Politics
China has rejected a new Pentagon assessment claiming that Beijing is using reduced border tensions with India to hinder the growth of U.S.-India strategic relations, calling the analysis “groundless” and aimed at sustaining American military dominance. At a news briefing in Beijing, Foreign......
China’s accelerating military buildup has sparked alarm in Washington, with US officials warning that the scale and speed of Beijing’s defense expansion represent a historic challenge to American power. Speaking at the Reagan National Defense Forum in California, US Defense Secretary Pete......
Efforts to build a durable security framework for Ukraine gained momentum this week after American and Ukrainian negotiators reached an understanding on new defense commitments during talks in Miami. The discussions mark a cautious yet notable step toward ending the war, though significant disagreements......
For the first time in history, the Group of Twenty (G20) summit convened on African soil, hosted by South Africa in Johannesburg. The two-day event, held at the Nasrec Expo Centre, marked the conclusion of South Africa’s presidency under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.”......
The sharp exchanges of past months were set aside as U.S. President Donald Trump and New York’s mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, met Friday in the Oval Office, exchanging smiles and pledges of cooperation. “I think you’re going to have, I hope, an excellent mayor. The more he succeeds,......
The Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales and its squadron of advanced F-35B Lightning jets have been officially placed under NATO command for the first time, marking a significant boost to the alliance’s maritime and......
The United States and India have solidified their strategic partnership by signing a 10-year defense framework agreement during the expanded ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur. The agreement, announced on Friday, underscores that military cooperation can endure even amidst significant......
US President Donald Trump hosted Diwali celebrations at the White House, extending warm greetings to the people of India and Indian-Americans. During his remarks, Trump praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, referring to him as both a great person and a trusted friend. He emphasized the significance......
The Arab-Islamic Summit convened in Doha following Israel’s September 9 airstrike on Qatar, gathering nations from the Middle East, Gulf, and beyond to address the escalating regional crisis. Leaders from Syria, Kuwait, Türkiye, Pakistan, India, and others joined Qatar, Lebanon, and Iran,......
The Indian stealth frigate INS Tamal made a port call in Casablanca from August 6 to 9, 2025, where it carried out a series of joint naval exercises with the Moroccan Royal Navy, including a PASSEX drill alongside the Moroccan frigate Mohammed VI. According to the Indian Ministry of Defence, the visit......
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing for a pivotal visit to China this weekend, marking his first trip to the country in seven years. The visit comes during heightened trade tensions with the United States, as New Delhi seeks to recalibrate its foreign relations and economic strategy. Strategic......
India’s newest stealth frigate, INS Tamal, concluded a three-day port visit to Casablanca from August 6-9, marking a significant step in the deepening maritime cooperation between India and Morocco. This visit is the third by an Indian naval vessel to Morocco in the past two years, underscoring......
Japan commemorates a somber milestone Japan marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Wednesday with a solemn ceremony at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Survivors, local officials, and international dignitaries gathered to honor the victims and warn against the rising threat......
