Sobriety, solemnity, military honors, and moments of celebration continue to mark commemorations across several parts of Europe, particularly in Belgium and Italy, as communities remember the supreme sacrifices made by …
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US Hosts First G20 Sherpa Meeting in Washington, Outlines Economic Priorities for 2026 Presidency
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe United States convened the first G20 Sherpa meeting of its 2026 Presidency in Washington on December 15 and 16, 2025, describing the discussions as “successful.” The meeting brought together …
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Nearly four years after Russia launched what was supposed to be a lightning operation to decapitate Ukraine in days, Vladimir Putin is still explaining—patiently, sternly, and with imperial nostalgia—that peace …
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India and France Host United Nations Event to Set Stage for AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe Permanent Missions of India and France to the United Nations jointly organized an event titled “From Action to Impact – A Curtain Raiser to the AI Impact Summit” on …
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Germany Men, Netherlands Women Claim Junior Hockey World Cup Titles as Quality Gap Raises Format Questions
by Prabhjot Singh 4 minutes readGermany 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 …