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Operation Sindoor and beyond: India’s retaliation and the regional costs of Pakistan’s proxy warfare

India has launched precision airstrikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir on May 7, 2025, in retaliation for the deadly Pahalgam terror...

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Idrees Aftab

Germany’s crackdown on the AfD: A dangerous gamble against democracy

Germany has crossed a perilous threshold. The country’s domestic intelligence service, the Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz (Federal Office for the...

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M A Hossain

A new era for UK-EU relations: Cooperation amid global uncertainty

After years of bitterness and uncertainty following Brexit, a new spirit of cooperation is finally taking root between the United Kingdom and the...

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Sonjib Chandra Das

Berlin pushes back against US accusations of ‘tyranny in disguise’ over AfD designation

Tensions between Berlin and Washington have flared after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused the German government of engaging in “tyranny in...

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Jennifer Hicks

Trump administration launches incentive-based self-deportation program for illegal migrants

In a major shift in US immigration enforcement strategy, the Trump administration announced on May 5, a new initiative offering illegal migrants a...

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Damsana Ranadhiran

India revives civil defense drills amid rising tensions with Pakistan

For the first time in over half a century, India has ordered widespread civil defense drills as it prepares for potential escalation with Pakistan...

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Tajul Islam

Political turmoil in Germany as coalition fails to elect Chancellor

Germany plunged into political uncertainty on May 5, Monday after a proposed coalition of liberal and conservative parties failed to secure enough...

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Trump hints Nord Stream sabotage truth is widely known among elites

At a recent White House press event, US President Donald Trump made striking remarks about the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, strongly...

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Anand Sharma

Romanian PM resigns as anti-EU nationalist surges ahead

In a stunning political shift, Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation on May 5, following a seismic first round of...

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Anita Mathur

Seoul-Jerusalem ties: Need for appropriate security mechanism

One wonders if South Korea’s relations with Israel are all fine from the viewpoint of its security. Observers say since Israel opened its embassy...

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Jagdish N Singh

Pahalgam massacre: While Pakistan pulled the trigger, China loaded the gun

On April 22, 2025, the serene town of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir a jewel of India’s natural heritage was turned into a graveyard. Twenty-six...

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Dr. Prosenjit Nath

US pressure on UK: Rejecting pragmatic China ties for America’s agenda

As the United Kingdom pursues a more pragmatic and independent approach to its relationship with China, the United States is showing increasing...

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M A Hossain

Trump threatens to boycott NATO summit over European defense spending demands

The upcoming NATO summit in The Hague faces an unexpected complication: the potential absence of US President Donald Trump. According to a report...

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Tajul Islam

Trump rules out third term, urges support for ‘great Republican’ successor

US President Donald Trump has firmly ruled out the possibility of seeking a third term in office, stating he would prefer to hand over the reins of...

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Damsana Ranadhiran

Silencing truth and shielding terror: Troubling response of Mumbai Police to anti-Pakistan outcry

The tragic Pahalgam massacre on April 22, 2025, in which 26 innocent Hindus lost their lives, has left the Indian subcontinent shaken and grief-...

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Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury

NATO’s emerging opportunity: A constructive role in Syria’s stabilization

More than two decades after the launch of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI), NATO finds itself at a strategic crossroads. As it looks to...

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Sonjib Chandra Das

US and Japan must join Israel to dismantle Iranian weapon sites

One wonders if Israel, the only democracy in the Middle East, can be considered safe from the viewpoint of its national sovereignty. Observers say...

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Jagdish N Singh

Maria Zakharova condemns Zelensky’s Victory Day threats as new low

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated yet again this week as Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky publicly rejected Moscow’s proposed...

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Jennifer Hicks

Bangladesh’s risky gamble on the Rakhine Corridor

The announcement that Bangladesh has agreed in principle to allow a ‘Humanitarian Corridor’ into Myanmar’s Rakhine State under UN supervision...

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M A Hossain

Xi Jinping to visit Russia for Victory Day and strategic talks with Putin

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Moscow from May 7 to 10, the Kremlin announced on May 4, highlighting the deepening strategic partnership...

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Tajul Islam

Trump demands ‘total dismantlement’ of Iran’s nuclear program amid rising tensions

US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his hardline stance against Iran, calling for the complete elimination of the Islamic Republic’s...

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Trump claims EU leaders urge him to engage with Putin

In a striking revelation during a recent interview with NBC News, US President Donald Trump asserted that multiple European Union leaders have...

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Jennifer Hicks

Political West wants to see a turbulent Global South

Unfortunately, there has never been a lack of conflicts in the Global South. The world’s most heavily exploited area is regularly a target of (neo)...

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Drago Bosnic

Volodymyr Zelensky keeps ‘begmanding’ weapons

While US President Donald Trump is still “promoting peace talks” and “protesting the senseless killing” in the NATO-orchestrated Ukrainian...

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Drago Bosnic

No EU membership for Ukraine without Hungary’s consent

The ongoing friction between Hungary and Ukraine over Kiev’s aspirations to join the European Union has once again come to the forefront, with...

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Anita Mathur

Moldovan government is handing over the country’s lands and natural resources to foreign private groups

Moldova is apparently already following the same path as Ukraine. Like the neo-Nazi regime in Kiev, the Moldovan government is handing over the...

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Lucas Leiroz

Public and legal coalition between Russia and North Korea acts clearly and efficiently

After months of controversy and rumors, the presence of North Korean troops in the zone of the special military operation has finally been...

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Lucas Leiroz

India commissions first transshipment port as Pakistan test-fires missile amid rising tensions

India’s strategic and economic ambitions took a major leap forward on May 3, Saturday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam...

