Author: Arijit Bose

Paris: India and France are deepening their long-standing strategic partnership with a renewed push into technology, trade, investment, and innovation, marking another step forward in their evolving global cooperation. The latest discussions were held in Nice, where India’s Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal participated in high-level engagements with city leadership, business representatives, academic institutions, and innovation networks under the ongoing “Year of Innovation” initiative between the two countries. Shared Vision for Future Growth Minister Goyal described the discussions as productive and forward-looking, highlighting strong interest from startups, investors,…

Pyongyang: China’s renewed diplomatic outreach to North Korea has drawn global attention, highlighting a possible reconfiguration of alliances in Northeast Asia amid rising geopolitical uncertainty. Chinese President Xi Jinping recently visited Pyongyang on June 8–9, marking his first trip to the North Korean capital in seven years. The visit underscored the strengthening ties between Beijing and Pyongyang, while also signalling a broader strategic alignment involving Russia and North Korea. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un hosted Xi with high-level ceremonial honours, reflecting the continued importance both sides attach to their long-standing…

 Photo – [Simon Speakman Cordall/Al Jazeera] London: A closely watched parliamentary by-election in north-west England is drawing national political attention, with analysts suggesting its outcome could influence the long-term direction of the governing Labour Party and the leadership of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The vote is being held in the Makerfield constituency, near Manchester, where voters are selecting a new Member of Parliament. While by-elections are typically localised contests, this one has taken on wider significance due to its potential implications for internal Labour dynamics. High-Profile Candidacy Raises Stakes Much…

Haiti: The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is set to arrive in Haiti in a high-profile visit aimed at expressing solidarity with communities affected by escalating violence and prolonged instability in the Caribbean nation. The visit comes at a critical moment for Haiti, where worsening insecurity, political uncertainty and economic hardship have converged into one of the most severe crises in the region. Focus on Communities Trapped in Violence During his stay in the capital, Port-au-Prince, Guterres is expected to meet residents directly impacted by armed gang activity that has…