Day: November 18, 2025

BEIJING – As global tensions rise, major powers are accelerating efforts to develop advanced weaponry. While the U.S. and Russia have focused on nuclear deterrence, China appears to be pursuing a disruptive technology: a new “super jet” or drone designed to neutralize the enemy before it even realizes a war has started. The focus is on a technology that Chinese scientists claim will render military aircraft virtually undetectable, allowing them to deliver a lethal blow from extreme distances and at high speeds. The “Aero-Amphibious Invisibility Cloak” Scientists at Zhejiang University…

NEW DELHI –  India has executed a crucial diplomatic maneuver, securing major energy deals with both Russia and the United States, effectively setting its own strategic agenda despite mounting pressure from Washington. This development follows threats from President Donald Trump, who strongly criticized India for purchasing discounted Russian oil and hinted at imposing tariffs on India and sanctions on Russia. Russia Ties Reaffirmed Amid U.S. Pressure External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Moscow.…

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is facing a deepening crisis, with tensions already high along the Afghanistan border and conditions in the province of Balochistan reportedly reaching the brink of civil war. Amid reports of killings of civilians and kidnappings of Baloch leaders by the Pakistani military, mobile internet services have been abruptly shut down across much of the province. The suspension, effective from Wednesday until November 16, follows a security alert issued by the Provincial Home Department. Mobile internet services have been completely suspended throughout Balochistan, with the exception of the provincial…

LONDON –  The British government has announced a sweeping overhaul of its asylum policy, marking one of the most comprehensive reforms to the country’s refugee system in modern times. The change introduces tougher rules that will make the path to permanent residency significantly longer for asylum seekers. Under the new policy, the status granted to refugees will be temporary rather than permanent. Crucially, the waiting time for permanent settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) will be extended from the current five years to 20 years. Government’s Motivation and Rationale The Labour…

WASHINGTON D.C. –  President Donald Trump has ignited a fresh wave of controversy with scathing remarks directed at the American microchip manufacturing industry and a staunch defense of H-1B immigrant workers. Trump’s comments come as the U.S. endeavors to rebuild its domestic semiconductor chip production capabilities. Speaking on the issue, Trump asserted that the American workforce lacks the necessary technical skills for semiconductor manufacturing, a critical industry he believes the nation has “very foolishly” lost to Taiwan. “We don’t make chips anymore,” Trump stated, adding, “If you’re going to make…