Amid escalating tensions involving Iran, United States, and Israel , maritime traffic through the strategically vital strait of Hormuz has been severely affected. Following diplomatic engagement by India, reports say that some India-flagged oil tankers have been allowed safe passage through the crucial shipping route. 1. What Happened India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jay Shankar…
New Delhi:Major political changes in Bangladesh have drawn attention across South Asia after the fall of the long-time government led by Sheikh Hasina. Analysts say the shift could reshape Dhaka’s foreign policy and regional geopolitics. Amid these developments, reports suggest that the chief of Bangladesh’s military intelligence agency, the Directorate General Of Forces Intelligence (DGFI),…
Tehran/London:Mojtaba Khamenei has emerged as one of the most influential yet least publicly visible figures in Iranian politics. As the son of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali khamenei, he is frequently mentioned by analysts as a potential successor to the country’s most powerful political and religious position. At the same time, international media investigations have raised…
Rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan are drawing attention from major regional powers, particularly India and China. Analysts warn that any serious escalation along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border could reshape the geopolitical balance across South and Central Asia. The growing friction is linked to disputes over the Durand Line border, militant activity by groups such as…
Kabul: Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have intensified after Mohammed Yaqoob Majahid , the Defence Minister of the Taliban-led government, issued a sharp warning to Islamabad, saying that instability in Kabul would also destabilize Pakistan. His remarks come amid growing military tensions and clashes along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border. Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, the son of former…
The Durand Line is one of the most disputed borders in South Asia. It forms the 2,640-kilometre boundary between Afghanistan and Pakistan, but Afghanistan has never formally recognized it as an international border. This dispute remains one of the key reasons for recurring tensions between the two countries. How the Durand Line Was Created The…
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly criticized the government of Mamata banerjee in West Bengal after reports that the Chief Minister did not personally receive Droupadi murmu during the President’s recent visit to the state. The issue has sparked a major political controversy, with the Prime Minister calling the incident “unfortunate” and a violation of…
Kathmandu: The growing political influence of Balen Shah in has sparked debate across South Asia about how the country’s future leadership may reshape its relationships with neighboring India, global actors such as philanthropist George Soros-linked organizations, Christian evangelical networks, and regional power China . Analysts say Nepal’s evolving political landscape reflects both domestic frustration with…
Thiruvananthapuram: Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced five major welfare guarantees for Kerala, promising that they will be implemented if the United democratic front (UDF) comes to power in the state. The announcement was made during a public meeting in Thiruvananthapuram as part of the opposition’s campaign ahead of the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections. The…
As the war in West Asia entered its sixth day, the Lebanon-based armed group Hezbollah has deployed its elite commando unit, the Hezbollah Elite Radwan Force, to southern Lebanon to counter a possible ground advance by Israel . Lebanese security sources said the highly trained fighters have been sent to border areas including Khiam with…