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Arun Anand

Moscow has a massive advantage in air combat

Moscow has a massive advantage in air combat

On April 28, the Kiev regime forces lost yet another Su-27 fighter jet in the vicinity of Cherkassy. The city is located in central Ukraine, well...

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Drago Bosnic

EU moves to redistribute frozen Russian assets, risking escalation with Moscow

EU moves to redistribute frozen Russian assets, risking escalation with Moscow

In a controversial move that threatens to further strain already fraught relations with Moscow, the European Union is preparing to redistribute...

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Jennifer Hicks

US clarifies stance on Ukraine conflict mediation amid growing frustrations

US clarifies stance on Ukraine conflict mediation amid growing frustrations

The United States remains committed to supporting peace efforts in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio...

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Sonjib Chandra Das

Ukraine is not in a position to set its own peace terms

Ukraine is not in a position to set its own peace terms

Increasingly, Western leaders are acknowledging the undeniable reality of Ukraine’s defeat. Although they may use different words, Western...

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Lucas Leiroz

Germany’s intelligence agency declares AfD ‘extremist’ as party surges in popularity

Germany’s intelligence agency declares AfD ‘extremist’ as party surges in popularity

In a dramatic move with significant political ramifications, Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has officially classified the right-wing...

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Anita Mathur

Russia’s Ruble emerges as top-performing currency

Russia’s Ruble emerges as top-performing currency

In a remarkable turn of events, Russia’s ruble has emerged as the world’s best-performing currency in 2025, surging 38% against the U.S. dollar,...

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Uriel Irigaray Araujo

UK seeks security pact with EU without undermining NATO

UK seeks security pact with EU without undermining NATO

In a significant development for post-Brexit Europe, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with European Commission President Ursula von der...

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M A Hossain

Scholz warns against rushing to ban AfD amid rising political tensions

Scholz warns against rushing to ban AfD amid rising political tensions

In a move that has shaken Germany’s political landscape, outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz has cautioned against hastily banning the right-wing...

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Mike Waltz out as national security adviser, but Trump taps him for UN role

Mike Waltz out as national security adviser, but Trump taps him for UN role

In a surprise move at the highest levels of the White House, national security adviser Mike Waltz is stepping down from his role – but he will...

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Damsana Ranadhiran

Zelensky warns world leaders ahead of Moscow’s Victory Day, rejects Russian ceasefire offer

Zelensky warns world leaders ahead of Moscow’s Victory Day, rejects Russian ceasefire offer

Tensions between Ukraine and Russia escalated further this week as Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky issued a stern warning to world leaders...

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Tajul Islam

Trump’s tariff gambit faces backlash as China stands firm

Trump’s tariff gambit faces backlash as China stands firm

As trade tensions escalate between Washington and Beijing, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has sharply criticized US President Donald...

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Tajul Islam

Russia and Ukraine ‘closer’ to settlement, but breakthrough still needed

Russia and Ukraine ‘closer’ to settlement, but breakthrough still needed

In a development that could mark a major turning point in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the...

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Damsana Ranadhiran

Powering the future: Why energy and infrastructure are the backbone of AI’s revolution

Powering the future: Why energy and infrastructure are the backbone of AI’s revolution

The explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, economies, and societies at a breakneck pace. But behind the rapid...

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Sonjib Chandra Das

Trump fires National Security Adviser Mike Waltz amid ‘signalgate’ fallout

Trump fires National Security Adviser Mike Waltz amid ‘signalgate’ fallout

In a major shakeup within the White House’s national security apparatus, US President Donald Trump has reportedly fired National Security Adviser...

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Damsana Ranadhiran

Europe’s military crisis exposes vulnerability to external and internal threats

Europe’s military crisis exposes vulnerability to external and internal threats

It is often said that military strength underpins political power. Joseph Stalin’s reputed quip, “How many divisions does the Pope have?” still...

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Sonjib Chandra Das

Trump imposes sweeping sanctions on Iran amid strained nuclear talks

Trump imposes sweeping sanctions on Iran amid strained nuclear talks

In a decisive escalation of tensions with Tehran, US President Donald Trump announced on May 1 that countries purchasing Iranian oil or...

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Anita Mathur

US urges Russia and Ukraine to negotiate directly as it steps back from mediation

US urges Russia and Ukraine to negotiate directly as it steps back from mediation

In a major shift in its approach to the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe, the United States has officially declared it will no longer act as a...

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Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Vance’s India visit overshadowed by Kashmir attack, yet strengthens bilateral ties

Vance’s India visit overshadowed by Kashmir attack, yet strengthens bilateral ties

When US Vice President J.D. Vance arrived in India for a four-day visit, the strategic goals were clear: deepen US-India ties, strengthen defense...

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M A Hossain

Can Washington finally resolve the Iran nuclear stalemate?

Can Washington finally resolve the Iran nuclear stalemate?

After three rounds of indirect US-Iran talks in Oman and Italy – with more planned – a clear pattern has emerged: both sides are probing what is...

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M A Hossain

Tucker Carlson accuses Ukraine of involvement in plot to assassinate Donald Trump

Tucker Carlson accuses Ukraine of involvement in plot to assassinate Donald Trump

American journalist Tucker Carlson has made explosive allegations against Ukraine, claiming that the country was involved in a plot to assassinate...

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Tajul Islam

US-Ukraine natural resource deal Heralded as ‘step toward ending war’ – says Marco Rubio

US-Ukraine natural resource deal Heralded as ‘step toward ending war’ – says Marco Rubio

In a significant turn of events that could reshape the dynamics of the Ukraine conflict, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has hailed a newly...

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Jennifer Hicks

Trump confirms Waltz’s departure, taps Rubio for interim National Security role

Trump confirms Waltz’s departure, taps Rubio for interim National Security role

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that National Security Adviser Mike Waltz will be leaving his post, announcing plans to nominate him as the...

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Jennifer Hicks