Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that India is pushing ahead with next‑generation reforms across sectors, positioning the country as a global bright spot amid rising economic uncertainty and geopolitical turbulence. Speaking at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum, Modi emphasised that India’s growth story is anchored in political stability, policy continuity, and a […]
Ukraine reportedly developed an ambitious plan to launch up to 1,000 AI‑guided drones per night at Moscow’s major airports, aiming to overwhelm Russian air‑defence systems and disrupt aviation across the capital. The operation, codenamed “M&Ms”, was conceived under former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov as Russia intensified long‑range strikes that killed at least 16 people in
Iran sharply condemned the United States on Thursday, accusing Washington of waging “economic terrorism” and committing “crimes against humanity” after the US announced sweeping new sanctions aimed at intensifying pressure on Tehran. The escalation comes as the Biden administration signals a more aggressive economic strategy, with officials arguing that sustained financial pressure could help prevent
Taiwan and the South China Sea are often discussed as separate geopolitical flashpoints, but analysts increasingly argue they form a single strategic continuum in the intensifying rivalry between the United States and China. Both regions carry enormous weight for global security, trade, and technological stability — making any crisis far more consequential than a regional
A surge in Chinese and Turkish military air traffic into Pakistan over a concentrated 60‑hour window has triggered intense speculation about possible defence equipment transfers to Islamabad. According to reporting reviewed by News18, multiple heavy transport aircraft from both countries made repeated landings at key Pakistani airbases, suggesting movement of sensitive military matériel at a
China has significantly expanded its presence in the disputed Antelope Reef area of the South China Sea, with new satellite imagery revealing the construction of a large artificial island, complete with a deepwater harbour, runway, wharf, and helipad. Analysts say the development marks one of Beijing’s most ambitious projects in the region and could reshape
For years, India’s push to transform its Northeast from a landlocked periphery into a connectivity hub has rested on a fairly optimistic assumption: that neighbouring Bangladesh would remain a stable, cooperative partner in enabling trade and transit routes to Southeast Asia and beyond. Recent developments — from Dhaka’s deepening security engagement with Pakistan’s intelligence establishment
A six-member delegation from Bangladesh’s military intelligence organisation, the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence, travelled to Pakistan on August 15, marking the latest sign of deepening security and intelligence cooperation between Dhaka and Islamabad. The delegation was led by Colonel Magfuz-ul-Bari and included Wing Commander Imrul Kais, Mohiuddin Mohammad Asif, Squadron Leader Raihan Mohammad Chowdhury,
Germany and France have jointly condemned remarks by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, in which he called for Israel’s military to kill 30 to 40 people in Gaza every night, describing the comments as “inhumane” and “intolerable.” On Saturday, Ben Gvir said Israel’s military should carry out targeted assassinations in Gaza, apparently referring
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he intends to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, while offering an unusually specific claim about the size of Pyongyang’s nuclear arsenal. Speaking to reporters during a tour of a new helipad at the White House, Trump confirmed plans to meet Kim when asked
