In a rare and extraordinary gesture, the Sierra Leone Parliament observed a moment of silence on Thursday to honor the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives on April 22. The solemn tribute took place in the presence of an Indian all-party delegation, led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde, who…
Two Israeli embassy staff members were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, on Wednesday evening. The suspect, reportedly a Pro-Palestine protester, was heard chanting “Free Palestine” while being taken into custody. Deadly Shooting Sparks International Outrage The attack occurred near the Israeli Embassy, prompting swift condemnation from global leaders. Israel’s…
Ethiopian Ambassador to India, Fesseha Shawel Gebre, has strongly condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, attributing full responsibility to Pakistan-backed terrorists. Calling the assault “unacceptable and horrifying”, Gebre praised India’s composed yet firm response to the attack. Ethiopian Envoy’s Statement on Cross-Border Terrorism Speaking to ANI, Gebre stated, “It is not Indians who went…
China’s growing engagement with Bangladesh under Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has sparked concerns in Indian strategic circles, particularly over reports that Beijing is eyeing the Lalmonirhat air base, located near India’s Siliguri Corridor, a critical gateway to the Northeast. China’s Renewed Interest in Lalmonirhat Air Base The World War II-era air base in Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh,…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that Israel is open to ending hostilities in Gaza, provided that Hamas fulfills three specific conditions. The announcement comes amid intensified Israeli airstrikes and ongoing negotiations in Doha. Netanyahu’s Three Conditions for Ceasefire According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Israel will consider halting military operations…
Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (GUR) has claimed that Russia is preparing to launch an RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile, a move allegedly aimed at intimidating Ukraine, the European Union, and NATO member states. Russia’s Missile Launch: A Show of Strength? According to GUR, the missile will be launched from Russia’s Sverdlovsk region, with a flight…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved bailout packages for Pakistan and Bangladesh, aimed at stabilizing their economies amid mounting external debt and currency crises. While Pakistan has secured $1 billion, Bangladesh is set to receive $1.3 billion in June, following the fourth review of its $4.7 billion loan program. When Does the IMF Provide…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, a sweeping fiscal proposal that includes a 5% tax on remittances sent by non-U.S. citizens, a move that could significantly impact India’s economy. Impact on Indian Remittances India is the largest recipient of U.S. remittances, with $32 billion sent from the U.S. in…
Prominent Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch has declared Balochistan’s independence from Pakistan, urging Indian media and intellectuals to stop referring to Balochs as “Pakistan’s own people”. He emphasized that Balochistan had already declared independence on August 11, 1947, before its forced annexation by Pakistan in 1948. Balochistan’s Stand & Request to India Mir Yar Baloch…
U.S. President Donald Trump has walked back his earlier assertion of directly mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, stating, “I don’t want to say I did, but I sure as hell helped settle the problem.” His remarks, made during a public event, suggest a more indirect role in easing tensions between the two nuclear-armed…
