Israeli Attack Sparks Regional Outcry The Middle East was jolted this week when Israeli jets struck a residential complex in Doha’s Wadi Rawdan district. Israel said the site sheltered senior Hamas leaders engaged in peace talks on Gaza. The intended targets survived, but six people were killed, including five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer. Qatar…
PM Steps Down After Deadly Protests Nepal is searching for a new interim leader after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned this week, following violent anti-corruption protests that left 19 people dead. The demonstrations, driven largely by the youth-led group “Gen Z Nepal,” have shaken the political establishment and forced urgent discussions on who should…
A Nation in Shock The United States has once again been shaken by political violence. Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative commentator and one of President Donald Trump’s most trusted allies, was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University. His sudden death has ignited a wave of grief, condemnation, and reflection on the troubling rise…
A First for the Alliance Poland has become the first NATO member state to fire on Russian drones during the Ukraine conflict, a development that pushes the Western military alliance into uncharted territory. The incident marks a watershed moment: until now, NATO states had largely limited themselves to supplying weapons and intelligence to Ukraine. But the downing of…
Why the Security Council Matters The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is the body entrusted with the most critical responsibility in global governance — the preservation of peace and security. It authorizes peacekeeping missions, imposes sanctions, and even approves the use of force in extreme cases. Yet, decades after its formation in 1945, the Council’s…
Protests as France’s Political Pulse In France, street demonstrations are more than expressions of anger — they are often a powerful political barometer. From student uprisings in 1968 to the “Yellow Vest” movement a decade ago, protests have repeatedly reshaped public policy and tested governments. On Wednesday, that legacy was renewed as mass demonstrations erupted…
A Nation in Turmoil Once Again Nepal, the Himalayan republic often described as a laboratory of political experiments, is again battling turmoil. On September 9, 2025, Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli resigned, just 48 hours after violent anti-corruption demonstrations shook the capital, Kathmandu, leaving at least 22 dead and government buildings in flames. What…
Strategic Partners at a Crossroads India and the European Union are racing to conclude a free trade agreement (FTA) before the end of this year. After years of stalled negotiations, talks were relaunched in 2022 and have since gathered momentum, driven by shifting global trade realities. For India, the urgency stems from strengthening partnerships amid U.S….
A Nation in Crisis Nepal has plunged into its gravest political upheaval in years. Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned abruptly after violent protests against his government’s controversial ban on social media platforms spiraled out of control. What began as youth-led demonstrations over digital freedom quickly transformed into a broader revolt against corruption, nepotism, and misgovernance. The…
A Generation in Revolt Nepal has witnessed one of its most turbulent weeks in recent memory. A sweeping ban on 26 social media platforms—including Facebook, X, and WhatsApp—sparked a powerful backlash led primarily by Gen Z activists. Within days, protests escalated into violent confrontations in Kathmandu and beyond, leaving 19 people dead and more than 300 injured….
