Japan—through Prime Minister Takaichi—plans to nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. She declared that “in such a short period of time the world started to enjoy more peace” and said she was “so impressed and inspired” by Trump. Why now? What triggered this? A number of factors appear to have converged: Trump visited […]
Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize nomination Read More »
In a significant development, India and China have agreed to resume direct passenger flights between their countries, marking the end of a more than five-year hiatus. This step is more than just about aviation: it signals a thaw in bilateral relations and opens up new avenues for trade, tourism and people-to-people contact. What happened? The
A New Chapter in India-China Connectivity Read More »
In a startling escalation of U.S. counter‑narcotics operations, American forces carried out a new strike on a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean on October 16, 2025. According to U.S. officials, survivors were found among the boat’s crew — the first time this has been publicly reported in the series of recent maritime strikes. Simultaneously,
Strike- U.S. Strike in Caribbean Leaves Survivors, Admiral Resigns Read More »
On October 9, 2025, China announced a major expansion of its export controls on rare earth elements (REEs) and related technologies, with a clear focus on defence and semiconductor users. The new measures clarify and broaden sweeping controls first introduced in April, which had already rattled global supply chains. Under the revised rules: More varieties
China Tightens Rare Earth Export Controls: A New Strategic Lever Read More »
The Claim During his recent visit to the United Nations General Assembly, former U.S. President Donald Trump accused the UN (or parties associated with it) of orchestrating what he described as three “very sinister events” — a “triple sabotage” — to sabotage his appearance and credibility. In a post on Truth Social, Trump asserted: “A
“Triple Sabotage” — Trump’s Claims of Sinister Events at the UN Read More »
When former President Donald Trump launched his campaign to “Make America Great Again,” few would have predicted that one of his signature policies would inadvertently accelerate China’s technological ascendancy. Yet that’s precisely what happened with his crackdown on the H-1B visa program — a policy maneuver that now looks less like nationalist strength and more
In Trump’s H-1B Harakiri, China Seizes Its Moment Read More »
The Trigger Jimmy Kimmel, host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC (owned by Disney), made remarks in a monologue about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Specifically, he accused “the MAGA gang” of trying to portray the shooter as something other than aligned with them, saying they were “doing everything they can to score
Disney, Jimmy Kimmel & the Charlie Kirk Row: What’s Going On Read More »
A sharp escalation has unfolded in the Israel–Gaza conflict. Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, declared that “Gaza is burning” following heavy overnight strikes targeting Gaza City — the largest and one of the most densely populated urban centers in the Gaza Strip. Here’s what we know so far, the implications, and why this moment is
Gaza Is Burning: What the Latest Escalation Tells Us Read More »
The Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan in September 2025 was always going to be more than just a cricket game. Decades of political tension, recent cross‑border conflict, and a terrorist attack in Pahalgam (which killed 26 tourists) set the stage for what many expected to be a highly charged, emotionally loaded clash. What
The India‑Pakistan Handshake Controversy Read More »
What Happened On 9 September 2025, an Israeli airstrike struck locations in Doha, Qatar, targeting senior Hamas political leadership. The strike resulted in at least six deaths, including a Qatari security officer. The strike occurred during mediation efforts, with several Hamas representatives in Doha engaging in discussions about a ceasefire, prisoner‐exchange, and the U.S. proposals
UN Security Council Condemns Israel Over Deadly Strike on Qatar Read More »
