Indian scholar to replace Donald lu as US South Asia envoy
S. Paul Kapur, an Indian scholar who has been known for his critics on Pakistan, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to be the next Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia. At a critical juncture, during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to Washington, Kapur’s nomination was leaked to the press. […]
China dismisses lab leak theory on COVID origins amid CIA claims
China strongly dismissed claims suggesting COVID-19 originated from a lab, following new assessments by the US CIA. The controversy over the virus’s origin continues to fuel tensions between Washington and Beijing. China Reiterates WHO Findings China reaffirmed its stance, citing the China-WHO joint investigation, which deemed a lab leak “extremely unlikely.” Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao […]
India-China tensions escalate over Brahmaputra Dam and Ladakh counties
India and China’s already strained relationship has hit another hurdle. Beijing is moving forward with the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Brahmaputra River. Furthermore, it has also established two new administrative counties in Ladakh. These developments have raised serious concerns in New Delhi. India views them as direct challenges to its […]
Iran’s nuclear doctrine intact, says security chief
Ali-Akbar Ahmadian is the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC). He reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s commitment to its longstanding nuclear doctrine. He emphasised that the country’s pursuit of nuclear energy remains peaceful. Iran fundamentally opposes the development of atomic weapons. On Monday, during a meeting with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi in Tehran, […]
ISIS reappears in Iraq as regional unrest intensifies
Clashes erupt between ISIS and Iraq’s Hashd al-Shaabi as Turkey deploys troops near Syria and Israeli airstrikes target Damascus. According to various reports, ISIS is showing signs of resurgence in Iraq, with fresh clashes reported between the militant group and Iraq’s Hashd al-Shaabi in Al-Anbar province. The confrontation underscores the group’s continued threat in Iraq’s […]
