WORLD
Shifting goals, unclear timelines, no clear exit: How Trump’s Iran war is starting to resemble Putin’s Ukraine war
As the Iran war unfolds, shifting objectives, contradictory statements and growing pressure for an exit are drawing comparisons with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
WORLD
One crisis, two chokepoints: Strait Of Hormuz disruption raises a new question. Could Bab el-Mandeb be next?
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, could become a new pressure point in global energy and trade routes if Iran decides to broaden the confrontation.
WORLD
Iran war sparks chaos in Pakistan: How it exposes Asim Munir’s double game and his failure to control the streets
The irony is that Pakistan had little direct stake in the US-Israel operation against Iran. Yet the country ended up paying a domestic price for it.
WORLD
Allies to adversaries in 5 years: Three reasons why Pakistan and Afghanistan are on the brink of full-blown war
Pakistan’s long-standing strategy of using militant proxies and political manipulation in Afghanistan has unravelled. Under Asim Munir’s watch, coercion appears to have replaced diplomacy.
WORLD
Israel’s opposition keen on attending Modi’s Knesset speech: Why Jerusalem sees PM as a partner beyond politics
Across Israel’s political spectrum, Modi commands respect as a leader who transformed India-Israel ties, stood firmly with Israel during moments of crisis, and yet retained India’s principled positions on Palestine and humanitarian concerns in Gaza.
WORLD
Asim Munir's new, secret portfolio: Pakistan’s de facto 'sports minister' who wears a uniform
For a country struggling to separate sport from politics, Munir’s growing footprint exposes an uncomfortable truth. In Pakistan, even cricket and hockey now answer to Rawalpindi.
WORLD
From offices to hospitals: Top AI predictions for 2026 and why tech CEOs are sounding alarms
Executives such as Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, Tesla and xAI founder Elon Musk, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have all issued unusually blunt assessments of how fast the transition is approaching.
WORLD
Boycott bravado to on-field collapse: How Pakistan’s bluff boomeranged on Mohsin Naqvi and Asim Munir after India defeat
The fallout from the crushing defeat extended well beyond the PCB dressing room and into Pakistan’s civil-military corridors, igniting tensions between the PCB chief and the army leadership.
WORLD
The election Yunus promised is here: What his ‘man of peace’ image hides and what Bangladesh inherits next
Bangladesh Elections 2026: While Yunus promised a fair election and institutional reform, his tenure has also been marked by serious governance failures, rising political violence and repeated attacks on religious minorities, especially Hindus.
WORLD
Khawaja Asif’s latest US outburst is only half the story: How Pakistan signed up to be ‘used like toilet paper’
Khawaja Asif now admits that Pakistan’s role in Afghanistan was not religious but geopolitical and that Pakistanis were mobilised under the false banner of jihad.
WORLD
India leads, Pakistan falters, Bangladesh adapts, China struggles: Who really wins under US tariffs | Explained
India-US trade deal: A closer examination shows that India remains clearly ahead of both Pakistan and Bangladesh, and increasingly better positioned than China in key export categories.
WORLD
India’s trade face in Washington: How Piyush Goyal emerged as key negotiator and delivered the US deal
Throughout the negotiations with the United States, Piyush Goyal’s messaging remained consistent. India was open to deeper trade integration but would not accept terms that harmed farmers, MSMEs, or domestic manufacturing.
WORLD
The ambassador who has Trump’s ear: How Sergio Gor emerged as the difference maker in India-US trade talks
Sergio Gor's proximity to the Trump family earned him the nickname “Mayor of Mar a Lago,” reflecting his constant presence at Trump’s Florida resort.
WORLD
Chokeholds, border threats and migration curbs: How Budget 2026 is India’s answer to a fractured global order
Budget 2026-27 is shaped by confrontation, competition and consequence. China’s economic coercion, Pakistan’s persistent hostility and Bangladesh’s political drift have all influenced New Delhi’s choices.
WORLD
Turkey rules out defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia: How it punctures Islamabad’s ‘Islamic NATO’ push
Turkey's position punctures the narrative long promoted by sections of Pakistan’s strategic community that Ankara and Riyadh could be drawn into a collective Muslim security bloc led or anchored by Pakistan.
WORLD
Budget 2026 | Border threats, modernisation and self-reliance: Why India’s double-digit defence budget hike marks a turning point
Union Budget 2026: The scale and structure of the hike signal that New Delhi is not only responding to immediate threats but also investing in long-term deterrence and strategic autonomy.
WORLD
Budget 2026 brings major relief for NRIs: Investment limit doubled to 10%, TCS cut on overseas tours and education
Union Budget 2026: The measures are designed to reduce upfront tax burdens, simplify compliance and deepen overseas participation in India’s financial ecosystem.
WORLD
Budget 2026 | India to host Global Big Cat Summit this year: How New Delhi is becoming the world’s big cat leader
Union Budget 2026: The International Big Cat Alliance was formally established by the Indian government in March 2024 through the National Tiger Conservation Authority under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
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Budget 2026 | India proposes rare earth corridors across four states: How New Delhi plans to take on China’s dominance
Union Budget 2026: The proposed corridors will span Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, and are aimed at boosting mining, processing, research and downstream manufacturing.
BUSINESS
Caught in a fractured world: What Economic Survey says about India’s risks amid US-China tensions
The warning is explicit. In a world where trade and finance are shaped by security considerations rather than efficiency, India cannot afford incrementalism or delayed reforms.
WORLD
No buyers, zero deals: Why Pakistan has not sold a single ‘combat-tested’ JF-17 fighter jet despite loud claims
Despite the noise, Pakistan has zero confirmed fighter jet orders, mounting scepticism from analysts, and a defence minister openly conceding that the talks may fail.
WORLD
‘Pakistan can now achieve its purpose’: Asim Munir’s cryptic Islam-and-destiny message signals country’s dangerous turn
Munir’s words are not reassurance. They are a warning that Pakistan’s military establishment is once again leaning into faith, force, and fear to stay relevant.
WORLD
India is not a free rider on ChatGPT: Why Navarro’s ‘Americans paying for AI’ claim falls apart on data
India’s role in the AI ecosystem is not that of a free rider but of a fast-growing and increasingly revenue-generating market that directly benefits companies like OpenAI.
WORLD
Pakistan’s fighter jet fantasy: Why Asim Munir's JF-17 sales pitch is big on hype, short on reality
Pakistan’s JF-17 campaign is best understood not as a breakthrough but as a stopgap. It is arms-for-cash diplomacy driven by financial stress and strategic insecurity.
