TGV Desk
Italy Prepares Naval Mission to Protect Shipping Near Bab el-Mandeb
Italy is preparing a possible naval mission to protect its merchant ships near Bab el-Mandeb as Houthi advances and attacks raise fresh risks to Red Sea trade. Rome has activated the navy to prepare protective measures but has not yet announced which ships could be deployed.
Trump Administration Approves $24.3 Billion Saudi Fighter Jet Sale
The US State Department has approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth fighters and 49 engines to Saudi Arabia. The deal still needs congressional approval and could reshape Gulf air power while testing Washington’s commitment to preserving Israel’s military edge.
Pakistan Slashes Government Fuel Use as Bangladesh Struggles With Blackouts
Pakistan has revived emergency fuel cuts and spending restrictions as the Gulf war drives up oil prices, while Bangladesh is battling LNG shortages, blackouts and factory disruption. The crisis is exposing how deeply both economies depend on imported energy.
Tata Sons Extends Chandrasekaran’s Tenure Amid Boardroom Rift
Tata Sons has reappointed N. Chandrasekaran as executive chairman for another five years, reversing his earlier plan to step down in 2027. The decision gives Tata leadership continuity but has exposed a boardroom rift with Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata as listing pressure mounts.
UN Probe Says US Strikes on Iranian School and Sports Centre Were War Crimes
A UN fact-finding mission says there are reasonable grounds to believe the US committed war crimes in two February strikes in Iran, including an attack on a primary school in Minab.
India Says Pakistan-China Border Panel Has No Legal Standing
India has rejected a newly operationalised Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, saying it has no legal basis because it concerns territory part of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The dispute revives India’s long-standing objection to the 1963 China-Pakistan border agreement.
Applied Materials Announces $5 Billion India Semiconductor Investment
Applied Materials will invest $5 billion in India by 2035, including a 140-acre semiconductor research park, a tenfold expansion of local supply-chain capacity and a larger R&D workforce. The move strengthens India’s push to build a complete chip ecosystem beyond fabrication and assembly.
Venezuela Is Suddenly ‘Cooperating’ on Drugs After Washington Took Control of the Transition
The US has removed Venezuela from its list of countries deemed to be failing on counternarcotics obligations, months after American forces captured Nicolás Maduro and Washington began reshaping the country’s political and oil sectors.
India Warns US Russia Sanctions Bill Could Hurt Bilateral Ties
India says it will take all necessary steps to protect its trade, economic and energy interests after the US Congress cleared a sanctions bill allowing tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas. The measure now awaits President Trump’s signature.
Argentina Judge Moves to Stop Major Oil Project Near Falkland Islands
An Argentine federal judge has ordered Navitas Petroleum and Rockhopper Exploration to halt work on the Sea Lion oil project near the Falkland Islands. The ruling cites environmental and sovereignty concerns, but enforcement remains uncertain because Argentina does not control the territory.
Thirteen Years Later, 10 Get Death for Jhiram Ghati Maoist Attack
A special NIA court in Jagdalpur has sentenced 10 Maoists to death for the 2013 Jhiram Ghati ambush that killed 27 people, including senior Chhattisgarh Congress leaders. The convicts plan to appeal, while 28 others named in the case remain wanted.
Trump Warns EU of Trade Retaliation Over Canada Membership Plan
Donald Trump has threatened the EU with heavy tariffs and possible trade restrictions if Brussels moves ahead with plans for closer association with Canada. He called the proposal a potential “hostile act”, raising fresh uncertainty around the $1.6 trillion US-EU trade relationship.