Defense
Opinion: Another Set of Sanctions on Russia
Miffed that Russia refuses to cease fighting along the current front lines, which would facilitate a ceasefire of sorts as a starting point, President Donald Trump has imposed tough sanctions…
Energy
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Australia
Landmark Critical Minerals Framework and AUKUS Commitments Anchor Albanese’s Visit to Washington
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the White House on October 20, 2025, in a high-profile meeting with US President Donald Trump, highlighting a shared focus on defense cooperation, trade,…
Economy
China’s WTO Salvo Tests India’s ‘Make in India’ Firewall
The electric vehicle wars have gone multilateral. China has dragged India to the World Trade Organization (WTO), alleging that New Delhi’s flagship industrial policies — designed to wean the country…
Climate Change
Nepal’s Envoy to UN Highlights Democratic Transition, Gen Z Protests, and Global Crises at UNGA 80
Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa, declared that Nepal stands at a “historical crossroads,” stressing that the “only viable road ahead of us is that…
Community
From Lab to Coastline: Can IISc’s Siphon Desalination Really Quench India’s Thirst?
India’s chronic water crisis has long been a paradox: surrounded by seas yet struggling to provide clean drinking water to millions. Now, scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)…
Diplomacy
Resetting India–US Relations: A Strategic Arctic Opportunity
When India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi shook hands with China’s President Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, the headlines wrote themselves: India…
Defense
Guest Column: The “T” Has Arrived… With Some Pain and Choices
The day arrived, but not many were nursing any illusion that President Donald Trump was going to throw in any extensions. Official India seemed ready for August 27, knowing full…
Community
Virginia Lawmakers Oppose Golden to Mars Power Line Route, Cite Harm to Loudoun Residents
Virginia lawmakers, representing Loudoun County, are raising strong objections to the proposed Golden to Mars (GTM) high-voltage transmission lines in the County, warning that the project would impose a “disproportionate…
Australia
From Sanctions to Solutions: Use Russia’s Frozen Billions for Peace
“Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.” — John F. Kennedy It is heartening to see the United States and its NATO allies…
Defense
Nuclear, Private Capital Cast as Anchors in India’s Energy Transition
India’s economic future will hinge on how decisively it navigates the energy transition, with nuclear power and private investment set to take center stage, a parliamentary committee has warned. The…
Economy
JSW, POSCO Eye $7.2 Billion India steel JV as ‘Green Steel’ Demand Surges
India’s JSW Steel and South Korea’s POSCO Group have signed a non-binding agreement to explore a 50:50 joint venture for a 6 million tons per annum (MTPA) integrated steel plant,…
East Asia
Double Standards and Tariffs: U.S. Slaps India, Spares China
The Trump administration’s announcement of sweeping new tariffs on Indian goods has sent tremors through India’s trade and diplomatic circles, raising urgent questions about the durability of the India-U.S. strategic…
Diplomacy
Biggest Indian American GOP Donor Urges PM Modi to Call President Trump to Resolve U.S.-India Tariff Dispute
Asha Jadeja, the first and biggest Indian American donor to the Republican Party, and a prominent Trump administration insider, has called on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to personally reach…
Diplomacy
India Slams ‘Unfair’ U.S. Tariff Hike, Keeps Retaliation Option Open
India signaled on August 6, 2025, it would take “all actions necessary” to protect its national interests after Washington moved to double tariffs on Indian goods to 50 percent in…
Community
PM Modi Embarks on Official Visit to UK and Maldives
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi today departed for an official visit to the United Kingdom and the Republic of Maldives from July 23-26, 2025. In his departure statement, released by…
Community
Bullet Train Push: India Moves Closer to Operational Launch with Tunnel Opening
India's ambitious high-speed rail project, a symbol of its modernization drive, has marked a significant leap forward on July 14, 2025, with the opening of the first section of its…