Thailand has declared martial law in eight districts bordering Cambodia after deadly clashes between the two countries. The fighting, which broke out on July 24, has already claimed at least 15 lives—most of them Thai civilians—and forced over 130,000 people from both nations to flee their

India has announced a ₹4,850 crore (approximately USD 565 million) line of credit to the Maldives during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the island nation. This major financial assistance aims to support development in sectors such as infrastructure, housing, renewable energy, health, and defense. Financial Support in Indian Rupees For the first time, […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to the Maldives on July 25, 2025, reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting the island nation in enhancing its defence capabilities. He highlighted the strong and enduring relationship between the two countries, particularly in the area of security cooperation. Strengthening Defence Cooperation During his meeting with

US Senator JD Vance has raised concerns over Microsoft’s use of H-1B visas, warning that the company’s employment practices may conflict with its recent layoffs of American workers. Vance, a Republican senator from Ohio and a known critic of Big Tech, questioned why Microsoft is continuing to sponsor foreign workers, particularly through the H-1B program, […]

Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir recently visited China for high-level talks amid heightened regional tensions following the May military standoff with India. This marked Munir’s first major diplomatic visit since Operation Sindoor, India’s swift and targeted military response to a terror attack in Kashmir. Focus on Chinese Nationals’ Security During his

Pakistan and Bangladesh have reached a diplomatic accord to grant visa-free entry to holders of diplomatic and official passports, signaling a notable deepening of bilateral relations and renewed cooperation on security matters. Agreement at High-Level Talks Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi of Pakistan met with Bangladesh’s Home Affairs Adviser, Lt. Gen. (Retd) Jahangir Alam

France’s announcement to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September has drawn strong criticism from both the United States and Israel. Western Criticism US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the decision as “reckless” and said it legitimizes terrorism while undermining the victims of the October 7 attacks. Israel’s […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly received by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu upon his arrival in Malé on July 25. This marks Modi’s first visit to the island nation since Muizzu took office, and his welcome at the airport by the head of state is being seen as a strong gesture of diplomatic goodwill. Symbolic […]

Heavy fighting broke out along the Thailand–Cambodia border, leaving at least 14 people dead and forcing over 100,000 to flee their homes. The clash, which started on July 24 and continued into the following day, involved rocket attacks, artillery fire, and air strikes. Cambodian Rockets Hit Thai Civilian Areas The conflict began when Cambodian forces […]

India and the United States are currently engaged in active negotiations to finalise a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). The government informed Parliament that five rounds of discussions have taken place so far, though no official deal has been signed yet. Key Issues Remain Unresolved While both sides are keen on reaching an agreement, a breakthrough […]