International Relations

Report claims UAE quietly backs $2.3 billion Israel arms deal

Report claims UAE quietly backs $2.3 billion Israel arms deal

Report claims UAE quietly backs $2.3 billion Israel arms deal Report claims UAE linked to USD 2.3 billion Israel arms deal, raising questions over regional ties and diplomacy. This development signals a notable change in how Middle East arms deals are perceived and politically framed. The United Arab Emirates is emerging as the likely “mystery” […]

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Grief grips Bangladesh as fallen student leader returns home

Grief grips Bangladesh as fallen student leader returns home

Grief grips Bangladesh as fallen student leader returns home Bangladesh mourns as Hadi, student leader of last year’s uprising, is killed while beginning his election campaign. Bangladesh has been plunged into fresh turmoil as violent protests swept across parts of the country following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, raising fears of deeper

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Modi honoured by Oman, joins legends Mandela, Queen Elizabeth

Modi honoured by Oman, joins legends Mandela, Queen Elizabeth

Modi honoured by Oman, joins legends Mandela, Queen Elizabeth The honour has been bestowed on global icons like Queen Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela, and Jordan’s King Abdullah. This prestigious recognition makes PM Modi the recipient of 29 international honours, reflecting the deepening trust and goodwill India enjoys across regions and cultures. Soon after receiving the honour,

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Uganda’s elections could reshape lives, power, and regional stability

Uganda’s elections could reshape lives, power, and regional stability

Uganda’s elections could reshape lives, power, and regional stability Uganda heads to tense polls as Museveni faces Bobi Wine, with citizens hoping change might finally be possible On January 15, 2026, Ugandans will head to the polls in what many see as one of the most consequential elections in the country’s recent history. The vote

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Europe eyes Africa, racing China for influence and trust

Europe eyes Africa, racing China for influence and trust

Europe eyes Africa, racing China for influence and trust Can Europe realistically counter China’s deepening global influence? The Global South has always been a contested space for the world’s major powers. While wars and military interventions dominate headlines, the real struggle today is quieter but no less intense. It is being fought with loans, infrastructure

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Trump promises $1,776 troop bonus, touts strong economy

Trump promises $1,776 troop bonus, touts strong economy

Trump promises $1,776 troop bonus, touts strong economy Trump announces $1,776 troop bonus, praises strong economy, promises support for soldiers Troop bonuses arrive as families struggle with rising prices, weaker job prospects, and everyday anxieties about affording basic needs and holidays President Donald Trump used a White House address on Wednesday night, December 17, 2025,

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US court backs removal order, Indian family faces uncertainty

US court backs removal order, Indian family faces uncertainty

US court backs removal order, Indian family faces uncertainty Administrative removal speeds deportation, leaving non-citizens convicted of serious crimes without a court hearing or chance to plead. Washington: A US federal appeals court has upheld a final administrative removal order against an Indian national, closing the door on his attempt to challenge the process and

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Trump widens travel ban, impacting families across 20 nations

Trump widens travel ban, impacting families across 20 nations

Trump widens travel ban, impacting families across 20 nations Restrictions affect visitors and immigrants seeking safety, opportunity Washington: US President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation significantly expanding United States travel restrictions, adding 20 more countries and the Palestinian Authority to an already controversial list. The decision sharply widens the limits on who can

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Australian police say Bondi shooting inspired by Islamic State

Australian police say Bondi shooting inspired by Islamic State

Australian police say Bondi shooting inspired by Islamic State Australian authorities have formally described the mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach that killed 15 people during a Hanukkah celebration as a terrorist attack inspired by the Islamic State group, underscoring the scale and gravity of one of the nation’s deadliest acts of violence in recent

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Trump says Ukraine war deal closer after Berlin

Trump says Ukraine war deal closer after Berlin

Trump says Ukraine war deal closer after Berlin Europe and US pledge strong, shared security for Ukraine European leaders say they and the US stand united, pledging close cooperation to deliver strong, lasting security guarantees for Ukraine. US President Donald Trump struck an optimistic tone this week, saying an agreement to end Russia’s war on

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