
The Trade War That’s Reshaping Global Commerce The US-China trade war, reignited under US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies, has once again disrupted global trade flows. In a bold escalation, the US recently raised tariffs on Chinese imports to an unprecedented 245%, following Beijing’s continued confrontational stance. This protectionist wave, aimed at protecting American manufacturing, is expected…
A Fragile Relationship Finds New Openings India and China—two of the world’s most populous nations and fastest-growing economies—have shared a complex and often tense diplomatic history, particularly in recent years. The military standoff in eastern Ladakh, ongoing boundary disputes, and contrasting strategic interests have contributed to a cooling of ties between the neighbours. However, despite…
A Trade Conflict on the Brink The long-simmering trade tensions between the United States and China have now reached a potentially explosive stage. What began as a dispute over trade imbalances and intellectual property theft has grown into a full-scale economic confrontation. The latest salvo came on April 15, when President Donald Trump signed an…
From Trade Wars to Tech Wars The U.S.–China tariff war that began under President Donald Trump continues to ripple through the global economy. Initially aimed at balancing trade deficits and curbing China’s industrial rise, the tariffs have evolved into a deeper economic conflict, now centered on technology and national security. While former President Biden enforced aggressive export…
A Trade War Takes Flight—And Hits Aviation Hard The US-China trade war, which has been simmering under the surface since early 2025, has taken a dramatic new turn. In a move that could ripple across global markets and disrupt key supply chains, China has ordered its airlines to halt all new deliveries of Boeing jets, further intensifying…
A Shift in Policy, A Career Upended In a move emblematic of shifting federal priorities, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has officially ended its association with Neela Rajendra, the Indian-origin head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Her removal comes amidst sweeping changes across U.S. federal agencies following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump targeting DEI programs. While initially…
Trump’s New Front in the Culture War A new cultural clash is unfolding in the United States, and this time, the battleground isn’t Capitol Hill — it’s the nation’s elite universities. Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump has trained his political firepower on Ivy League institutions, launching an unprecedented crackdown that includes…
