Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s first official visit to India has resulted in one of the most substantial India–Japan partnership upgrades in recent years, producing $12.5 billion in fresh investments, 129 MoUs, and a wide-ranging cooperation roadmap across defence, technology, energy and economic security. Takaichi arrived in New Delhi on 1 July, where she was
Apple is significantly increasing its production targets for its first‑ever foldable iPhone, asking suppliers to prepare around 10 million units for 2026—up from earlier estimates of 7–8 million. The move signals Apple’s push to regain momentum in the global smartphone market, where competition from Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo has intensified. According to industry reports,
The United States has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic’s advanced AI systems Fable‑5 and Mythos‑5, clearing the way for the company to restore global access to its most powerful models. Anthropic confirmed that the Department of Commerce has officially removed the controls, allowing the models to be released worldwide starting tomorrow. The restrictions were imposed
Europe is battling one of its most severe heatwaves on record, with Spain reporting 1,028 heat‑related deaths as temperatures continue to break historic highs across the continent. Climate experts warn that global warming is making such extreme events increasingly frequent and dangerous. Spain has endured its hottest first six months ever recorded, according to national
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s India visit this week is being viewed as a major geopolitical signal that Japan, rather than the United States, is emerging as India’s most reliable and natural strategic partner in the Indo‑Pacific. The visit comes at a time when Washington’s long‑term commitment to the region appears increasingly uncertain, especially after
India has taken note of Pakistan climate minister Musadik Malik’s latest threat to “cut off those hands” that, according to him, seek control over Indus waters. From New Delhi’s perspective, the remarks are provocative, misleading, and deliberately escalatory, especially at a time when India has already suspended participation in the Indus Waters Treaty mechanisms following
A new commentary has warned that India must urgently define clear strategic red lines in its neighbourhood after Bangladesh’s recent agreement with China over the Mongla Port. The development, involving the reported allotment of a 110‑acre economic zone at the port to a Chinese state‑owned enterprise, has raised concerns in New Delhi because the project
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has declared that the Teesta Master Plan will be implemented “at any cost,” calling it a national priority following his recent visit to China. The announcement comes after Beijing reaffirmed its support for the project, which has long drawn strategic concern in India due to its proximity to the Siliguri
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit India from 1–3 July for the 16th India‑Japan Annual Summit, but Assam—earlier expected to be part of the programme—has been dropped due to time constraints. Despite this, officials and analysts emphasise that Northeast India remains one of the strongest pillars of the India‑Japan strategic partnership, and its importance
Europe is in the grip of an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures rising to 41–43°C across Poland, Slovakia, Germany, Serbia and Romania. Several countries have broken all‑time records — Slovakia recorded 40.5°C, surpassing its previous high of 40.3°C set in 2007. The heat has moved eastward toward the Balkans and Ukraine, with Belgrade touching 38°C and
