By Rajeev Ahmed India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer and an emerging economic powerhouse, stands at a perilous crossroads in 2025. Caught between the unrelenting pressure of the United States and the steadfast partnership of Russia, New Delhi’s foreign policy is a high-stakes gamble that reveals both its ambitions and its vulnerabilities. This article delves […]
Read MoreThe geopolitical landscape of South Asia is currently abuzz with discussions on the renewed warmth in Pakistan–Bangladesh relations. In India—and consequently, much of the world—the perception of this relationship is deeply shaped by historical events, particularly those of March 1971, when the Pakistan Army launched genocidal attacks on intellectuals at Dhaka University and others who […]
Read MoreA narrow strip of land hemmed in by some of the world’s highest mountain ranges, the Wakhan Corridor, is a product of the 19th-century ‘Great Game’ between the British Indian Empire and Tsarist Russia. However, this remote part of Afghanistan, officially controlled by the Taliban, is fast becoming strategically important for China, which is negotiating […]
Read MoreIn recent days, Bangladesh has found itself at the center of an intensifying information warfare campaign originating from Indian media. Amid this onslaught of disinformation, the challenge of safeguarding the nation’s reputation and combating false narratives looms large, made all the more difficult by the constraints of its limited resources. However, despite these constraints, there […]
Read MoreBy Rinzin Wangchuk Paro, Bhutan – Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay briefly attended the ongoing Annual Journalism Conference (AJC) in Paro this evening, addressing the state of Bhutan’s media landscape, including its challenges and the government’s role in supporting the industry. The prime minister’s participation came en route to Thimphu after his engagements in New Delhi, […]
Read MoreBy Rinzin Wangchuk, Baku, Azerbaijan – Amid cold rain and brisk winds in Baku, where COP29 is underway, Pakistan has rallied South Asian nations to unite in urgent action against the escalating plastic pollution crisis choking the region’s rivers and seas. “Our region is not only polluted by plastic, but emissions from material production are […]
Read MoreAbdul Rahuman Seyyadu Sulaiman, 56, wanted to be heard. As Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake left the polling station at the Abeysingharama Temple in Maradana, Colombo, on Thursday, Sulaiman called out to him, urging him to stop and listen to his grievances. The police quickly accosted Sulaiman and asked him to leave the venue. […]
Read MoreThe ongoing Ukraine-Russia war that started in 2022 has highlighted Ukraine’s weakened defence industry, with most of its weapon factories destroyed by Russian forces. Additionally, power shortages caused by targeted bombings of power stations have further crippled the remaining factories, limiting Ukraine’s ability to sustain and repair its defence capabilities. What factors led to the […]
Read MoreIt should have been a joyous moment for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 40 long years of work is finally coming to fruition. He is moving towards destroying all the so-called ‘terrorist states’ in the Middle East. Netanyahu has followed a strategy for more than 40 years. Which he highlighted in his book ‘Terrorism: How […]
Read MoreChathuranga Abeysinghe, Executive Committee member of the National People’s Power, appeared on a TV talk show last Tuesday, where he expressed appreciation for former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s efforts in leaving the Treasury in a stable financial condition. Abeysinghe noted that Wickremesinghe’s prudent fiscal management ensured that the incoming administration, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, […]
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