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…
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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.
Empty chair: Modi’s absence amid monsoon session undermines Indian Parliament
A year ago, he refused to leave, but now, amid the monsoon session, Modi bids goodbye to the Indian Parliament…
BRICS expansion: Progress and future direction
Understanding the implications of the BRICS expansion as the bloc's Summit starts in Brazil in a few days.
Between the lines: Why ceasefire between Iran and Israel is significant for West Asia?
Fifty-eight years ago, the battered Arab countries pleaded with the US and Soviet Union for a ceasefire; in 2025, it…
While Israel attacks Iran, hits key targets, Tehran’s retaliation fails deliver massive blows
Israel repeatedly attacks Iran, kills its top officials and hits key installations, but why can't Tehran deliver severe blows when…
Why is World Bank’s data showing fall in India’s poverty problematic?
The World Bank's recent data shows India's poverty has fallen drastically. However, experts raise an eerie alarm over this data…
​​Russia’s blind spot: How Lavrov’s wrong assessment of India reveals Moscow’s strategic miscalculation
Sergey Lavrov's wrong assessment of India regarding the Quad and RIC may prove costly for Russia in the long run.
Bangladesh’s budget for 2025-26 exposes economic fragility
With nothing new to offer, does Bangladesh's austerity budget for 2025-26 disappoints the very youth who toppled Sheikh Hasina's regime…
