A crown of thorns awaits the incumbent PM of Pakistan

As and when Shehbaz Sharif takes over as the new Prime Minister, his biggest challenge would be “how to steer Pakistan’s economy to a certain modicum of stability”. But he faces three immediate stumbling blocks–his elder brother Nawaz Sharif, the Army chief General Asim Munir and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Indian legislator, 37, dies in car accident

G Lasya Nanditha, a prominent Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) politician and Member of the Telangana Legislative Assembly, died in a car accident in Sangareddy on Friday.

Dani Alves trial: Ex-Brazil player guilty of nightclub rape

A court in Spain has found former Barcelona and Brazil footballer Dani Alves guilty of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub.

U.S. lands unmanned Odysseus spacecraft on moon

An unmanned, robotic lunar lander launched by a private U.S. company landed on the moon Thursday evening

India, Greece have agreed to take bilateral trade to two times by year 2030: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the visit of Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to India reflected the strengthening of the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Japanese mafia boss conspired to traffic nuclear materials, says US

US prosecutors have charged an alleged member of the Japanese mafia with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials.

Confusion in Pakistan increases as rigging allegations come to the fore

The resignation of a senior bureaucrat in Pakistan in Rawalpindi with an admission that he helped rig the 8 February elections has upset all the plans that the Pakistan Army had so carefully crafted to bring PML(N) chief Nawaz Sharif back to power.

Raisina Dialogue 2024 begins

India’s high-profile conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, the Raisina Dialogue, is set to convene its 9th edition from February 21 to 23. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the conference is dedicated to tackling pressing issues confronting the global community, will witness the inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 21.

Crew abandon UK-registered cargo ship after Houthi attack off Yemen

The crew of a Belize-flagged, British-registered cargo vessel have abandoned ship off Yemen after it was hit by missiles fired by the Houthi movement.

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.