International

India and the United States are currently deliberating on several high-value pending defence sales and technology transfer proposals that could redefine bilateral strategic relations, as top officials from both sides meet this week in Washington DC for the India-US Defence Policy Group (DPG) and Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) dialogues. Senior defence and diplomatic…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome with full state honours on his historic first visit to Ghana on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in India’s diplomatic engagement with West Africa. The visit, part of his multi-nation Africa outreach tour, witnessed detailed bilateral talks with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, focusing on deepening…

Amidst rising internal discontent, economic slowdown, and high-profile disappearances of top generals and ministers, rumours are swirling within Chinese political circles and Western intelligence communities that former President Hu Jintao is quietly rallying forces to weaken Xi Jinping’s grip on power, sparking debates about a potential silent coup against China’s most powerful leader since Mao….

In a dramatic turn of events shaking Thailand’s political landscape, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has been suspended from office by the Constitutional Court following a leaked phone call controversy involving former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, sparking fears of instability in Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy. The court’s decision came after petitions alleged that PM Srettha violated constitutional…

In a bold escalation of its asymmetric warfare strategy, Ukraine launched a drone strike that hit an industrial plant in Tatarstan, nearly 1,200 km from the Ukrainian border, Russian officials confirmed on Tuesday. This attack comes amid what defence analysts are calling the largest wave of Ukrainian drone incursions into Russian territory since the full-scale…

In a fresh development that could impact bilateral economic ties, former US President Donald Trump has reiterated his tough stance on trade tariffs with India, stating that New Delhi must open its markets further or face higher duties on exports to America if he returns to office in January 2026. His remarks come amid ongoing…

The foreign ministers of the Quad grouping – India, the United States, Japan, and Australia – strongly condemned the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, calling for swift action to bring the perpetrators and their financiers to justice. The joint statement was released after their virtual strategic dialogue held on Tuesday, addressing regional…

India’s security and diplomatic establishment is on high alert after intelligence assessments confirmed that Turkey has significantly increased military support to Pakistan in the aftermath of India’s successful Operation Sindoor, conducted along the Line of Control (LoC) last month. The development has sparked concerns within strategic circles about deepening Ankara-Islamabad defence ties, potentially complicating India’s…

Former US President Donald Trump has sparked fresh trade tensions with Japan, threatening to impose new tariffs over what he called Tokyo’s “refusal” to import American rice despite existing bilateral trade agreements. Speaking at a campaign rally in Iowa on Monday, Trump accused Japan of protecting its farmers through “unfair barriers,” reigniting debates on agricultural…

In a significant boost to bilateral economic ties, the White House confirmed that the long-awaited US-India trade deal is now “very close” to finalisation, indicating that both sides have resolved key outstanding issues. Addressing reporters on Monday, White House Press Secretary Sarah Matthews described India as a “very strategic ally”, adding that former President Donald…