Pragmatic dragon: Why China won’t rush to Maduro’s defence
What stops China from intervening in the Venezuelan crisis and saving its ally, Maduro?
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Putin’s India visit: Moscow’s hollow assurances and New Delhi’s dilemma
Putin knows India aspires to become South Asia's Israel with western support. He knows Modi will ultimately tilt towards Trump.…
Great irony: India-US defence pact targets China, while relying on it for tech
When military pacts meet economic captivity, both nations discover the limits of containment.
Who does Pakistan-Saudi Arabia mutual defence pact threaten?
Pakistan extends nuclear protection to Saudi Arabia through a controversial mutual defence pact, triggering concerns across West Asia while potentially…
Cotton duty cut shows Modi’s succumbing to Trump’s tariff pressure
The cotton duty slash, hailed in Washington, has sparked outrage in India’s farm belt over Modi’s retreat.
Inside Modi’s vice-presidential candidate choice lies fire-fighting arithmetic
From the Tamil equation to saving his own job— what all made Modi select CP Radhakrishnan for the vice-president's post.
Alaska ‘Pursuing Peace’ summit leaves Ukraine in limbo as Putin resets ties with Trump
The Alaska 'Pursuing Peace' summit offered no ceasefire for Ukraine, but Putin walked away with revived talks and a softened…
Trump’s additional 25% tariffs on India rattles its Russian oil strategy
Discount-laden Russian crude greases the wheels of India’s refinery boom—but Trump’s latest duties turn that advantage into a delicate balancing…
Bangladesh’s economy shows resilience after July Revolution despite hiccups
Bangladesh's economy has shown promising performance in the year since the July Revolution.
Hollow promises: How Macron and Starmer undermine Palestinian sovereigntyÂ
Finally, the British, French and German join the chorus demanding an independent Palestinian state but without any sovereignty.
