International Relations
5 min
Iranian strikes pose ‘existential threat’, Gulf states tell UN
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states addressed the 47-member UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, describing Iranian drone and missile strikes on thei...
Economics
Polity & Governance
International Relations
6 min
Sweeping govt order to speed up PNG switch—faster approvals, stricter timelines, nudge to households
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas notified the Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution (Through Laying, Building, Operation and Expansion of ...
International Relations
Economics
5 min
With eyes on trade deals and reform in global governance, Lula heads to India with 260 firms
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visited India (February 18–22, 2026) with the largest-ever Brazilian delegation to India: 260 leading companies...
International Relations
Environment & Ecology
5 min
Trump’s boycott and Europe’s backslide may make BRICS lead climate debate and action at COP30
COP30, the 30th Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC, was held in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025 — the first COP hosted in the Amazon region. The United Stat...
Internal Security
International Relations
5 min
China border patrols went up significantly post Galwan clash, data shows
Data published in the Union Home Ministry's Annual Report 2024–25 shows that the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) significantly ramped up patrols along the ...
Polity & Governance
International Relations
4 min
Govt eyes more control of foreign-funded assets under FCRA amendment Bill
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha, proposing a new 'designated authority' with civil court powers to...
International Relations
4 min
BRICS shifts gears as Brazil passes the gavel to India amid global tensions and ambitious goals
Brazil formally transferred the BRICS presidency to India on December 12, 2025, at the 4th BRICS Sherpas Meeting, when Ambassador Mauricio Lyrio (Brazil) han...
International Relations
5 min
Turbulent South America builds up resistance to U.S.’s ‘Donroe doctrine’
Following the US military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on 3 January 2026, Latin America — a continent of more than 450 million people — is ...
International Relations
5 min
Trump’s ‘Spear of the South’ sparks regional alarm as Venezuela braces for U.S. moves
Operation Southern Spear — formally named on 13 November 2025 by the Trump administration — is a US military and surveillance campaign in the Caribbean Sea t...
Economics
International Relations
6 min
Govt says no shortage of petrol, diesel, urges public to avoid panic buying
Government officials clarified that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, LPG, kerosene, aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or fuel oil in India, urging citizens...
Economics
International Relations
Geography
6 min
West Asia conflict: Why Centre ordered coal plants to full capacity during summer
The Central government directed all coal-based power plants to operate at full capacity to meet summer peak power demand, amid a severe supply disruption to ...
International Relations
Modern History
6 min
Trump’s use of Pakistan as possible mediator with Iran sparks memories of Nixon’s China talks and Bangladesh liberation
Pakistan is emerging as the primary backchannel intermediary between the US and Iran in 2026, with senior Pakistani officials — reportedly including back-cha...
International Relations
Geography
5 min
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran military spokesperson says U.S. is negotiating with itself, state media reports
Iran's military spokesperson stated on March 25, 2026 that the US is "negotiating with itself," rejecting Trump's claims that direct US-Iran talks are underw...
International Relations
5 min
Iran-Israel war highlights: Trump sends peace plan as Iran opens to 'non-hostile' oil vessels
US President Trump stated on March 24, 2026 that negotiations with Iran to end the West Asia war were underway, asserting that Tehran "wants to make a deal s...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
Oil prices drop 5% amid hopes of ceasefire in the war in West Asia, Brent below $100
Brent crude oil prices dropped approximately 5–6% to around $98–100 per barrel on ceasefire hopes after the US indicated willingness to pursue talks with Ira...
International Relations
5 min
Watch: Trump should end the war and ask Israel to leave Iran alone | The Hindu Editorial
The US administration has signalled a shift from military escalation to diplomacy, with President Trump indicating negotiations with Iran are "underway right...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
US-Iran conflict to hit Q4FY26 earnings, supply chain restoration may take 1-2 months: Report
The ongoing US-Iran conflict is expected to dent Indian corporate earnings in Q4FY26 (January–March 2026), with the impact likely extending into FY27. Supply...