For an entire generation of Americans, the sight of the Soviet Sputnik satellite passing overhead became a symbol of technological vulnerability. The first artificial satellite launched a space race that ultimately saw
With Sri Lanka’s 17th annual war victory over separatist Tamil terrorism just months away, warwinning Army Chief, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka (Dec. 06, 2005, to July 15, 2009) has significantly changed his
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During the last five years, Tamil Nadu has been virtually governed by family groups at various levels. At the top is the family of the Chief Minister, followed by the families of
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In early February 2026, the Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi shocked the nation with the announcement of an interim India–US trade framework. The deal has sparked widespread outrage, particularly among
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The recent invitation by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Austrian companies to invest in citrus value addition, mining, and renewable energy in Pakistan is a significant move toward enhancing economic diplomacy and
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un used a major political gathering in Pyongyang to reaffirm his authority and set out a new five-year strategy aimed at consolidating the country’s economic foundations, tightening
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The long-standing Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) insurgency in India, once described as the nation’s “greatest internal security threat,” has reached a historical inflection point. On February 22, 2026, Thippari Tirupati aka Devji aka Devuji aka Deoji aka Sanjiv aka Sanjeev aka Chetan aka Ramesh aka Kumma aka Shankar aka Sheshu aka Jagan aka Sudharshan aka Devanna (60),
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The killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho”, in a February 23, 2026, security operation in Jalisco marks one of the most consequential blows against a Mexican
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The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV warned Spanish bishops last November about the risk of extremist groups attempting to manipulate the Church and influence Catholic voters. The advisory, first reported
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Government officials, development experts, business leaders, and civil society representatives gathered in Bangkok for the 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development, issuing an urgent call to accelerate action on water security, clean
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The Central Intelligence Agency’s rare public appeal in Farsi this week calling on Iranian anti‑regime protesters to contact the agency securely online marks an extraordinary moment in U.S. foreign intelligence communications. In
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Japan announced Tuesday that it plans to deploy medium-range surface-to-air missiles to Yonaguni Island in Okinawa Prefecture, just 110 kilometers east of Taiwan, by fiscal 2030, signaling a major expansion of its
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The Pentagon’s rapid push to integrate artificial intelligence into combat operations has sparked a standoff with leading AI firm Anthropic, raising questions about the limits of corporate oversight and the ethics of
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Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into Telegram founder Pavel Durov, alleging that the popular messaging app has been used to facilitate terrorist activities, signaling a possible ban on the platform
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A new study by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) has found that European countries are rearming at a far faster pace than the United Kingdom, raising urgent questions about Britain’s
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A majority of Americans now express concern over President Donald Trump’s behavior and decision-making as he approaches 80, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted over six days concluding Monday. The survey,
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