geopolitics

Pakistan’s Defence Day Collides With Growing Scrutiny Over Human Rights

UN experts and rights groups criticize Pakistan over enforced disappearances and religious persecution as country marks Defence Day.

Huawei Faces US Jury as Landmark Racketeering Trial Begins in New York

Huawei faces a US jury in a landmark racketeering trial involving allegations of trade-secret theft, sanctions evasion and financial fraud, bringing an eight-year legal battle at the heart of the US-China technology rivalry to court.

Iran Threatens ‘Economic Warfare’ Against US as Regional Conflict Widens

Iran has threatened “economic warfare” against the US, warning of new restrictions across the Persian Gulf as attacks on tankers, warships and Saudi targets raise fears that the conflict could spread further and disrupt global energy markets.

UK to announce trade restrictions on West Bank settlements

Britain set to unveil trade curbs on goods from Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank, risking diplomatic friction with Israel.

₹1.1 Lakh Crore Military Upgrade After Lessons From Operation Sindoor

India greenlights Rs 1 lakh crore defence spending on Sukhoi jets and mine systems to counter China-Pakistan challenges.

Pakistan Chief Minister's India terror remark triggers political backlash, government distances itself

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's suggestion to use an "India card" on terror issues sparks backlash in Pakistan as government distances itself from the statement.

Trump Threatens to Block Bombardier Jets as US-Canada Trade War Escalates

President threatens Canadian aircraft maker's US market access as retaliatory tariffs worth $20bn take effect in widening trade conflict

US military controls or accesses more than 100 Australian defence sites, new data shows

New data reveals US military controls 17 Australian facilities outright and accesses 75 more, raising questions about sovereignty and risks of unwanted involvement in Pacific conflicts.

Russia pledges unlimited oil supply to India amid US tariff threats

Russia commits to supply India unlimited oil as envoy criticizes pressure tactics amid reported US threats of 100% tariffs on energy imports.

Trump Envoys Fail to Secure Ukraine Breakthrough After Moscow and Kyiv Talks

US President Donald Trump's envoys have failed to secure a breakthrough in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war after

India Hosts Tiananmen Uprising Leader Days Before Expected Xi Visit

India allows Tiananmen leader to visit and criticize Beijing's Communist Party just ahead of a scheduled Modi-Xi summit, reports say.

North Korea Commissions Nuclear-Capable Destroyer as Kim Expands Naval Deterrent

North Korea has commissioned a new 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim Jong Un says will form part of the country&