Israel intensified its military offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon, launching over 300 airstrikes on Monday. The strikes, the most widespread wave of attacks in nearly a year of conflict, targeted Hezbollah strongholds and weapon storage facilities. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) urged civilians to evacuate Hezbollah-controlled areas to avoid harm. These developments come as tensions…
Sri Lanka has chosen a new leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a Marxist-leaning politician, to guide the nation through its most pressing economic crisis in decades. The election, held after the 2022 financial meltdown, has raised hopes for change, but also significant challenges, as Dissanayake prepares to take office amid an ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the Indian diaspora in New York highlighted India’s rising global stature and its role as a leader for the Global South. Modi emphasized how India has evolved from being a nation that followed to one that now sets trends and paves the way for innovation, economic growth, and global…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s second day in the United States was marked by major diplomatic engagements, business commitments, and a vibrant address to the Indian diaspora. From announcing significant investments in the semiconductor industry to laying out plans for new consulates, Day 2 was packed with events that underscored India’s growing global influence. Here’s a…
A Complex Diplomatic Encounter In a significant diplomatic development, the White House met with Sikh groups, some of whom are aligned with the Khalistan movement, just hours before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled arrival in the United States for a high-profile official visit. The meeting, centered around concerns of transnational repression and the safety…
Zhong Yang, a prominent Chinese official once hailed for her good looks and dubbed the “beautiful governor,” has been sentenced to 13 years in prison and fined one million yuan (approximately ₹1.18 crore). The 52-year-old former governor and deputy secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Qiannan prefecture, Guizhou province, faced charges of…
Sri Lanka holds a pivotal presidential election today, where millions of voters will cast their ballots to elect the next leader tasked with steering the country out of its worst economic crisis in decades. This election marks a critical moment as the country continues to grapple with the aftermath of the financial collapse that shook…
A complex web of international intrigue has surfaced following the recent pager explosions in Lebanon. These explosions, involving walkie-talkie radios and pagers, have claimed dozens of lives and injured over 3,000 people. As the Lebanese authorities and international security agencies attempt to unravel the mystery, attention has shifted to two unlikely individuals: Cristiana Barsony-Arcidiacono, a…
Unsafe food causes 600 mn illnesses, 420K deaths annually · 70 percent of fatalities from unsafe food occur among children under five · Ghebreyesus stressed that collaboration is essential to ensure safe and accessible food for all At the second Global Food Regulators Summit in Delhi, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus underscored the urgent need for strong…
Recent developments along the India-China border have raised concerns over Beijing’s military activities near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). New satellite imagery suggests that China is constructing a massive heliport just 20 kilometers from the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh, signaling a potential increase in its military capabilities. This comes despite recent progress in border…
