A Renewed Push for Resolution The war between Russia and Ukraine, triggered by Russia’s 2022 invasion, has left a trail of destruction, claiming thousands of lives and destabilizing European security. After years of intense fighting and repeated diplomatic setbacks, new efforts are underway to craft a sustainable peace. Recent talks in Geneva have seen the US and…
A Morning of Violence in a Restive City A deadly wave of violence shook Pakistan on November 24, 2025, when a coordinated suicide bombing and gun attack targeted the Frontier Constabulary (FC) headquarters in Peshawar. Two suicide bombers detonated explosives at the main entrance and inside the compound, enabling gunmen to infiltrate the facility. The swift…
A Dramatic Turn in a Global Edtech Saga A US bankruptcy court has dealt a decisive blow to Byju’s founder, Byju Raveendran, ordering him to personally pay more than $1 billion after finding that he obstructed the discovery process in a case involving missing funds from Byju’s Alpha. The ruling marks one of the most significant…
A Strategic Defence Milestone The United States has approved a $93 million arms sale to India, marking a significant development in bilateral defence cooperation. The package includes the Javelin anti-tank missile system and Excalibur precision-guided artillery projectiles, signaling a strengthening of military ties amid evolving geopolitical challenges in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia. The deal underscores…
A Crisis Across States India is facing a harrowing surge in student suicides linked to bullying and mental harassment, with recent tragedies in Rajasthan, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh highlighting the severity of the problem. At least four young lives have been lost in deeply distressing circumstances, revealing a chilling pattern of persistent bullying that often goes…
G20 in Johannesburg Amid Diplomatic Tensions South Africa is preparing to host the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, a high-profile gathering of the world’s largest economies representing 85% of global GDP and two-thirds of the world population. However, the event has been overshadowed by the United States’ decision to boycott, citing allegations regarding the treatment of the…
A Discovery Laden with Tactical and Emotional Weight Israel’s uncovering of a sprawling Hamas tunnel network in southern Gaza has brought renewed focus to the subterranean dimension of the Israel–Hamas conflict. Stretching more than seven kilometers and descending nearly 25 meters underground, the tunnel housed 80 rooms and—most poignantly—the remains of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, an…
The proposed US sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia—spotlighted during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s ceremonial White House visit—has triggered global controversy. The package signals a dramatic policy shift, with Donald Trump championing future F-35 deliveries alongside Riyadh’s pledge of nearly $1 trillion in US investments. The announcement has ignited debates around Israel’s security…
Farmers Shift Toward Wheat Ahead of Rabi Season India’s wheat farmers are expected to expand acreage by nearly 5% in the upcoming Rabi season—reaching an all-time high—driven by strong market returns and unexpected October rains that boosted soil moisture. This shift marks a decisive move away from rainfed crops and toward a more profitable, moisture-supported…
Reliance Buys 1 million Barrels Amid Kuwait’s Supply Shock India’s Reliance Industries has purchased 1 million barrels of heavy crude oil from Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) after Kuwait unexpectedly released crude for tender. The offer came in response to an operational crisis at Kuwait’s Al-Zour refinery, where an October fire triggered widespread shutdowns and left…
