Xi's APEC power play overshadows Trump summit exit
Chinese President Xi Jinping makes strategic moves at APEC summit, positioning China as global leader while Trump's departure creates vacuum. Analysis of geopolitical shifts.
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Chabahar Port: India's Strategic Masterstroke
Discover how India's Chabahar Port deal with Iran is reshaping regional geopolitics, creating new trade corridors, and countering China's Belt and Road Initiative. Analysis of economic and strategic implications.
India wraps up operations at Tajikistan's Ayni Airbase
India concludes military operations at Tajikistan's Ayni Airbase as key defense pact expires, marking a significant shift in Central Asian strategy. Explore the implications for regional security and India's diplomatic future in the heart of Asia.
Japan PM Takaichi, China's Xi to Hold First Talks in South Korea
In a historic diplomatic move, Japan's Prime Minister Sana Takaichi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold their first-ever bilateral talks on South Korean soil, signaling a potential thaw in regional relations.
India vacates Tajikistan airbase after 22 years
India has officially vacated the Ayni Airbase in Tajikistan after 22 years of military presence. The Ministry of External Affairs confirms the withdrawal, marking a significant shift in India's Central Asian strategic footprint.
Pakistan's Geopolitical Decline: Regional Shifts Leave Islamabad Isolated
Pakistan's strategic importance has dramatically diminished as global powers pivot toward India and Middle Eastern nations. Explore the factors behind Islamabad's fading geopolitical relevance.
Xi counters Trump on China's Thailand-Cambodia mediation role
Chinese President Xi Jinping firmly refutes Donald Trump's assertion that China wasn't involved in mediating the Thailand-Cambodia dispute, highlighting Beijing's significant diplomatic contributions to regional peace in Southeast Asia.
US grants India 6-month Chabahar Port sanctions waiver
In a major diplomatic victory, India secures six-month extension of US sanctions waiver for Chabahar Port, strengthening regional connectivity and trade ties with Afghanistan and Central Asia.
Russia's 'Doomsday' Warplane in Venezuela Sparks US Conflict Fears
Exclusive: Putin's mysterious Ilyushin Il-80 'flying Kremlin' arrives in Venezuela as Russia-US confrontation intensifies in Latin America. Experts warn this could trigger direct military conflict.
Pay Commission Triggers Union Outrage Over Benefit Cuts
Trade unions erupt in anger as 8th Central Pay Commission recommendations threaten to slash employee benefits. DA merger, LTC restrictions, and medical coverage changes trigger nationwide protests.
SE Asia Central Banks Hold Rates to Defend Currencies
Indonesia and Thailand maintain interest rates as regional central banks prioritize currency stability over growth. Rupiah and Baht face pressure from US Fed policy and China's economic slowdown.
Trump's Asia Triumph: Xi Meeting Amid Praise & Criticism
Donald Trump's diplomatic tour of Asia receives mixed reactions - lavish praise overseas while facing domestic scrutiny, with all eyes on crucial Thursday meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Trump-Xi Summit: New World Order Ahead?
As Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare for their potential summit, global power dynamics hang in balance. Expert analysis on what this meeting means for US-China relations and the future of global governance.
India Rising, China Shrinking: Ex-Singapore PM's Prediction
Former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong forecasts a dramatic power realignment in Asia, predicting India's ascent as China's influence declines. Get exclusive insights into this geopolitical transformation.
North Korea fires missiles before Trump's Seoul visit
North Korea conducts strategic cruise missile tests as former US President Donald Trump prepares for Seoul visit, raising security concerns across the Korean Peninsula.
Trump's Asia Pacts Counter China Mineral Control
As Trump visits Asia, new US pacts with Southeast Asian nations aim to break China's stranglehold on critical mineral supply chains essential for clean energy and defense technologies.
Trump's Asia Return: Impact on India-China-US Relations
As Donald Trump eyes a potential political comeback, C. Raja Mohan analyzes what renewed US-China tensions could mean for India and Asian geopolitics. Explore the strategic opportunities and challenges ahead.
Trump's Asia Tariff Mission: Reshaping Global Trade
As Donald Trump eyes a potential return to the White House, his ambitious tariff agenda faces its ultimate test in Asia. Explore the complex trade dynamics, potential economic impacts, and geopolitical implications of his proposed protectionist policies.
Bangladesh-Pakistan move worries Indian security
Sheikh Hasina's interim replacement makes controversial diplomatic move toward Pakistan, raising serious concerns in New Delhi about regional security dynamics and strategic implications for India.
India's Open-Weight AI Revolution: Beating Big Tech
Discover how India's embrace of open-weight AI models could democratize artificial intelligence, reduce foreign dependency, and empower local developers in the global tech race.
Jaishankar: India's anti-terror defence rights non-negotiable
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivers powerful statement at East Asia Summit, asserting India's unwavering stance on counter-terrorism and national security rights.
ASEAN Expansion: East Timor Bid & India's Strategy
ASEAN considers East Timor's membership bid, a geopolitical shift with significant implications for India's Act East Policy and regional dynamics. Essential reading for UPSC aspirants.
Trump Inks Trade Pacts with Southeast Asian Nations
Former President Donald Trump secures strategic trade agreements with Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam, marking a significant shift in US-Asia economic relations and setting the stage for potential 2024 trade policies.
Xi Jinping vs Trump: Global Power Dynamics Shift
As Donald Trump prepares for potential political comeback, experts analyze how Xi Jinping's increasingly assertive foreign policy could reshape US-China relations and global power dynamics.
East Timor Joins ASEAN as 11th Member Nation
Southeast Asia's regional bloc ASEAN achieves historic milestone as East Timor becomes its 11th member nation, marking significant geopolitical shift in the region.
PM Modi: 21st Century is India-ASEAN Century
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes cultural diplomacy and economic partnership at ASEAN-India Summit, positioning the collaboration as key to 21st century global progress.
Trump Aide: Pakistan Ties Expansion Won't Impact India Relations
Senior Trump aide confirms US may expand cooperation with Pakistan while maintaining strong strategic partnership with India. Exclusive analysis of evolving diplomatic dynamics.
Pakistan's Strategic Depth Doctrine Collapses
Pakistan's decades-long 'strategic depth' policy toward Afghanistan has dramatically failed, leaving Islamabad isolated as Taliban alignment backfires. Analysis reveals Pakistan's diminishing regional influence.
Pakistan's Frankenstein Monster: Ex-Diplomat Reveals
Former diplomat Tilak Devasher exposes how Pakistan's creation of extremist proxies during Soviet-Afghan war has returned to haunt the nation, creating lasting instability.
ASEAN Summit: Trump Returns, Modi Virtual, Peace Deals
Global leaders converge for ASEAN Summit with Trump's comeback tour, Modi's digital diplomacy, and landmark peace agreements shaping Asia's future. Exclusive insights inside.
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