A Shockwave Through Silicon Valley The global tech industry was jolted last week when U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order slapping a staggering $100,000 fee on all new H-1B visa petitions, effective September 21, 2025. The H-1B, long a lifeline for highly skilled professionals—particularly Indians, who comprise more than 70% of its holders—has suddenly become…
A High-Stakes White House Meeting On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump will welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House, a meeting laden with symbolism and risk. Nearly two years into Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, and amid a tide of global recognition of Palestinian statehood, Washington is pressing for a peace framework…
A Region at the Heart of Contest For decades, Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) has been a fault line in the India-Pakistan equation. While New Delhi insists the territory remains an integral part of India under illegal occupation, Islamabad uses it as both a political card and a buffer in its domestic politics. Yet today, the loudest…
India Dismantles Pakistan’s False Victory Tale A Familiar Stage for Familiar Claims The United Nations General Assembly has long been a stage where India and Pakistan spar over cross-border tensions, but this year’s exchange drew particular attention. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, addressing the 80th UNGA session, claimed his country had repelled Indian “aggression” with remarkable…
A Manufactured Crisis on Repeat The United States is once again staring down the barrel of a government shutdown, a spectacle that has become more ritual than rarity. Each time, politicians blame each other while federal workers brace for missed paychecks. What makes this showdown different is not the mechanics—those are well rehearsed—but the hardened positions of…
A Strategic Alliance in the Energy Arena Iran and Russia have deepened their energy partnership with a landmark agreement worth $25 billion, signaling a major shift in the global nuclear landscape. Moscow’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, will spearhead the construction of four nuclear power plants in Iran—an ambitious expansion for a nation long battling energy shortages…
A Refiner Under Pressure Nayara Energy, one of India’s largest private oil refiners, has long been a vital player in global energy flows. Operating a 400,000-barrel-per-day refinery at Vadinar in Gujarat, the company traditionally exported gasoline, gasoil, and jet fuel to markets spanning Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. But its Russian backing has put it under…
AI’s Expanding Grip Artificial Intelligence is no longer confined to science fiction or niche labs. It now underpins healthcare diagnostics, financial forecasting, autonomous vehicles, education platforms, and even creative arts. With each breakthrough, the boundary between human capability and machine efficiency blurs further. Yet, alongside fascination, a darker unease lingers—what happens if AI surpasses human…
From Hostility to Hospitality In a dramatic reversal of tone, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir at the White House this week, praising both as “great leaders.” The 80-minute oval Office meeting, held behind closed doors, marked Sharif’s first formal encounter with a U.S. president—and the first time…
From Ban Threats to Breakthrough For years, TikTok’s future in the United States has been clouded by political battles, national security worries, and threats of an outright ban. Lawmakers in Washington raised alarms about the app’s Chinese ownership through ByteDance, warning it could be exploited for surveillance or influence campaigns. Former President Joe Biden even…
