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US to board Iran-linked vessels globally ‘in days’ – WSJ

Washington reportedly aims to ramp up pressure on Tehran beyond the naval blockade to force it to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and abandon its nuclear program ...

Lavrov comments on Russia’s red lines and patience

The foreign minister has accused the EU and NATO of pushing Ukraine into a...

Russia keeping Iran uranium offer on table – Rosatom CEO

State nuclear corporation Rosatom is closely monitoring the US-Iran talks, Aleksey Likhachev says ...

Lawmakers fail to curb Trump’s Iran war powers

A resolution was defeated in the Republican-controlled House by a single vote, a day...

Refiners likely used yuan payments through ICICI Bank for Iranian oil

Indian refiners have reportedly used Chinese yuan routed through ICICI Bank’s Shanghai branch to settle payments for rare cargoes of Iranian oil purchased under...

Japan pledges $10bn to help Asian nations tackle oil crisis

Japan has pledged $10 billion (£7.4 billion) to support Asian nations, particularly in Southeast Asia, in securing energy supplies such as crude oil amid...

LeT co‑founder Amir Hamza shot in Lahore, second attack in a year

Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) co-founder Amir Hamza was critically injured after being shot by unidentified gunmen in Lahore, marking the second attempt on his life within...

Putin in New Delhi: Russia–India Relations Deepen with Energy, Trade, and Defense Cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi marked a significant moment in the evolution of Russia–India relations. Meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi,...

Taiwan Flashpoint: How China’s Confidence and Japan’s Stance Could Ignite Asia’s Next War

Beijing’s Escalating Pressure China’s military posture around Taiwan has reached unprecedented levels. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has conducted large-scale naval and air drills, including...

Pakistan’s Hidden Death Toll: SAMAA TV Leak Reveals 150+ Soldiers were Killed in OP Sindoor

A now-deleted Samaa TV report has thrust Pakistan’s wartime transparency back into the spotlight, after it listed more than 150 military personnel as “shaheed”...

Weaponized Weakness: How Chinese Defence Tech Is Failing Its Allies

Across Asia and Africa, Chinese-made defence equipment is showing critical weaknesses—raising urgent questions about reliability, safety, and combat readiness. Countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria,...

Grooming South Asia’s Political Future: IIM Bodh Gaya Hosts 24 Sri Lankan Political Leaders

Underscoring India’s commitment to regional democratic dialogue and leadership capacity building, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bodh Gaya hosted 24 young political leaders...

Why the Fight for the Next Dalai Lama Is Also a Fight for China’s Water Supply

DELHI, India — As the 14th Dalai Lama marked his 90th birthday this month, the quiet celebrations in his exile home of Dharamsala were...

Videos: Afghan Taliban Attacks Pakistan, Captures Several Posts

“You can't keep snakes in your backyard and expect them only to bite your neighbors. Eventually, those snakes are going to turn on whoever...

Hong Kong’s Fading Memories: How Beijing’s Grip is Erasing a City’s Identity

As Kenneth strolls through Hong Kong's Victoria Park, memories of the city's pro-democracy movement come flooding back. The annual Lunar New Year fair, once...

Indian, Chinese Armies Exchange Diwali Sweets at LAC Border Posts

Indian and Chinese Troops Exchange Sweets Along LAC on Diwali In a gesture of goodwill and bonhomie, Indian and Chinese troops exchanged sweets and greetings...

Taiwan on High Alert as 153 Chinese Military Aircraft Appear After Exercises

Taiwan has detected a record 153 Chinese military aircraft following recent drills, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations. This development...

India Expresses Grave Concern Over Islamist Attacks on Hindus and Temples in Bangladesh During Durga Puja

In a stern statement, India's External Affairs Ministry expressed "serious concerns" over the recent attacks on Hindu temples in Bangladesh, specifically highlighting the vandalism...

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