Washington, Dec 8 (IANS) The 2026 US defence bill intensifies Washington’s pushback against China, tightening restrictions on Chinese military-linked companies and expanding political, economic, and military support for Taiwan. Congressional… Continue reading NDAA 2026 sharpens US hard line on China, expands major Taiwan push
Washington, Dec 8 (IANS) India’s engagement with Russia during last week’s PM Modi-Putin summit is rooted not in anti-Western sentiment but in a strategic calculus shaped by China’s assertiveness, according… Continue reading India’s outreach to Russia driven by China threat, says analyst
Washington, Dec 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump raised the possibility of antitrust hurdles for Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros., warning that the streaming giant’s already dominant scale “could… Continue reading Trump flags antitrust risks in Netflix–Warner mega-merger
Washington, Dec 8 (IANS) Congressional leaders released the compromise version of the fiscal 2026 National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA), setting the stage for a vote this week on the annual… Continue reading US Congress unveils compromise fiscal 2026 defense bill
Washington, Dec 8 (IANS) The latest US defence authorisation bill assigns India a key role in Washington’s Indo-Pacific and nuclear strategies, directing sustained consultations on India’s nuclear liability rules and… Continue reading NDAA names India key partner in US nuclear, Indo-Pacific plans
Kathmandu, Dec 6 (IANS) Nepal has been witnessing a series of corruption allegations in recent years, particularly in projects involving Chinese contractors or suppliers. The latest controversy concerns the billing… Continue reading Nepal grapples with mounting corruption claims linked to Chinese contractors and suppliers
Dhaka, Dec 6 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League party on Saturday reiterated that the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government continues to work towards erasing the history of the country’s 1971 Liberation War… Continue reading Bangladesh: Awami League slams Yunus govt for erasing 1971 history
Moscow, Dec 6 (IANS) Russia is taking all necessary measures to ensure its national security amid the growing presence and military activities of NATO member states in the Arctic region,… Continue reading NATO’s Arctic activities pose security threat to Russia: Ambassador
Moscow/New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The just-concluded visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India underscored a clear message that the era of Western veto power over Indian grand strategic… Continue reading Russian President Putin’s visit signals India won’t bow to Western pressure
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Unequivocally condemning terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism, Quad partners – including, India, Japan, Australia, and the United States – have… Continue reading Quad members vow to punish perpetrators, organisers, and financiers of Red Fort blast
Washington, Dec 6 (IANS) African American singer and longtime India admirer Mary Millben has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “the most influential and the most important leader right now… Continue reading PM Modi most influential leader in geopolitics, says Mary Millben
Washington, Dec 6 (IANS) US and Ukrainian negotiators held the second day of talks in Miami, the US state of Florida, continuing discussions on the US-proposed peace plan for the… Continue reading US, Ukrainian negotiators meet in Miami: Report
Islamabad, Dec 6 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation accused Pakistan of deliberate neglect, institutional apathy and decades-long refusal to preserve the religious heritage of the Hindu and Sikh communities–… Continue reading Rights body accuses Pakistan of systematic neglect of Hindu and Sikh heritage
Washington, Dec 6 (IANS) The White House’s newly released National Security Strategy (NSS) sends a clear signal of continuity in Washington’s long-term approach to India, senior Indo-Pacific analyst Lisa Curtis… Continue reading New US National Security Strategy underscores India’s Indo-Pacific role: Expert
Washington, Dec 6 (IANS) The US Supreme Court agreed to decide the legality of President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship, which has been treated as… Continue reading US Supreme Court agrees to decide legality of Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship
