The escalating geopolitical standoff between Israel and Iran is rattling global commodity markets and reigniting fears of economic volatility, particularly in energy-importing nations like India. While India’s trade exposure to …
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Economic Stability Improves in Nepal as Inflation Eases, Trade Expands
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readNepal’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 …
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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 …