Is India trying to mediate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war? One may not get a straight yes or no answer, but Pankaj Saran, former deputy national security adviser and currently head of the NatStrat think tank, believes India has significantly raised its profile on the issue. Saran told StratNews Global that India may be […]Read More
Security of India’s borders is sacrosanct and there’s no way around it. That was the overarching message given out by S Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister, during an interaction with the Indian community in Kuala Lumpur. “My first duty to Indians is to secure the border. I can never compromise on that. We are still […]Read More
Your one-stop destination for all the top international stories of the day. Colombia Is Expelling Argentine Diplomats And It Has A Milei Connection Argentina’s President Javier Milei isn’t new to controversies and now the latest one will see his diplomats being expelled from Colombia. In a recent interview with CNN, Milei called Colombian President Gustavo […]Read More
Foreign companies working in Russia have lost $107 billion in the exodus from the country, claims a recent analysis by Reuters. The report claims that the loss, calculated from company filings, has actually increased by one-third since last year in August. According to the Russian state-owned agency Tass, over one thousand Western firms have either […]Read More
Tajik-born migrants are facing increased attacks in Russia in the aftermath of the Moscow terror attack which killed 140 people last week. The attack was traced to four Tajik nationals who were believed to have been working for the Islamic State (ISIS) which has claimed responsibility for the attacks. However, while President Putin has claimed […]Read More
FLORENCE, Italy Michelangelo’s colossal statue of David sculpted in 16th century Italy, is seen as a masterpiece of Renaissance culture. But is it being devalued by modern day commercialisation? The streets of Rome are full of vendors selling souvenirs of David, that range from small statues to refrigerator door magnets and of course T-shirts. Curators […]Read More
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi, is a leading player in India’s booming electronics market, offering a range of mobile phones for every section. But in its home market China, Xiaomi has a new and different profile: as a maker of electric vehicles. The tech company will start taking orders for the SU7, a sporty four-door sedan, […]Read More
President Biden made history but not on his own. The president, along with his predecessors Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, attended a fundraising event in New York city where a total campaign fund of $25 million was raised. According to AP, this is the highest record of funds for a single political event. Promoting the […]Read More
The Philippines government has announced measures to protect the country’s sovereignty and maritime rights in order to ensure stability in the region. In a post on X, Philippines president Ferdinand Marcos Junior said, “Over the course of these past days, I have met with and spoken to our country’s National Security and Defense leadership. They […]Read More
A month after they hit the streets, people in Hungary are back in protest mode. This time, the issue is corruption involving senior officials in the government after a former government insider turned critic released an audio recording that he says proves that top officials conspired to cover up corruption. February saw Hungary’s largest protests […]Read More
The Chinese government has announced that it would lift tariffs imposed on Australian wine. The decision comes at a time when relations between Australia and China have improved following a change in Australian government. This in turn led to meetings between foreign ministers, release of an Aussie journalist and the first visit by an Australian […]Read More
Japan will modernise five civilian airports and 11 seaports in the near future, which will enable it to be used by the country’s defence forces in case of an emergency. The plan is expected to be approved soon by a group of ministers. The plan is expected to be implemented next year, Kyodo reported. The […]Read More
For the first time in the 70-plus year history of the Miss Universe pageant, a contestant from Saudi Arabia will be making an appearance. Rumy Alqahtani, 27, announced her selection as the Saudi representative on her Instagram page and shared images of herself in a strapless sequined gown. Rumy is a dentist by training, a […]Read More
South Korean companies are stepping in to help the government deal with the country’s population crisis. According to the Korea Herald, companies like Ssangbangwool announced Thursday it will provide up to 100 million won ($75,000) to employees who are expecting babies. The company will pay out 30 million won for the second child and 40 […]Read More
As the war with Russia grinds on, Ukraine needs all the help it can get. Its domestic defence industry is small but fast-growing. The government is now putting in more money, hoping that it will lead to a surge of homemade weapons and ammunition. Over the past year, the U.S. and Europe have struggled to […]Read More
The Myanmar government has said that the delay in holding elections can be attributed to rising violence by rebel groups in the country. Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing in a speech to soldiers on Armed Forces Day added that the delay in holding elections nationwide was due to ongoing instability. The army in 2021 overthrew […]Read More
A question doing the rounds in media circles: could the visit of Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba have been better timed given last week’s terror strike in Russia and Moscow indicating possible links with Kyiv. As a senior former diplomat told StratNews Global, “Seeking postponement would be helpful but will create controversy as it will […]Read More
Saudi Arabia will now be responsible for promoting gender quality worldwide. This was made official when the Saudi Ambassador to the UN Abdulaziz Alwasil, was elected as chair of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on behalf of his country on Wednesday in New York. There were no rival candidates to the Saudi bid […]Read More
Annelle Sheline, a West Asia analyst at the state department has become the latest person to leave her post in opposition to US President Joe Biden’s Israel policy. Her announcement comes at a time the UN has warned of a famine. In a column for CNN, Sheline said, “Whatever credibility the United States had as an […]Read More
Taiwan has added two new navy ships to protect itself from China, which is increasing its navy and air force presence near the island. Taiwan’s defence ministry said it detected nine Chinese planes and six ships operating around the island between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. The pair of Tuo Chiang class corvettes completes the […]Read More
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