WORLD
Trump’s chances of second term brighten, forcing world leaders to assess impact on trade, economy
There are also concerns over the Republican leader’s stance on immigration and climate change.
BUSINESS
Code Red: Red Sea crisis may hobble the global economy
Though Iran has denied any involvement in the attacks, it has been facing increasing pressure not only from the US, but also from partners like China and India.
WORLD
Israel-Hamas war: Ear to the ground, India backs UN Gaza ceasefire resolution
The overwhelming global mood against Israel in the face of rising civilian deaths in Gaza may have played a crucial role in India’s course-correction from its earlier stand.
BUSINESS
Biden turning down invite to be R-Day chief guest disappoints India
The Quad Summit slated for January 27 will now be delayed. Meanwhile, the connection between the US accusation of India planning to murder US-based Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and President Biden rejecting the invitation can hardly be missed.
WORLD
Xi Jinping to visit Hanoi amid growing closeness between US and Vietnam
During the visit a multi-billion-dollar rail link and mining of rare earth projects are likely to be finalised between the two sides.
BUSINESS
Italy’s decision to leave the BRI has been in the works for a while
Italy’s growing trade gap with China could be a major reason for this. According to the IMF, in the period from 2019 to 2022, Italy’s exports to China increased by 19 percent to $17.3 billion. But its imports from China increased by over 70 percent, to $60 billion.
POLITICS
Imran steps down as party chairman, appoints ‘outsider’ in his place
Imran’s decision to appoint Gohar Ali Khan as chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf has surprised everyone. Gohar’s election is widely seen as a stop-gap arrangement and he is expected to hand over the chairmanship to Imran, once the latter is out of jail.
WORLD
Biden supporters seen disillusioned with his handling of Israel-Palestine war; could impact outcome of 2024 US presidential polls
Of the Gen Z and millennial voters who supported Democratic candidates and were key in Biden’s 2020 victory in swing states, 70 percent, who form close to 40 percent of the electorate, are disappointed with his handling of the war.
WORLD
Netanyahu's Conundrum: Striking a balance between hostage release and fighting Hamas poses complex challenge for Bibi
While demonstrators are pushing the Israeli PM to make the release of the hostages the top priority, the hard right, from which the government gets big support, wants Netanyahu to fulfil his promise to crush Hamas.
WORLD
Assassination attempt on Pannun: India plays down embarrassing situation
India has taken a less aggressive stance against the US for the criticism compared to the accusation made by Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, considering the strong and important geo-strategic relationship between India and the US.
POLITICS
Bangladesh seeks to counter US charges of 'democratic backsliding'
The Bangladesh foreign secretary will meet his Indian counterpart and brief ambassadors of countries from the Global South in New Delhi about the Hasina government’s achievements
WORLD
Will India designate Hamas as a terrorist group after Israel labels Lashkar-e-Taiba?
For that India will have to justify during its internal exercise as to how Hamas poses a terrorist threat to the country. Pakistan's role is also in focus
WORLD
Israel's military action in Gaza: Hostage crisis, Gazans' travails sharpen global opinion
While Israel has received support from different parts of the Western world and some sections of India, criticism has come from sections of Israelis and Jews in the US and Europe.
WORLD
Biden, Xi to hold crucial meeting in San Francisco amid simmering Middle East crisis, Taiwan tensions
The US and Chinese Presidents may seek to navigate issues of economic cooperation, military relations, and global stability.
WORLD
Biden stuck between a rock and hard place over Israel
Biden’s domestic compulsions and global commitments are making it difficult for him to rein in a defiant Netanyahu. And that in turn is adding to his unpopularity within the US.
WORLD
Sino-Bhutan Bromance: India to be vigilant in spite of Thimphu’s reassurances
The Bhutanese King is likely to reassure India that the mountain kingdom will not enter into any agreement with Beijing that jeopardises Indian security. But India will keep its eyes peeled for any shifts in Bhutan’s attitude
WORLD
Gaza conflict: Israel's tough stance could fan the flames of war across the region
A rising death toll in Gaza could draw in Hezbollah and others and turn this war into a wider regional conflict with major ramifications for the world
WORLD
National Interest over Ideology: India’s abstention from Gaza resolution indicates shift in policy
In an explanatory note, India strongly criticised Hamas. But it also spoke about the deteriorating humanitarian situation, rising civilian casualties, and India’s commitment to creating a situation that allows a Palestine state to live in peace alongside Israel.
WORLD
West’s stand on Gaza, indifference to suffering, anger Global South
India, a leading member of the Global South, has tried to strike a more balanced approach to the ongoing conflict and has called for peace.
WORLD
Will Pak's plethora of pacts with China remain only on paper?
Observers point out that the attempt by the two sides was to come up with an impressive list to match the set of agreements that India and the United States signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to America in June.
WORLD
Dialing For Diplomacy: Modi’s belated attempts at striking a balance on Palestine
For India, Israel is an important partner and the two sides cooperate in various fields, from security and intelligence, to high-tech and defence. India’s economic partnership with the Arab countries has also grown significantly on the back of increased trade and investment.
WORLD
EAM Jaishankar looks to boost India-Vietnam ties amid growing US, China competition in Indo-Pacific
Jaishankar's visit to Vietnam comes at a time when the country is trying to look for a third option while striking a balance in its relationship with the United States and China
WORLD
Decoding Hamas: The group behind the savage attack on Israel
Hamas has managed to destroy US President Joe Biden’s Middle East policy and succeeded in putting the Palestinian issue back at the centre stage.
WORLD
Putin in Beijing to meet President Xi, give shape to multipolar world order
The meeting comes in the shadow of the continuing war in Ukraine
