Former US President Donald Trump has ignited fresh waves across global markets and diplomatic corridors by proposing a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, marking a significant escalation in his trade rhetoric ahead of the November presidential elections. In a fiery campaign address in Ohio, Trump criticised Canada’s trade practices as “exploitative” and warned that next…
Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir’s recent visit to Sri Lanka has sparked strategic ripples across South Asia, fuelling concerns in Indian security circles about a possible multi-front recalibration involving Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, and Turkey. The developments, coupled with regional military engagements and diplomatic activities, indicate a potential emergence of new alignments aimed at recalibrating…
In a dramatic turn of events, a South Korean court has ordered the arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, marking a significant chapter in the nation’s political and judicial history. The court’s decision has sent shockwaves through the country’s ruling establishment and rekindled debates over accountability of public officials in Asia’s fourth-largest economy. Key…
In a significant escalation of its ongoing campaign against Ukraine’s defence infrastructure, Russia has begun systematically targeting military recruitment and draft offices using Iranian-designed drones. This new phase in Moscow’s strategy seeks to undermine Kyiv’s troop mobilisation and rotational deployment capabilities, adding a dangerous layer to an already brutal conflict. Why draft offices are targeted…
Amid China’s intensifying military activities near Taiwan, a group of retired US generals and defence strategists have issued strong warnings urging the US Congress to accelerate funding for critical airborne early warning and stealth fighter capabilities. Their call specifically focuses on procuring the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft and expanding the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet…
In a move with significant geopolitical implications, the United States has deployed its advanced F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets to the Philippines for the first time, marking an unprecedented step in military cooperation between the two countries. This comes at a time when tensions continue to rise in the South China Sea amid China’s…
In a significant diplomatic development, Turkey’s Defence Minister Yaşar Güler met with Bangladesh Army Chief General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed and Foreign Minister Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka, marking what analysts describe as a strategic move to strengthen bilateral military and defence ties between the two countries. Meeting Highlights: Defence, Trade And Strategic Interests The high-level meeting…
In a development that has sparked outrage across Bangladesh’s political and civil society landscape, an alleged leaked audio recording claims that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina authorised security forces to use lethal weapons against protesters, instructing them to “shoot” to restore order during recent anti-government demonstrations. The Leaked Audio And Its Content The audio clip, widely…
In a striking diplomatic exchange, a US State Department spokesperson countered India’s stance that former President Donald Trump had no role in facilitating the ceasefire understanding between India and Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC). Using the phrase, “Some opinions are wrong, mine rarely are,” the spokesperson implied strong US disagreement with New Delhi’s…
As the United States under President Trump intensifies tariff threats on key imports to bolster its ‘America First’ strategy, Mexico finds itself navigating an increasingly unpredictable economic environment. The nation is caught between its heavy reliance on US markets and China’s aggressive global economic expansion, forcing policymakers and businesses to recalibrate strategies to safeguard growth….
