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Trump Welcomes Iraqi PM to White House, Jokes About His Appearance Amid Middle East Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Iraq's newly appointed Prime Minister, Ali al-Zaidi, to the Oval Office on Tuesday, using the high-profile meeting to reaffirm ties with Baghdad as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East. Hosting the Iraqi leader during his first official foreign visit since assuming office, Trump struck a light-hearted tone at the start of their meeting, joking, "He's young and handsome, which doesn't make me happy," prompting laughter from
Jul 213 min read


China's 'Malacca Dilemma': Why the Strait of Malacca Remains a Strategic Counterweight in India-China Rivalry
The Strait of Malacca, a narrow maritime corridor connecting the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea, has emerged as one of the most critical geopolitical flashpoints in Asia. For China, the waterway represents both an economic lifeline and a strategic vulnerability a predicament Beijing has long referred to as the "Malacca Dilemma." As tensions between India and China continue to shape the Indo-Pacific strategic landscape, analysts increasingly view India's geographical adva
Jul 194 min read


FIFA Bent Its Own Rules. It Still Won't Say Why.
There is a sequence of events that FIFA has not disputed. Folarin Balogun, the United States striker, got sent off with a red card during the game against Bosnia-Herzegovina, in which America won with a score of 2-0, on July 1. Getting a red card meant automatic suspension for one game. As a result, Balogun was going to miss the Round of 16 match against Belgium. On the next day, people inquired if the red card could be appealed, but the officials at FIFA had to say no becaus
Jul 187 min read


India-New Zealand Partnership: A Strategic Bridge to the Pacific and a Balanced Trade Opportunity
The renewed momentum in India-New Zealand relations reflects far more than an attempt to expand bilateral trade. It represents a strategic convergence driven by the evolving geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific, the growing importance of the Pacific Island Countries (PICs), and the need for resilient economic partnerships amid global uncertainty. As India seeks to deepen its engagement in the wider Indo-Pacific, New Zealand has emerged as a valuable partner that offers both a gate
Jul 134 min read


The Impact of Social Media on First time Voters in India
India is the largest democracy in the world and it has one of the largest pool of young citizens. The average age of India is 27.9 and according to the Election Commission of India, the 2024 Lok Sabha witnessed around 18.4 million first time voters making youth participation a decisive electoral factor. But also, when we look at the Indian society, we have to first understand it’s composition of society and what factors impact the voting behavior of the citizen. After that we
Jul 74 min read


India, Japan Deepen Trade Ties: PM Modi and Takaichi, Calling Ties 'Like an Elder-Younger Sister' Bond, Sign MoC Featuring $10 Billion Investment and AI Cooperation
Leaders sign Memorandum of Cooperation at 16th Annual Summit, covering defence, technology, energy and biotech partnerships A New Chapter in Bilateral Ties India and Japan advanced their trade and strategic relationship on Thursday by signing a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) and pledging deeper bilateral and global collaboration. The agreement was finalized during the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, held at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi hos
Jul 23 min read


A Bengaluru court has re-issued a non-bailable warrant against actor Prakash Raj.
The complainant alleged that, in addition to being registered as a voter in Bengaluru’s Shantinagar Assembly constituency, Prakash Raj’s name also appeared in two locations in Chennai under the Velachery Assembly constituency, as well as in Telangana’s Serilingampally Assembly constituency. Actor and social activist Prakash Raj during a press conference, in Bengaluru Bengaluru Court Re-Issues NBW Against Prakash Raj A Bengaluru court has re-issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW)
Jun 252 min read


Telegram challenges government directive that temporarily suspends its operations
The court agreed to an urgent hearing of the matter after the advocate flagged it during another proceeding; Justice Tejas Karia is slated to hear the case Telegram Challenges India Ban in Court Telegram has approached the Delhi High Court, contesting the central government's order that temporarily suspended the platform's operations across India as part of a broader crackdown aimed at curbing fraud linked to the NEET-UG medical entrance examination. The bench took up the mat
Jun 183 min read


U.S.-Iran peace agreement slated for June 19 signing as both sides commit to a 'permanent' end to military action.
Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen on Friday following the official signing of the agreement. USA president Donald J. Trump The Timelines June 15, 2026 | 11:15 AM — India's Petronet LNG tanker exits Strait of Hormuz A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker chartered by India's Petronet LNG crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, June 15, 2026, heading eastward after the U.S.-Iran peace deal eased concerns over maritime security in the region. Shiptracking data from Kpler
Jun 155 min read


Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the U.S. and Iran have agreed on a peace deal text, boosting hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in the region.
No immediate comment was forthcoming from either the White House or Iranian officials following Mr. Shehbaz’s claim. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Shehbaz Sharif Says Agreement Has Reached Final Draft Stage Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the United States and Iran have agreed on the text of a proposed peace deal, raising expectations of a major diplomatic breakthrough in West Asia. In a social media post on Friday (June 13, 2026), Shehbaz
Jun 133 min read


Cockroach Janta Party Protest : 'Step Down Within 7 Days or Face Action,' CJP Tells Pradhan Amid Government Silence
The Gen-Z-led movement escalated its campaign at Jantar Mantar, demanding accountability over alleged examination irregularities and warning of further action if Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan fails to respond within seven days. Youth-Led Protest Draws Massive Crowd Amid Demands for Education Reform and Accountability. CJP Protests Over Alleged Examination Irregularities Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which began as a satirical online movement and rapidly evolved into a
Jun 92 min read
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