Tech Slump and Crypto Crash Trigger Market Pullback On Monday, November 17, 2025, U.S. stock markets slid sharply as major technology firms—led by Nvidia—and the cryptocurrency sector experienced steep declines. The S&P 500 fell 0.9%, extending its retreat from last month’s record high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 557 points, or 1.2%, while the Nasdaq composite…
New Tensions Unleashed: First US–Taiwan Arms Deal Under Trump’s New Term The United States has approved a potential $330 million sale of aircraft parts and logistical support to Taiwan, marking the first such deal since Donald Trump returned to the White House earlier this year. Announced at a moment of heightened instability, the decision has ignited…
A Leap in Energy Infrastructure The Adani Group, a leading Indian conglomerate spanning energy, infrastructure, logistics, and manufacturing, is set to redefine the nation’s clean energy landscape. Its latest initiative—the construction of India’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS) at Khavda, Gujarat—represents a pivotal step toward energy security, grid stability, and renewable integration. Beyond enhancing power reliability,…
A Historic Investment Wave India’s automotive landscape is set for a transformative leap as Honda, Toyota, and Suzuki announce a combined investment of ₹1 lakh crore. This capital infusion signals not only confidence in India’s economic potential but also a strategic shift toward advanced manufacturing, electric mobility, and global competitiveness. The move underscores India’s growing importance as…
A Turn in India’s Employment Story India’s unemployment rate has fallen to 5.2 percent, marking a promising shift in the country’s labor market and signaling renewed post-pandemic resilience. The improvement reflects the expansion of salaried job opportunities in urban areas, where formal employment is rising in tandem with industrial and service sector growth. However, this progress…
America Breathes a Temporary Sigh of Relief After forty-one tense days of political paralysis, the United States Senate has finally voted to end the longest government shutdown in American history. The chamber passed a temporary funding bill with bipartisan support, reopening federal operations and ensuring back pay for furloughed workers. While the vote marks a crucial…
Hafiz Saeed’s Alleged Bangladesh Move Raises Security Alarms for India A Warning from the Shadows Intelligence reports suggesting that Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed is planning to use Bangladesh as a new operational base for attacks on India have triggered fresh strategic anxieties across South Asia. The revelation comes amid an unexpected geopolitical twist—Pakistan’s Navy Chief’s…
Signs of a Thaw in a Trade War Era At China’s largest import expo, a renewed sense of optimism is emerging among U.S. exhibitors who believe that the worst of the U.S.–China trade war may finally be over. The event, showcasing global commerce and cooperation, follows recent talks between President’s Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, which…
A Nation at Boiling Point Pakistan is witnessing widespread unrest as thousands take to the streets opposing a controversial constitutional amendment introduced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government. The proposed reform—seen as a major shift in Pakistan’s power balance—would expand the authority of the military establishment, particularly the Army Chief, General Asim Munir. While the government…
A Bold Pledge with Big Questions US President Donald Trump’s recent pledge to pay every American at least $2,000 in “dividends” funded by tariff revenues has reignited the fierce debate over protectionism and economic nationalism. Framing tariffs as a tool to make America “the richest and most respected nation,” Trump cast them as a patriotic duty rather than…
