Day: September 29, 2025

Tel Aviv – Despite ongoing conflicts in Gaza and rising tensions with Iran, Israel’s defense industry has achieved a historic milestone, selling a record $14.7 billion (approximately ₹1.23 lakh crore) in weapons in 2024. The announcement, made by Israel’s Ministry of Defense in June 2025, highlights the country’s growing role as a global arms exporter. For the fourth consecutive year, Israel’s arms exports have broken records, with European countries emerging as the largest buyers. Europe accounted for 54% of total exports, roughly $8 billion, up from 35% in 2023. The…

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Copenhagen/Nuuk – In a landmark gesture, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has publicly apologized to women subjected to forced sterilization under Danish policies between the 1960s and early 1990s. The apology came during her visit to Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, where many of the victims belong to the Inuit community. Prime Minister Frederiksen, visibly moved, acknowledged Denmark’s “dark chapter” and the immense suffering it caused. “We cannot change what happened, but we can take responsibility,” she said on September 24, offering an apology on behalf of Denmark. From 1960…

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Seoul: South Korea and the United States are set to establish a joint working group this week aimed at streamlining the visa process for Korean workers, diplomatic sources confirmed. The move follows heightened tensions after a U.S. immigration enforcement raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia earlier this month. The raid, carried out in early September, led to the detention of nearly 475 individuals, including 300 South Korean nationals accused of violating visa regulations. Many were held for a week before being released following diplomatic intervention, Yonhap News Agency reported.…

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Delhi : The recent changes in America’s H-1B visa policy have sparked both concern and opportunity across the globe. While the Indian diaspora faces fresh uncertainty, the development could turn into a historic advantage for India’s self-reliance mission if addressed with foresight. The U.S. government has proposed a hefty fee of USD 100,000 on new H-1B applications, marking a major shift in its immigration approach. For decades, H-1B visas have been a backbone for American tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, with nearly 70% of recipients being Indian…

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New Delhi: In a move that has sent shockwaves across the global pharmaceutical industry, US President Donald Trump has announced a 100% tariff on branded and patented medicines, effective October 1, 2025. The decision, seen as part of the administration’s “America First” and “Make in America” policies, is aimed at boosting domestic production and reducing reliance on imports. Trump clarified that companies establishing manufacturing units within the United States would be exempt. Alongside medicines, the White House also announced 50% tariffs on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, and 30% on…

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New Delhi: The recently signed defence agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia has triggered fresh debate in diplomatic circles. Is this pact a reflection of shifting power dynamics in West Asia, or simply a partnership built on mutual needs? The agreement comes in the wake of Israel’s strike on Doha, which shattered Qatar’s belief that the American presence at Al Udeid Air Base ensured protection. With nearly 8,000 US troops stationed there, Qatar assumed immunity from aggression. But the attack, which Israel claims was disclosed to then US President Trump…

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