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30 Jun, 2025

China’s High-Speed Rail: Debt and Doubt Derail Ambition

China’s high-speed railway network, a sprawling 30,000-mile marvel, stands as a symbol of the country’s rapid modernization. Launched under Xi Jinping’s ambitious vision in 2013, it has grown into one of the

Business

18 Apr, 2025

Speculation Mounts Over Next U.N. Secretary-General as Global South, Gender Push Intensifies

UNITED NATIONS — With António Guterres’s tenure as United Nations Secretary-General set to end on December 31, 2026, diplomatic circles are abuzz with speculation over who will succeed him in one of

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07 Jun, 2025

A Milestone for Maldives: Indian Honeymooner Marks One Millionth Tourist in Historic Year

VELANA, Maldives — In a vibrant celebration of tourism and sustainability, the Maldives welcomed its one millionth tourist of 2025, Kajal Singh and her husband, Indian citizens, who arrived on IndiGo Flight

Democracy’s Perils: NSA Ajit Doval Warns of Division and Decay in South Asia and Beyond

New Delhi — National Security Adviser Ajit Doval delivered a stark critique of democracy’s vulnerabilities during the 6th Sardar Patel Lecture on Governance on October 31, 2025, arguing that the system, while

01 Nov, 2025

Politics·World

In the Netherlands, a Progressive Victory Rekindles Hope Among Muslim Communities

AMSTERDAM — For many Dutch Muslims, the liberal-progressive party D66’s electoral victory this week was more than a political shift. It was a moment of reprieve. After years of rising anti-immigrant sentiment

31 Oct, 2025

World

Hanoi Welcomes Foreign Minister for Signing of Landmark U.N. Cybercrime Treaty

Hanoi — Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son met on Friday with Foreign Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel in Hà Nội, as the two nations marked a new step

27 Oct, 2025

News

From Relief to Leadership: India’s Rise as a Humanitarian First Responder

India’s foreign policy has undergone a profound transformation in recent decades, evolving from a largely reactive posture to one that is proactive, compassionate, and strategically engaged. At the heart of this evolution

21 Oct, 2025

India-Maldives·World

Russia Awards Scholarships to Maldivian Students, Opens Applications for More

MALE’, Maldives — In a small ceremony at the Russian Consulate here, two ambitious Maldivian students received a boost toward their dreams of studying abroad, courtesy of the Russian government. Aleksei Idamkin,

05 Oct, 2025

News

China’s Balancing Act in Xinjiang: Development, Control, and Global Perceptions

China has signalled to Uyghur and other ethnic communities that alignment with the Communist Party’s vision remains central to their future. Marking the 70th anniversary of Xinjiang’s designation as an autonomous region,

01 Oct, 2025

World

Nepal’s Sudden Political Shift Raises Questions on Regional Partnerships

The unexpected downfall of Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli’s government in Nepal has introduced a layer of unpredictability into the Himalayan nation’s international relations, particularly with Beijing. China’s response has been

20 Sep, 2025

World

When Coffee Giant Sips Defeat: Starbucks and the Parody Paradox

In a twist that would make even the most stoic barista choke on their oat milk latte, Starbucks, the emerald-crowned titan of the coffee world, has been served a frothy cup of

14 Sep, 2025

Business

Modi’s Tianjin Triumph: A Masterclass in Diplomacy Reinforces India’s Global Pivot

TIANJIN, China — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s engagements at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit here have solidified India’s position as a pivotal force in Eurasian diplomacy, with his bilateral meeting with

01 Sep, 2025

Leaders·World

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The Philippines’ Expanding Security Web against China: Taiwan at the Core

China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait has reshaped Asia’s security dynamics. Actions such as the militarisation of disputed features, increased maritime patrols, and frequent incursions near Taiwan

30 Aug, 2025

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China’s High-Speed Rail: Debt and Doubt Derail Ambition

Speculation Mounts Over Next U.N. Secretary-General as Global South, Gender Push Intensifies

A Milestone for Maldives: Indian Honeymooner Marks One Millionth Tourist in Historic Year

Democracy’s Perils: NSA Ajit Doval Warns of Division and Decay in South Asia and Beyond

In the Netherlands, a Progressive Victory Rekindles Hope Among Muslim Communities

Hanoi Welcomes Foreign Minister for Signing of Landmark U.N. Cybercrime Treaty

From Relief to Leadership: India’s Rise as a Humanitarian First Responder

Russia Awards Scholarships to Maldivian Students, Opens Applications for More

China’s Balancing Act in Xinjiang: Development, Control, and Global Perceptions

Nepal’s Sudden Political Shift Raises Questions on Regional Partnerships

When Coffee Giant Sips Defeat: Starbucks and the Parody Paradox

Modi’s Tianjin Triumph: A Masterclass in Diplomacy Reinforces India’s Global Pivot

The Philippines’ Expanding Security Web against China: Taiwan at the Core

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