menu_open Columnists
Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Blitz

We use cookies to provide some features and experiences in QOSHE

More information  .  Close

Saudi Arabia accelerates executions in escalating crackdown on dissent

Saudi Arabia accelerates executions in escalating crackdown on dissent

Saudi Arabia is carrying out executions at an alarming pace in 2025, prompting grave concerns from human rights organizations who accuse the kingdom...

13.08.2025 70

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Zelensky warns against ‘decisions without Ukraine’ ahead of US-Russia summit

As the world watches with cautious anticipation, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a stern warning ahead of the upcoming summit...

11.08.2025 10

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Ukraine moves to dismiss Judge Keleberda amid corruption and oligarch ties scandal

Ukraine moves to dismiss Judge Keleberda amid corruption and oligarch ties scandal

Ukraine’s High Council of Justice has taken a significant step in the country’s ongoing judicial reform by submitting a motion to dismiss Judge...

09.08.2025 40

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

US House subpoenas Clintons, former FBI directors in Epstein probe

US House subpoenas Clintons, former FBI directors in Epstein probe

In a dramatic escalation of the long-running investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein, the US House Oversight Committee has issued subpoenas to...

07.08.2025 50

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Lithuanian Prime Minister resigns amid corruption scandal involving EU funds and family ties

Lithuanian Prime Minister resigns amid corruption scandal involving EU funds and family ties

Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas announced his resignation on July 31 following a widening corruption scandal involving close family...

05.08.2025 50

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Trump calls Obama ‘mastermind’ of Russiagate hoax, cites declassified evidence

In a striking and combative interview aired on August 1, US President Donald Trump accused his predecessor Barack Obama of being the “mastermind”...

03.08.2025 60

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Declassified Durham annex Alleges Clinton approved Russia hoax despite denials

Declassified Durham annex Alleges Clinton approved Russia hoax despite denials

A newly declassified annex to Special Counsel John Durham’s 2023 report has reignited controversy over the origins of the Trump-Russia collusion...

02.08.2025 50

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Western support for Ukraine reveals global inequality and alienates African nations

Western support for Ukraine reveals global inequality and alienates African nations

The ongoing war in Ukraine is not merely a conflict between Kyiv and Moscow; it has become a geopolitical theater, exposing the Western world’s true...

31.07.2025 60

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

US and China clash at UN over alleged Russian sanctions evasion

Diplomatic tensions between Washington and Beijing intensified during a heated United Nations Security Council session on July 25, as the two global...

29.07.2025 70

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Democrats face historic low in public support as Republicans gain ground on key issues

The Democratic Party in the United States has reached a new low in public approval not seen since the early 1990s, according to a recent Wall Street...

27.07.2025 50

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Thailand-Cambodia border clash escalates as Thailand launches airstrike

Tensions along the long-contested border between Thailand and Cambodia erupted into open military conflict on July 24, when the Thai military...

25.07.2025 50

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Zelensky defends anti-corruption reform amid accusations of power grab and protests

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has ignited a fresh political firestorm by signing a controversial law that significantly curtails the...

25.07.2025 40

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

New EU sanctions against Russia take effect amid Moscow’s defiant response

The European Union’s latest sanctions package targeting Russia’s energy and financial sectors officially came into force on July 20, marking the...

22.07.2025 60

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

India condemns EU’s double standards in new sanctions on Russia

India has sharply criticized the European Union’s latest round of sanctions targeting Russia, denouncing what it calls a blatant double standard...

20.07.2025 70

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

OpenAI ends religious discrimination after settlement with Christian group

In a landmark move signaling a potential shift in how major tech companies engage with faith-based organizations, OpenAI has settled a lawsuit with a...

18.07.2025 60

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

China denounces US over Russia sanctions bill, warns against ‘tariff war’

In a sharp rebuke of US foreign policy, China has condemned Washington’s latest legislative move targeting Russia’s trading partners with steep...

18.07.2025 70

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Zelensky vows more long-range strikes inside Russia amid renewed Western military aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Kyiv is preparing a new wave of long-range strikes inside Russian territory, signaling a...

16.07.2025 40

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

India asserts strength in US trade talks amid tariff deadline pressure

India has signaled that it is engaging in trade negotiations with the United States from a position of strength, as both countries race to conclude a...

08.07.2025 40

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Russian Deputy Defense Minister jailed for embezzlement and money laundering

As Russia’s protracted war in Ukraine continues to drain the country’s military and economic resources, a rare public reckoning has unfolded...

07.07.2025 40

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

South Korea faces 85 percent population decline by next 100 years

South Korea, long celebrated for its rapid economic growth, cutting-edge technology, and cultural global influence, is now confronting a silent yet...

04.07.2025 50

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Pentagon halts key weapons deliveries to Ukraine amid depleting US stockpiles

In a dramatic policy turn that underscores a broader strategic recalibration in Washington, the Pentagon has paused the delivery of key...

04.07.2025 40

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Rediscovering the UN’s founding optimism to restore global peace and cooperation

As the world marked the 80th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter on June 26, 2025, the global mood was anything but celebratory....

02.07.2025 40

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

US lifts sanctions blocking Russian financing of Hungary’s Paks-2 nuclear plant

In a major policy shift signaling a subtle yet significant recalibration of Western sanctions against Moscow, the United States has lifted...

02.07.2025 40

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Trump halts Canada trade talks over digital tax, threatens new tariffs

In a sharp escalation of trade tensions between two of North America’s closest allies, US President Donald Trump announced on June 27 that the...

