Germany in the men’s competition and the Netherlands in the women’s event closed the year with Junior Hockey World Cup titles, reaffirming their dominance in global hockey. Although the expanded …
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Spain Defeats India to Claim Ninth Place as South Africa, Ireland and Japan Close Strong at FIH Women’s Junior World Cup
by Prabhjot Singh 6 minutes readOn a day of high-intensity hockey deciding positions nine through 16, India went down fighting to Spain 1-2 to finish 10th, as South Africa, Ireland and Japan also wrapped up …
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AUKUS Ministers Signal Full Steam Ahead in Washington
by Pooja Bhardwaj 4 minutes readThe AUKUS partnership entered what ministers repeatedly described as a full steam ahead phase on December 10, 2025, in Washington as defense leaders from Australia, the United Kingdom and the …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Henrik Syse
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readHenrik Syse is an eminent philosopher, author, and former Vice Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the Nobel Peace Prize. He served a full six-year term from 2015 …
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Germany Clinches Eighth Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup Title After Shootout Win Over Spain
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readGermany’s dominance in junior men’s hockey continued as it secured a record eighth World Cup title, defeating Spain 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. …
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India’s Stalled Trade Negotiations Show the Cost of Policy Overcorrection
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readThe coming week will test India’s trade diplomacy more sharply than officials may admit. With Deputy U.S. Ambassador for Trade Rick Switzer landing in New Delhi on December 10–11 for …
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India Beats Uruguay in Shootout to Advance in Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readIndia edged past Uruguay 3-1 in a shootout after a tense 1-1 draw in their 9/12 qualification match at the FIH Hockey Junior Women’s World Cup 2025 in Santiago on …
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England Secures Ninth Place as Australia Records Its Lowest Finish at Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup
by Prabhjot Singh 5 minutes readAustralia, long regarded as a global hockey force, recorded its lowest-ever finish at the FIH Junior Men’s World Cup in Chennai, placing 11th after a 4-2 win over South Africa …
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Opinion: Between Domestic Issues and Foreign Policy Challenges
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readTalk of pressures, options, and temptations, and we have Washington DC where President Donald Trump finds himself suddenly in a tight spot, and none of this has to do with …
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India Defeats Wales 3-1 to Open Playoffs Strong in Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readIndia began its playoff campaign with a confident 3-1 win over Wales in the FIH Hockey World Cup for Junior Women in Santiago on Sunday, restoring momentum after missing out …