Day: January 5, 2026

New Delhi | A day after the United States carried out military action in Venezuela, President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric toward other countries in the Western Hemisphere, reviving territorial claims, issuing warnings of possible military action, and signalling a more aggressive American posture in the region. In his latest remarks, President Trump once again reiterated his demand for greater US control over Greenland, an autonomous territory under Denmark. Calling Greenland “critically important” to American national security, Trump cited increased Russian and Chinese naval activity in Arctic waters. He claimed…

Kyiv/Moscow | The Russia-Ukraine conflict showed no signs of easing in the new year as a Russian aerial attack struck Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, killing a patient admitted to a private medical clinic, Ukrainian officials confirmed on Monday. According to local authorities, overnight airstrikes targeted Kyiv and surrounding areas, causing damage to civilian infrastructure, including a medical facility located in the city’s northern Obolonskyi district. The clinic’s general director stated that the blast shattered windows, set patient rooms ablaze, and left debris scattered throughout the building. Despite emergency response efforts, one…

New Delhi: The India-Bangladesh relationship, forged in the crucible of Bangladesh’s independence in 1971, has long been shaped by friendship, shared history, and strategic alignment. India’s decisive support during the Liberation War laid the foundation for what was once considered a “golden era” of bilateral ties. However, in recent years, this relationship has faced increasing complexity, marked by political shifts, public unrest, and rising skepticism. From Liberation to Strategic PartnershipIndia’s enduring support for Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League has been a cornerstone of its policy for decades. Even through…

Mumbai: GHV Infra Projects has taken a decisive step in its global growth strategy by entering the international engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) market. The company has established a wholly-owned subsidiary, GHV INFRA FZ LLC, registered in the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone in the United Arab Emirates. This move positions GHV Infra to aggressively pursue high-value EPC projects across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. An on-ground presence in the UAE—a global infrastructure hub—reflects the company’s long-term vision to expand its geographic footprint and strengthen its share in the…

Tehran/New Delhi: A courageous wave of protest by women in Iran against compulsory burqas and veils is capturing global attention, highlighting a growing struggle for personal freedom in Islamic societies. Since the suspicious death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in 2022 while in police custody, Iranian women have taken to the streets, removing their scarves and defying dress codes imposed under strict Islamic laws. The movement, now accelerating in 2025–26, has spread awareness about gender rights beyond Iran, influencing neighboring Muslim-majority countries and sparking conversations worldwide. Iran, a fully Islamic state…