Geopolitical shocks and systemic vulnerabilities are testing the world’s ability to withstand disruption In the summer of 2026, the Strait of Hormuz remains a barometer of global anxiety. Fresh exchanges between American and Iranian forces, following a shaky memorandum of…
In the damp early summer of 2026, Westminster finds itself once again in the grip of familiar British political theatre: a prime minister besieged by his own party. Barely two years after Keir Starmer led Labour to a landslide victory…
In the marshes and floodplains of Jonglei state, the rhythm of life has once again been drowned out by the sound of gunfire and distant explosions. What began as political posturing has, by mid-2026, morphed into something far more ominous:…
In the rush to shield the young from the seductions and snares of social media, governments risk exposing everyone else to greater perils. Indonesia began barring under-16s from major platforms in late March, with Malaysia enforcing similar rules from June…
In the sweltering streets of Havana, residents queue for hours with buckets and jerry cans as ageing tanker trucks, known as pipas, deliver irregular supplies of water. What used to be a persistent nuisance has escalated into a severe daily…
In a letter dated May 26th to President Donald Trump and the United States Congress, Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a blunt plea. Ukraine’s stocks of Patriot PAC-3 interceptors, the country’s premier shield against Russian ballistic missiles, are running critically low. “For…
Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, has resigned, citing the need to care for her husband, who has been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer. The departure, effective June 30th, marks the latest turbulence…
In the pantheon of diplomatic upgrades, “Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” sounds like typical bureaucratic inflation. Yet the elevation of ties between India and Vietnam on May 6th carries more substance than the label suggests. As both countries mark the tenth…
A series of explosive and drone strikes in Colombia’s volatile southwestern departments has left at least 21 people dead and deepened fears over public security as the country approaches a pivotal presidential election on 31 May. The deadliest incident took…
Islamist militants linked to al-Qaida and Tuareg separatists carried out one of the largest coordinated assaults in Mali in more than a decade on Saturday, striking the capital Bamako, its international airport, a key military base and several cities across…
The latest wave of coordinated militant attacks across Mali has laid bare the depth of a crisis that has been building for more than a decade — one shaped not only by insurgency but also by shifting geopolitical alliances, economic…
With a fragile ceasefire in the West Asia conflict hanging by a thread and US negotiators preparing for another round of talks with Iran in Pakistan, President Donald Trump’s approach to the region is under intense scrutiny from the American…
Importers will from Monday be able to begin claiming refunds for more than $166bn (£130bn) in tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump that the US Supreme Court ruled last month were unconstitutional, as the US Customs and Border Protection agency…
Spanning more than 2,500 years of recorded history and roots stretching back millennia further, Iran stands today as one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations, its people and institutions having navigated conquests, dynastic shifts, foreign invasions and internal upheavals while…
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s high-profile visit to India this week, culminating in 16 agreements and a ambitious roadmap to $100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030, has thrust the enduring India-Russia partnership into the global spotlight amid escalating U.S. tariffs…
Vanniyars to Storm Jails Dec 17: Reviving a Century-Old Struggle for Dignity Amid Electoral Storm In a resounding echo of Tamil Nadu’s storied history of caste-based agitations, Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) leader Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss issued a fiery call on…
US Tariffs Escalate Pressure in India Trade Showdown The United States has escalated economic pressure on India by imposing sweeping tariffs that threaten to reshape one of the world’s most important bilateral relationships. With the combined tariff on Indian exports…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday firmly denied any foreign intervention in India’s halting India’s military response to the April 22 terror attack in Kashmir that killed 26 people, asserting in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that India does not…
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden resignation on July 21, officially attributed to health concerns, has triggered widespread speculation and concern over the state of institutional autonomy in India. The abrupt nature of his exit, coupled with the government’s muted response,…
Despite mounting sanctions and geopolitical challenges, India’s oil imports from Russia remain stable, with its largest oil company ensuring compliance with international regulations while securing affordable energy for the country. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) continues to purchase “clean” Russian crude…
