India’s rail corridors to strengthen global supply chain

India’s rail corridors will not only reduce the domestic costs of logistics but also strengthen the low and middle income countries connect with the global value chains, expand production possibility frontiers and create immense employment opportunities.

China to send coast guard ships as tensions rise over Taiwanese islands

China’s coast guard said on Sunday it will strengthen its law enforcement activities and carry out regular patrols around a small group of Taiwanese-controlled islands off the Chinese coast as tensions rise over the deaths of two Chinese nationals.

Report claims China spying on exiled Tibetans to collect personal info

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRS) released a report, followed by an organisation based in the North Indian hill town of Dharamshala, revealing Chinese authorities’ surveillance of exile Tibetans to collect personal information.

Building maritime cooperation: Milan 2024 amidst escalating tension with China

The 12th edition of the Multilateral Naval Exercise - 2024 (MILAN) is to be held at Visakhapatnam from February 19 to 27, and likely witness the largest-ever participation by over 50 countries and nearly 20 ships from friendly nations as compared to last year where only 39 countries participated.

Ukraine withdraws from Avdiivka, Putin hails ’important victory’

Russian President Vladimir Putin called the capture of Avdiivka ’’an important victory’’ after Ukraine’s military chief said on Saturday that his troops withdrew from the devastated town in the east of the country after months of intense combat.

Indian companies’ investments in Bangladesh on the rise

Indian companies have increased their investments in Bangladesh in recent years, recognising the country’s growing economy and strategic location.

Former Thai prime minister released on parole

Thailand’s convicted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has arrived at his mansion in the capital Bangkok after being released on parole.

’India Out’ movement surfaces in Bangladesh: Echoes of Maldives

Despite the geographical distance between the Maldives and Bangladesh, a shared narrative emerges through the ’India Out’ campaign. This campaign, initiated by the main opposition party in Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina’s election victory,

UK lawmaker shares concerns over Uyghur genocide in Xinjiang

Alicia Kearns, a UK lawmaker in the House of Commons, recently shared her concerns on social media regarding the ongoing suppression and genocide of the Uyghur Muslim community in Xinjiang, China.

India’s investments power Sri Lanka’s energy transition

The burgeoning partnership between India and Sri Lanka in the energy sector unfolds as a tale of promise and progress, rooted in mutual respect and shared goals. With a focus on sustainable development and collaboration, both nations are poised to reap the rewards of this dynamic relationship.

Japan no longer world’s third-largest economy as it slips into recession

Japan’s economy is now the world’s fourth-largest after it contracted in the last quarter of 2023 and fell behind Germany.

China grapples with huge shortage of Blue-Collar Workers to run industries

Even as China’s prowess in critical technologies is acknowledged widely in the world, the country is overwhelmingly lacking in skilled manpower who could plug a gaping hole in its industrial sector, struggling to find pace with the demand of time.

One dead and 21 injured near Super Bowl parade

One person has died and 21 people were wounded in a shooting in Missouri at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade.

China ’’Pushes the Boundaries’’ with its expanding borders

In late 2021, Chairman Xi Jinping famously told President Joe Biden, ’’Aggression or hegemony is not in the blood of the Chinese nation. Since the founding of the people’s republic, China has never started a single war or conflict, and has never taken one inch of land from other countries.

China fails to stop New Jersey Township Mayor from raising Tibetan flag to celebrate Losar

Losar, the Tibetan New Year, which fell on Feb 10 this time, was celebrated in the US State Department while Mayor Michael Melham of Belleville Township in the state of New Jersey flew the Tibetan national flag on Feb 9, rejecting a written objection from China’s vice consul in New York.

In big win for Indian diplomacy, Qatar releases eight Navy veterans jailed over spying charges

Eight Indian Navy veterans, who were in prison in Qatar over spying allegations and even at one point sentenced to death, have been released by the Arab country, the Indian government confirmed on Monday. The release is seen as a big diplomtic victory of India and Prime Minister Modi who supposedly personally intervened to secure their freedom.

US Senate passes $95 billion Ukraine aid bill

The US Senate passed a $95.3 billion foreign aid bill with assistance for Ukraine and Israel in a vote early Tuesday morning, setting up a showdown with the House as Speaker Mike Johnson has criticized the legislation.

Kenyan marathon world record holder dies in road accident

The men’s marathon world record holder, Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum, 24, has died in a road accident in his home country.

Kansas City Chiefs beat San Francisco 49ers to win Super Bowl 2024

The Kansas City Chiefs fought back to beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime and win their third Super Bowl in five years.

Taylor Swift celebrates boyfriend Travis Kelce’s NFL win

Surrounded by football fans, cameras and confetti, Taylor Swift shared an on-field kiss with boyfriend Travis Kelce after the American football star earned a second straight Super Bowl win.

PM Modi’s UAE visit on Feb 13-14; to inaugurate first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to embark on a two-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 13-14 during which he will inaugurate the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, BAPS Mandir, and will also address the Indian diaspora.

Myanmar’s military government enforces conscription law

The government in Myanmar has announced compulsory military service for all young men and women as the country’s turmoil continues.

King Charles thanks public for support after cancer diagnosis

King Charles has given his ’’heartfelt thanks’’ for messages of support from the public, in his first statement since being diagnosed with cancer.

India lays out red carpet for JVP leadership ahead of Sri Lanka polls

New Delhi: India laid out a red carpet for Sri Lanka’s rising political star Aruna Kumar Dissanayake or AKD as the government hosted him in New Delhi and Gujarat ahead of the national elections in the island nation.

Jaishankar lauds India-Australia ties at 7th Indian Ocean Conference

The External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, lauded the deepening relationship between India and Australia during his address at the 7th Indian Ocean Conference held in Perth. Describing the ties as ’’increasingly consequential,’’ Jaishankar highlighted the nations’ status as Comprehensive Strategic Partners, Quad members, and collaborators in trilaterals with France and Indonesia.

European Union questions credibility of Pakistan’s elections

Amid reports of rigging in Pakistan general elections conducted on February 8, the European Union has ’’regretted’’ the lack of a ’’level playing field’’ for leaders of all political parties referring to restrictions on former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI).

IMF warns of Maldives foreign debt crisis after China borrowing

The strategically-placed Indian Ocean nation of the Maldives, which has borrowed heavily from China and shifted allegiance from India, is at high risk of ’’debt distress,’’ the IMF warned Wednesday.

Former PM Imran Khan gets bail In military installations attack cases

An anti-terrorism court on Saturday granted bail to jailed former Pakistan premier Imran Khan in 12 cases linked to the May 9 attacks on military installations by his supporters following his arrest in an alleged corruption case.

Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan’s PTI neck-and-neck in first results

With results from Pakistan’s election trickling in slower than normal, candidates backed by former prime minister Imran Khan’s party appeared to be doing better than expected, as he was seen neck-and-neck with the favourite Nawaz Sharif.

Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi

Ukraine’s president has sacked the commander-in-chief of the country’s armed forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi.