Qingdao — India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh refused to put his signature on a joint communiqué at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Qingdao after objecting to key edits. The final draft omitted a reference to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, and oddly included a line on…
The annual G7 summit commenced on Monday (June 16) in the picturesque mountain town of Kananaskis, Canada, amid a turbulent global atmosphere. Two escalating crises are shaping this unease: the war in Ukraine and the spiralling conflict between Israel and Iran. Leaders from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and…
In the early hours of 13 June 2025, Tehran trembled. A barrage of precision-guided missiles tore through the Iranian sky, leaving plumes of black smoke where once stood critical infrastructure tied to the Islamic Republic’s most guarded secrets. This was a decisive blow, a political earthquake of sorts. The world watched as Israel executed what…
As part of India’s efforts to deepen its presence in Europe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Cyprus en route to the G7 summit in Canada, with a stop in Croatia planned on his return journey. PM Modi’s visit to Cyprus might appear on the surface as routine diplomacy, but when viewed through…
Following the significant setbacks experienced by the Pakistani military during India’s Operation Sindoor, the Pakistan Army has intensified its crackdown in Balochistan. This move appears to be an attempt to reassert control and divert attention from recent military embarrassments. According to reports, Pakistani armed forces have launched extensive operations across Balochistan, leading to widespread disruptions….
There have been recent rumours about a nuclear radiation leak at Pakistan’s Kirana Hills, particularly following India’s Operation Sindoor. These claims have been officially denied by both Indian and international authorities. Indian authorities even denied having knowledge of the location of Pakistani nuclear bases. Following India’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted terrorist infrastructure, speculation arose about…
On May 7, 2025, the wail of air raid sirens will echo across Indian cities. Students will practice evacuation drills, civilians will rehearse blackout protocols, and critical infrastructure will be camouflaged. The last time this happened in India was in 1971, the year when India went to war with Pakistan, which resulted in the separation…
In April 2025, tensions between India and Pakistan reached a critical juncture following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists, most of them Hindu. The terrorists from The Resistance Front, an offshoot of Pakistan-based and ISI-backed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, reportedly asked for the religion of the victims before…
When Canada elected Mark Carney as Prime Minister on April 28, 2025, it marked not a partisan shift. His Liberal Party was already in power, but a big change in tone, leadership style, and foreign policy orientation. Carney’s victory, coming after a short stint at the top post following the resignation of Justin Trudeau, occurred…
In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 Indian tourists, tensions between India and Pakistan have intensified. While the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) caused drought panic in Pakistan, the neighbour on Saturday accused India of releasing water into the Jhelum River without prior notification, leading to…