by Our Correspondent in New Delhi Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped a gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for BRICS leaders and other delegates attending the Summit in New Delhi
A detailed investigation by NPR into the final phase of Syria’s long civil war reveals a hidden but decisive chapter in the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, centered on foreign fighters from
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May Day is the most important public celebration in Cuba. This year, which marked the 100th anniversary of Fidel Castro’s birth, carried special significance in light of heightened US aggression. Over 5 million Cubans reportedly
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India’s first-ever seizure of Captagon, the notorious synthetic stimulant that became synonymous with the shadow economy of the Syrian civil war, has sent shockwaves through regional and international security circles. The interception
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A cross-strait media summit held in Beijing has triggered renewed scrutiny over China’s efforts to shape media narratives in Taiwan, with around a dozen Taiwanese media representatives attending an event organized by
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The Philippine Senate is set to convene as an impeachment court in a historic political showdown that could determine the future of Vice President Sara Duterte and reshape the country’s leadership ahead
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The Vatican held its first Holy Mass for Peace and Development dedicated to Cuba, marking a significant diplomatic and symbolic gesture amid escalating tensions between Havana and Washington. The ceremony took place
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China has committed to purchasing at least $17 billion worth of United States agricultural products annually between 2026 and 2028, according to a White House fact sheet released following high-level meetings between
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In a detailed interview aired on CBS News’ Face the Nation, former US Defense Secretary Robert Gates offered a stark but measured assessment of the evolving US–China rivalry, with particular focus on
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Pakistan has just delivered one of the most striking macroeconomic achievements in its modern history. In the first nine months of fiscal year 2026, running from July 2025 to March 2026, the
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South Asia’s geopolitical chessboard is once again shifting beneath uneasy skies. The reported arrival of the American Secretary of State in Kolkata after a long fourteen-year hiatus—while conspicuously bypassing Dhaka—has ignited fierce
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Saudi Arabia has long projected itself as a stabilising force in the Middle East, presenting an image of cautious diplomacy, economic ambition and regional leadership. But revelations emerging from the Gulf suggest
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The International Criminal Court has requested sealed arrest warrants for an unspecified number of Israeli officials, according to a diplomatic source cited in the report. The warrants are said to focus on
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A new frontier in global surveillance has emerged around Starlink, the satellite-based internet system developed by SpaceX under its CEO Elon Musk, according to an investigation published by Haaretz. Two Israeli-owned companies,
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NATO secretary-general Mark Rutte is preparing to press Europe’s leading defence manufacturers to significantly increase investment and accelerate weapons production, according to a report by the Financial Times. The initiative comes as
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The conviction of Jashanpreet Singh, founder of California’s “Punjabi Devils Motorcycle Club”, on May 12, 2026, has drawn renewed attention to the growing involvement of Punjabi-origin gangs in organised crime in North
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