European leaders ring in 2025, Happy New Year!
PARIS/LONDON/ROME/MADRID: As 2024 draws to a close, prominent leaders from across Europe have delivered heartfelt messages to their citizens, reflecting…
China’s Mega-Dam Project on Brahmaputra Sparks fears of environmental disaster
NEW DELHI/DHARMASALA: China’s controversial plan to construct the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet has intensified tensions…
Maldives’ Opposition Allegedly Sought Indian assistance to Oust President Muizzu
The Washington Post has claimed that Maldives’ opposition attempted to solicit assistance from Indian intelligence agency RAW to topple the…
179 killed in aircrash in South Korea
On Sunday morning, South Korea experienced its deadliest air accident in history when a Jeju Air flight, arriving from Bangkok,…
Fentanyl: China’s modern opium war with the US
The fentanyl crisis is more than a public health emergency; it is a complex geopolitical challenge that echoes historical struggles…
Pro-Russian Hackers Target Italian Websites in Coordinated DDoS Attacks
ROME: On December 26, 2024, Italy experienced a significant wave of cyberattacks targeting key institutional and infrastructure websites. The pro-Russian…
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala arrested in Tehran
In an episode that smacks of hostage diplomacy, Iran has arrested Italian celebrity journalist Cecilia Sala hours before he departure…
China and the Balkans: clouds on the horizon
No matter how deep and strong the relationship a country’s government shares with another nation, it is not necessary for…
Volkswagen Exits Controversial Xinjiang Factory
German automaker Volkswagen (VW) has announced its decision to close its factory and operations in Urumqi, the capital of China’s…
21 Dec: First World Meditation Day celebrated globally
Indian meditation, a cornerstone of the country’s ancient spiritual traditions, has gained global acclaim for its transformative impact on the…
