Nepal’s economy is showcasing a notable degree of resilience, characterized by moderating inflation and a strengthening external sector, according to the latest “Nepal Economy Update” report by CareEdge, a subsidiary …
South Asia
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Japan’s Consul-General in Perth Reaffirms Quad Vision: Friendship, Prosperity, and a Free Indo-Pacific
by Pooja Bhardwaj 6 minutes readReflecting on the evolution of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), comprising Japan, India, Australia, and the United States, Japan’s Consul-General in Perth, Atsushi Karimata emphasized that cooperation among member nations …
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Indian Ambassador Leads International Day of Yoga Celebrations at Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readOn a bright, sunny morning, more than 500 yoga enthusiasts from the Washington DC metropolitan area (DMV) gathered at the historic Lincoln Memorial on June 19, 2025, to celebrate the …
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White House Warns Iran Could Build Nuclear Weapon Within Weeks
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe White House has issued a stark warning that Iran is just weeks away from attaining nuclear capability, a development that would pose an “existential threat” not only to Israel …
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U.S. Implements Stricter Vetting for Student and Exchange Visitor Visas, Including Social Media Checks
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readReaffirming that obtaining a U.S. visa is a “privilege, not a right,” the U.S. State Department announced on June 18, 2025, that all applicants under the F, M, and J …
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India Anchors South Asia’s FDI Stability Amid Global Investment Headwinds
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readSouth Asia held firm in the face of a global foreign investment downturn in 2024, even as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) raised red flags over …
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Mahindra to Manufacture Components for Airbus, Embraer in $300M Aernnova Pact
by R. Suryamurthy 1 minutes readSpanish aerospace firm Aernnova Aerospace, SAU and India’s Mahindra Aerostructures Pvt. Ltd (MASPL) have signed a multi-year contract valued at approximately $300 million, the companies announced on June 17, 2025. …
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President Trump Hosts Pakistan Army Chief Amid South Asia Tensions; PM Modi Rejects Mediation, Clarifies India’s Position
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readIn an unprecedented development, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Army Staff of Pakistan, for a closed door luncheon at the White House …
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Gold Glitters Globally, But India’s Jewelry Demand Dims
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readIndia’s gold market is experiencing a complex period of contrasting trends, with international gold prices hitting new highs in June while domestic jewelry sales remain subdued. Despite this, physical gold …
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Spanberger, Hashmi, and Jones Clinch Democratic Nominations in Virginia’s 2025 Primary
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readVirginia Democrats have officially selected their statewide candidates for the 2025 general election. In the June 17 primary, former U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger secured the party’s nomination for Governor, State …