Rubio’s remarks and the limits of strategic empathy
The article analyzes the implications of a U.S. strike in the Strait of Hormuz that killed three Indian sailors and the subsequent controversial remarks by U.S. Secretary of Sta...
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18 June 2026
17 June 2026
How Herat defied the Taliban regime, chanting ‘women, work and freedom’
The article details recent protests in Herat, Afghanistan, where women and men defied the Taliban regime, chanting 'Women, Work and Freedom' against strict dress codes and restr...
Outreach to high-risk population, standardized, intelligence-led response model must to nullify cyber fraud challenges: U.P. police
Uttar Pradesh police officials have called for a standardized, intelligence-led response model, swift account blocking, and extensive public outreach to combat rising cyber frau...
Oil prices fall below $80 per barrel, while U.S. stocks drift
The article discusses a significant drop in global oil prices below $80 per barrel, influenced by optimism surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran deal that could reopen the Strait of...
A nation determined to endure and overcome
The article provides a historical overview of Iran's modern journey, highlighting its internal paradoxes and external interactions. It traces the country's oscillation between W...
Prime Minister meets President of the United Arab Emirates on the sidelines of the G7 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France. They reviewed the strong India-UAE Com...
Prime Minister’s meeting with Prime Minister of UK on the sidelines of the G7 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. They reviewed progress in India-UK relations acr...
The long-term implications of the U.S.-Iran deal
The article analyzes the complex implications of a potential U.S.-Iran deal, highlighting the geopolitical shifts in West Asia, the limits of American military power, the potent...
Limits of America: On the U.S.-Iran agreement
The article analyzes a recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the U.S. and Iran aimed at ending hostilities, lifting blockades in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman...
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with leaders of U.K., UAE on the sidelines of G7 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and UAE ruler Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. Disc...
Moving from war to deal in a deeply divided region
The article analyzes a recent US-Iran deal, highlighting that military force alone is insufficient without a political settlement. It details the factors compelling both the US ...
Primed to treat: On Kerala and Nipah
The article discusses the recurring emergence of the Nipah virus in Kerala, highlighting both the ecological and anthropogenic factors contributing to its spread from fruit bats...