Diplomatic efforts to end an acute and bloody armed conflict should always be welcomed and the persistence of Donald Trump’s administration, which has pursued this goal for more than a year and
Editorial On 22 April 2025, in the emerald meadows of Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, the skies bore witness not to tranquillity, but to unbridled savagery. Twenty-six innocent tourists were butchered in a
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Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” on April 2, 2025, marked the formal launch of sweeping global tariffs, capping months of escalatory announcements since returning to office. Amplifying the economic nationalism of his first term,
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Japan’s defense forces have made a significant advancement in their military capabilities with the successful sea trial of an upgraded electromagnetic rail gun, marking a major milestone in the region’s intensifying arms
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China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS), the country’s top intelligence agency, issued a stark warning on Thursday regarding the hidden risks posed by smart devices, which have become deeply integrated into everyday
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Speaking on The Free Press podcast, Rubio outlined a potential compromise in ongoing talks aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions. While reaffirming Washington’s stance against Iranian enrichment, he indicated that a civilian
More Iran and the United States are preparing to resume indirect negotiations in Muscat on April 26, as both sides pursue a possible deal on Tehran’s nuclear program and the lifting of sanctions.
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I normally avoid personalizing geopolitical events, since I regard nations, not leaders, to be the agents of history. But there are moments when the focus must be on leaders, especially in the
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor A savage terrorist attack yesterday claimed the lives of 27 unarmed Indians in Kashmir, with India accusing Pakistan of being behind the atrocity, though there remains a
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Beijing has announced that it expects “in-depth” discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during his visit to China this week, with both nations aiming to strengthen political mutual trust. The Chinese
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A deepening atmosphere of fear and suspicion is gripping the Pentagon as defence officials brace for potential polygraph tests, a drastic measure reportedly aimed at identifying leaks of sensitive information to the
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