30.06.2025 50

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Orban warns NATO membership for Ukraine would trigger World War III

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has once again set himself apart from much of Europe’s political mainstream by issuing a stark warning:...

29.06.2025 50

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Saudi prepares for superintelligent AI to lead the future

In recent years, the conversation around artificial intelligence has shifted from speculative fiction to strategic policy. But while much of the world...

29.06.2025 70

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Costa Rica arrests ex-minister facing US extradition for drug crimes

In a dramatic escalation of anti-narcotics enforcement and constitutional reform, Costa Rican authorities have arrested Celso Gamboa Sánchez-a former...

27.06.2025 90

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Vance says Trump smarter than previous US leaders on Iran strike

In a move that has reignited controversy over US military actions in the Middle East, Vice President JD Vance has defended the Trump...

24.06.2025 60

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

EU plans riskier investments of Russian assets to fund Ukraine war

In a controversial and potentially precedent-setting move, the European Union is reportedly preparing to funnel billions in profits from frozen...

23.06.2025 40

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Americans back Trump’s law-and-order immigration agenda amidst rising tensions

A new national survey released by TIPP Insights reveals a decisive shift in public sentiment toward stricter immigration enforcement, lending strong...

23.06.2025 60

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Rohingya repatriation may depend on Arakan Army, not Myanmar government

In the shadows of Myanmar’s prolonged civil war, a quiet but profound shift has taken place in Rakhine State – one that may hold the key to...

21.06.2025 80

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

OpenAI’s $200 million Pentagon deal marks a new frontier in AI militarization

In a development that signals the deepening convergence of Silicon Valley and the US defense establishment, OpenAI-the maker of the widely known...

20.06.2025 60

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Has the resolution of the Russia-Ukraine war been delayed despite Trump’s promises?

Donald Trump, having returned to power as the 47th president of the United States and sworn in on January 20, 2025, now finds himself confronting a...

17.06.2025 50

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Why the world must help Africa face climate change

Africa stands at the frontline of a climate crisis it did little to create. With less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, the continent bears...

16.06.2025 60

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

From Geneva to London: Global stakeholders urge US to honor trade commitments

From Geneva to London, the world has been watching closely as the United States and China embark on a renewed phase of economic and trade dialogue-one...

14.06.2025 40

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Elon Musk expresses regret over attacks on Trump amid fallout of their political rift

Once allies in a high-profile partnership blending politics and tech innovation, Elon Musk and President Donald Trump have now become embroiled in an...

12.06.2025 60

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Turkiye adopts strategic diplomacy centering the Ukraine war

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a new form of diplomacy has emerged-quiet yet powerful, and conducted not through airports or...

10.06.2025 40

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Moscow accuses Western Europe of sabotaging Ukraine peace talks

In a sharp escalation of rhetoric, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has accused Western European nations of deliberately obstructing...

09.06.2025 50

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

The AI revolution will only succeed when people truly own it

President Donald Trump’s landmark visit to Saudi Arabia was more than a geopolitical photo opportunity or a transactional alliance around defense...

07.06.2025 30

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

China pushes back against US allegations amid trade dispute

Amid escalating trade tensions between the United States and China, Beijing has firmly rejected accusations from US President Donald Trump alleging...

06.06.2025 60

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Disarming Hezbollah: The pivotal challenge for Lebanon’s path to recovery

As Lebanon navigates a fraught period of uneasy calm, the issue of Hezbollah’s disarmament remains at the heart of its prospects for peace and...

03.06.2025 70

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

US lawmakers demand EU address Soros-linked election violations in Poland

A coalition of US lawmakers has raised alarm over alleged irregularities in Poland’s recent presidential election, accusing the European Union of...

31.05.2025 30

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Trump’s Ukraine envoy condemns Medvedev’s WWIII warning as ‘reckless’ amid fragile ceasefire efforts

The political temperature surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict has once again intensified, following a sharp rebuke from US presidential envoy for...

30.05.2025 30

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Putin applauds Russia’s economic ascent to fourth-largest global economy by PPP

In a moment of triumph set against the backdrop of prolonged geopolitical pressure and economic sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed...

29.05.2025 20

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Merkel warns of EU collapse over border controls: Is Europe turning its back on itself?

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has issued a grave warning about the future of the European Union, claiming that the bloc could face...

27.05.2025 40

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

China’s anti-corruption campaign intensifies: Former political adviser sentenced to death with reprieve

In a stark demonstration of China’s uncompromising stance on corruption, a Chinese court has sentenced Han Yong, a former senior political adviser,...

27.05.2025 20

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Brussels faces fresh pressure to freeze EU funds to Hungary as MEPs escalate tensions

The simmering tension between Brussels and Budapest has once again reached a boiling point, as 26 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) sent a...

24.05.2025 20

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

AI tool helps journalists detect passports hidden in massive offshore data leaks

In the fast-evolving landscape of investigative journalism, where massive troves of leaked data hold the keys to uncovering hidden corruption and...

24.05.2025 30

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Telegram founder pledges to testify in Romania’s contentious election dispute

In a surprising twist to Romania’s turbulent presidential race, Telegram founder Pavel Durov has offered to testify regarding alleged foreign...

23.05.2025 40

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura

Trump-Putin call paves the way for immediate Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks

In a dramatic turn of diplomatic events, US President Donald Trump has announced that negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will commence...

22.05.2025 30

Blitz

Vijaya Laxmi Tripura