For two years, the Middle East has been a case study in how conflict unravels even promising economic ideas. The India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), announced with fanfare at the …
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Maryland Secretary of Higher Education Commends Global Tamil Diaspora at 12th World Tamils Economic Conference
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readBethesda, Maryland: Maryland Secretary of Higher Education, Sanjay Rai, Ph.D., commended the legacy and contributions of the Tamil diaspora, describing their global role as a “celebration of that spirit” during the …
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Global Trade Faces 2026 Slowdown as Tariffs Bite; India Braces for Shifting Headwinds
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has warned that global trade growth will sharply decelerate in 2026 as the full effects of higher tariffs, weaker demand, and inventory corrections reverberate through …
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India Reaffirms Global Leadership in Women Peacekeeping at United Nations Security Council Debate
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readAt the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Open Debate on “Women, Peace and Security” held on October 6, 2025, India reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to advancing women’s participation in peacekeeping …
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G4 Ministers Renew Push for UN Security Council Reform at 80th UNGA
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readThe Foreign Ministers of the G4 nations, Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan, met on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, 2025, …
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United Nations@80: Legacy, Challenges, and Future Directions
by Sanjay Upadhya 5 minutes readAs the United Nations commemorates its 80th anniversary, its dual nature becomes increasingly apparent. Established in 1945 following two devastating global conflicts, the organization was conceived as a safeguard against …
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As China Slows, India Wins Credit Rating Momentum with Three Upgrades in Five Months
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readIndia has notched up an unusual hat-trick of sovereign credit rating upgrades in just five months, strengthening its profile as a rare bright spot in a volatile global economy. Yet …
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UNGA President Annalena Baerbock Opens 80th Session, Calls It a “Make-or-Break Moment” for the United Nations
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readOpening the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), President Annalena Baerbock declared, on September 9, 2025, the gathering to be “no ordinary” session, emphasizing that the UN …
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BRICS Leaders Warn of Global Instability; Jaishankar Says Multilateral System Is “Failing the World”
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readAt the virtual BRICS Leaders’ Summit on September 8, 2025, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar cautioned that the state of the world today is “cause for genuine concern,” citing …
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India Clinches Asia Cup Hockey 2025, Secures Spot in FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
by Prabhjot Singh 7 minutes readAfter making heavy weather of its earlier pool and Super League games, the hosts India made a triumphant entry into the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup for men by winning …