Former US President Donald Trump has stirred global headlines by declaring that he would send Patriot missile systems to Ukraine to bolster its air defence capabilities amid Russia’s continued aerial strikes, but with a firm caveat: the United States will not bear the financial burden for such supplies under his administration. Trump’s statement on Patriot…
In a significant diplomatic outreach aimed at reshaping trade and security ties with Asia’s largest economy, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived in Beijing on Monday. This marks the first official visit by an Australian prime minister to China in years, underlining a reset in bilateral ties long marred by economic coercion and diplomatic freeze….
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed on Tuesday that the country’s nuclear programme is rooted in its fundamental policy of peaceful purposes and self-defence. Addressing a gathering of senior scientists, military officials, and policymakers in Islamabad, PM Sharif reiterated that Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal is a “deterrent, not an aggression strategy,” and highlighted that the nation…
In a development that has created ripples across Bangladesh’s political landscape and the global health fraternity, Dr. Saima Wazed, daughter of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and a prominent mental health advocate, has reportedly been put on indefinite leave by the World Health Organization (WHO) following corruption allegations. This move comes at a time when…
In a major escalation of tensions in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province, separatist militant groups under the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) have claimed responsibility for a coordinated offensive named Operation ‘BAAM’. The operation, reportedly executed within 24 hours across multiple regions, targeted Pakistani security forces, paramilitary checkpoints, and infrastructure assets, marking one of the deadliest waves…
A senior United States Senator has called for the imposition of “bone-crushing sanctions” to deter countries such as India, China, and Brazil from purchasing Russian oil, asserting that Moscow continues to fund its war machine through rising energy revenues despite existing Western measures. The remarks signal a hardening stance within American political circles amid persistent…
As tensions continue to rise across Europe, a top US military official has called for NATO to significantly enhance its long-range missile capabilities to effectively deter Russian aggression. Speaking ahead of upcoming high-level security meetings, the general emphasised that NATO’s current arsenal remains inadequate to counter Moscow’s growing threat posture. Why NATO Needs Long-Range Missiles…
In a rare development amid fraught diplomatic equations, Israel and Palestine have agreed to participate in a high-level meeting hosted by the European Union (EU) in Brussels this month. The meeting, aimed at reviving channels of communication, will take place despite souring ties between the EU and both sides in recent months over escalating violence,…
India and the United States are reportedly on the verge of finalising an interim trade agreement that could see tariffs on select Indian exports to the US slashed to below 20%, a significant step towards reviving stalled bilateral trade talks. According to senior officials familiar with the discussions, both nations are working towards a framework…
Kash Patel, a former Trump administration official and prominent conservative figure in the US, has often found himself at the centre of controversies. The latest wave stems from resurfaced conspiracy theories linking public personalities to Jeffrey Epstein’s secret network, and even claims of Mossad infiltration in US power structures. Amid this, Patel’s girlfriend publicly addressed…
