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Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed Moscow’s commitment to strengthening long-term economic cooperation with India, unveiling plans to finalize a comprehensive action plan through 2030. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2025, Putin emphasized India’s role as a key strategic partner in Russia’s evolving global trade and investment framework. 🤝 India-Russia Economic…

Amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, the Government of Pakistan has officially clarified that it has not received any request for military assistance from Tehran. However, Islamabad reiterated its unequivocal moral and diplomatic support for Iran’s right to self-defence under international law. 🛑 No Military or Refugee Request from Tehran Speaking at the weekly…

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is facing the gravest political crisis of her 10-month-old tenure after a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen sparked public outrage, coalition fractures, and calls for her resignation. The 17-minute audio, released by Hun Sen on Facebook, has plunged the Pheu Thai-led government into turmoil amid escalating…

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin has categorically dismissed speculation about a possible US-Israel plot to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it a topic he “does not even wish to discuss.” Speaking at a roundtable with global news agency editors, Putin said, “I do not even want…

In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, an Iranian missile struck Soroka Medical Center, the largest hospital in southern Israel, causing extensive structural damage and prompting emergency protocols across the region. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the direct hit during a fresh wave of missile attacks launched by Iran early Thursday. The hospital, located in…

The U.S. Department of Defense has significantly cut its F-35 fighter jet procurement, even as the aircraft faces mounting scrutiny amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. The Pentagon’s revised budget slashes the U.S. Air Force’s order from 48 to just 24 jets, citing program delays, cost concerns, and operational challenges. 🚨 Iran Claims to Down Multiple…

In a major escalation of its aerial defense capabilities, Israel has activated its cutting-edge ‘Barak Magen’ system—Hebrew for “Lightning Shield”—for the first time, successfully intercepting eight Iranian drones over the Mediterranean Sea. 🛡️ What Is Barak Magen? Developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Barak Magen is a multi-layered naval air defense system designed to protect…

In a rare show of bipartisan support, Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi has publicly endorsed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the ceasefire line in Nicosia, Cyprus, calling it a “welcome step” and a long-overdue gesture of solidarity with the Republic of Cyprus. 🗺️ PM Modi’s Visit Sends Strong Message to Turkey During his June…

In a landmark development for regional energy cooperation, Nepal has officially started exporting 40 megawatts (MW) of electricity to Bangladesh through India’s power transmission network. This marks Nepal’s first commercial electricity export to Bangladesh, positioning the Himalayan nation as a rising player in South Asia’s energy market. Trilateral Energy Partnership in Action The power transfer…

In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Iran launched a missile strike on Israel’s prestigious Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, widely regarded as the “technological backbone” of Israel’s security sector. The attack, part of a broader barrage involving over 150 ballistic missiles and drones, caused significant damage to laboratory buildings and sparked a fire on…