Nepal’s UN speech was powerful in its portrayal of climate vulnerability but far less complete in explaining the forces behind it. Its strongest arguments about climate justice, broken supply chains and unequal
by Our Correspondent in Doha The United States is reportedly considering limited military action against Iran in early March, with anonymous sources in both American and Israeli defense establishments suggesting March 2,
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From a rusting oil tanker on an Indian beach to a seized ammunition-laden cargo ship in Senegal and illicit oil transfers off Malaysia, a pattern of maritime deception emerges, all tied to
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by Luxman Aravind The most enduring currency in Sri Lankan politics is not ideology, principle, or even nationalism. It is survival. What we are witnessing today is not a policy correction or
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The threats began quietly, then escalated into something far more sinister. In the spring of 2024, anonymous accounts using the handles “Waifu” and “Judische” flooded Telegram and Discord channels with violent messages
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Artificial intelligence has made deception easier, faster, and more scalable than at any point in human history. Manipulated images circulate through political channels, fabricated videos seep into social media feeds, and hyperrealistic
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China has unveiled its first next-generation Type 095 nuclear-powered attack submarine, according to recent satellite imagery analysed by defence experts, marking a significant advance in Beijing’s efforts to close the technological gap
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Somaliland, a self-declared breakaway region of Somalia, has indicated it is willing to grant the United States exclusive access to its mineral resources and military bases in exchange for formal recognition as
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Iran has reportedly agreed to a clandestine €500 million arms deal with Russia to acquire thousands of advanced man-portable missile systems, according to the Financial Times. The agreement, signed in Moscow in
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Soon after the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, Sam Altman of the OpenAI sat down with a journalist from the Indian Express for a conversation that spanned the past, present, and future
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“Without political leadership and the willingness to make difficult decisions, NATO will crumble…There are no risk free operations in a war…And remember, the biggest cost and the greatest will be if Russia
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Balochistan today is discussed largely in terms of security, insurgency and human suffering—particularly in the southern and western regions such as Makran and Kharan. Much attention is given to the politically charged
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North Korea’s once-in-five-years ruling party congress has opened in Pyongyang with all the spectacle and symbolism expected of the tightly choreographed political gathering, yet a single absence has captured as much attention
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Britain could soon find itself entangled in a new U.S.-led military confrontation with Iran, as signals from Washington suggest that key British-controlled facilities may play a central role in any future strike.
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Declassified archival material has shed new light on a little-known episode of Cold War history: Britain’s quiet but consequential role in helping the United States conceal its involvement in the 1954 overthrow
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Differences between Israeli and U.S. leaders over how to confront Iran and stabilize Gaza are emerging as one of the most consequential fault lines in the Middle East, raising concerns among regional
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