Politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recently concluded two-day state visit to the Maldives has been hailed as an "extremely productive"and "defining" moment, signifying a significant turnaround in bilateral relations and reinforcing India's…

For the Tibetan people, Buddhism is more than a faith; it is the very essence of their cultural, linguistic, and ethnic identity. It is the spiritual foundation upon which their society is built, with the Dalai Lama, revered as an emanation…

In June 2025, Sri Lanka deported 85 Chinese nationals convicted of cybercrimes in a highsecurity operation from Katunayake Airport. This marked only the latest chapter in a disturbing trend that has seen Chinese criminal syndicates…

A recent verdict by the Colombo High Court, ordering the confiscation of over Rs. 201 million from a Chinese businessman's bank account due to unlicensed gem trading and money laundering, has brought to light merely the tip of a deeply…

What was once feared for years has now become a stark reality: China is wielding its dominance over rare earth elements (REEs) as a strategic weapon to coerce nations and reshape geopolitics. With a stranglehold on over 90% of the world's…

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Friday announced that the national election will be held in the first half of April next year, according to a media report. The announcement comes amid recent protests…

On Monday, Israeli naval commandos surrounded the 18-metre boat Madleen in international waters 160 kilometres off Gaza. Videos livestreamed only minutes earlier showed volunteers in orange life jackets as speedboats, flood-lights and…

China’s expanding web of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) is often marketed as a blueprint for mutual prosperity. But beneath the surface lies a stark reality: these deals frequently serve as strategic instruments for Beijing, tilting the…

Away from the cacophony of India’s Western Front, the dragon is silently but surely dancing its way deeper around India’s East. About 10 days ago, media reports said that Chinese officials were inspecting the Lalmonirhat airbase…

"Is there anything more beautiful than the smile of Gaza’s children?" Yaqeen Hammad asked in a caption of a video showing her handing out clothes and toys to families. The footage is from mid-May. She stands…