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Refiners likely used yuan payments through ICICI Bank for Iranian oil

TPUwebTeam — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:36:19 +0000

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 a temporary U.S. sanctions waiver, marking India’s first Iranian crude imports in seven years. Earlier this month, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) bought 2 million barrels of Iranian crude worth about $200 […]

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

TPUwebTeam — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:42:18 +0000

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 disruptions caused by the Iran war. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced the initiative after an online meeting with regional leaders, stressing Japan’s deep interconnection with Asian supply chains, especially for petroleum-derived […]

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

TPUwebTeam — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:17:38 +0000

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 a year. The attack took place outside a local news channel office, and Hamza was rushed to hospital where his condition remains critical. Hamza, aged 67, co-founded the Pakistan-based terror outfit […]

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

TPUwebTeam — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:32:21 +0000

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, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a long-term strategic partnership that spans energy, defense, trade, and cultural exchange. Putin expressed satisfaction with the results of the discussions, noting that the […]

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

TPUwebTeam — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:25:37 +0000

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 simulated blockades and amphibious landings. Reports even describe the testing of “robot wolves”—autonomous combat machines designed to clear obstacles and support drone-led assaults. These developments underscore Beijing’s determination to prepare […]

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

Mehavash Chaoudhary — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 14:29:24 +0000

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” in honors tied to the May conflict triggered by India’s Operation Sindoor which was aimed at killing terrorists—contradicting far lower official tallies by Pakistan. Screenshots of the report spread rapidly online, […]

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Weaponized Weakness: How Chinese Defence Tech Is Failing Its Allies

Andrew Cook — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:35:55 +0000

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, and Myanmar have experienced radar blind spots, jet crashes, and malfunctioning systems that undermine their security posture. The most recent incident during Operation Sindoor in Pakistan highlights how vulnerable these platforms […]

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

TPUwebTeam — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:39:44 +0000

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 from Sri Lanka for a specially designed academic module as part of the ongoing Young Political Leaders Programme (YPLP), organised by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). The Sri Lankan […]

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

TPUwebTeam — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 14:07:03 +0000

DELHI, India — As the 14th Dalai Lama marked his 90th birthday this month, the quiet celebrations in his exile home of Dharamsala were overshadowed by a question of immense geopolitical gravity: Who will succeed him? The ensuing struggle will not just determine the future of Tibetan Buddhism; it will define who controls the headwaters […]

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Videos: Afghan Taliban Attacks Pakistan, Captures Several Posts

TPUwebTeam — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:47:28 +0000

“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 has them in the backyard.” As the Taliban, once nurtured by Pakistan, prepares to bite back, around 15,000 fighters are reportedly marching towards the Pakistani border. Escalating Tensions: Pakistan’s Airstrikes and […]

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