Category: World

By Dr. Atul Malikram, Political Strategist Indore: Global politics has entered a new, deeply controversial and potentially historic phase following the United States’ large-scale military operation against Venezuela. On the night of January 3, 2026, US forces carried out precision strikes on the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, and within just half an hour arrested President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. The dramatic operation has sparked intense, multi-layered debate worldwide. While one section of the global community has described the action as a victory of justice against authoritarianism and a…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is steadily strengthening its position as a major centre for technology and digital innovation, with the proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) City in Lucknow emerging as the next landmark initiative in the state’s development roadmap. Envisioned under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the AI City is expected to provide fresh momentum to economic growth while placing Uttar Pradesh firmly on the global technology map. The Chief Minister has reiterated the state government’s commitment to the project, describing it as a transformative step toward future-ready governance and…

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Paris: France rang in the New Year amid large-scale celebrations and heightened security, but New Year’s Eve festivities were also marred by incidents of violence and vandalism across the country. According to France’s Interior Ministry, more than 1,100 vehicles were set on fire and over 500 people were arrested during the celebrations marking the start of 2026. In an official statement, the Interior Ministry said law enforcement agencies acted swiftly in line with strict directives issued by the Interior Minister, mandating a high level of responsiveness and mobility. As a…

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New Delhi / London: As the world enters 2026, global politics finds itself at a decisive inflection point. The shocks of 2025—ranging from intensifying trade wars and unresolved armed conflicts to economic volatility and accelerating multipolarity—have not subsided. Instead, they have reshaped the international system into something more fractured, more transactional, yet paradoxically more interconnected than ever before. The year ahead promises a volatile mix of high-stakes elections, potential diplomatic openings, renewed geopolitical tensions, and deepening economic pressures. Old alliances are being tested, new blocs are asserting themselves, and the…

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New Delhi: The year 2025 unfolded as one of profound turbulence and transformation on the global stage. Marked by intensifying wars, political upheavals, rapid technological breakthroughs, climate extremes, and moments of unexpected progress, the world oscillated between crisis and resilience. From the grinding battlefields of Ukraine and Gaza to the race for artificial intelligence supremacy, and from assassinations that shocked democracies to rare environmental victories, 2025 became a year that tested global stability while redefining power, governance, and survival in an interconnected world. At its heart, 2025 was a year…

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New Delhi: India’s strategic posture towards Pakistan has entered a critical new phase, marked by escalating unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), grassroots economic boycotts, and calculated diplomatic signalling from New Delhi. Recent developments, culminating in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pointed remarks during his 25 December 2025 speech in Lucknow, reveal a multifaceted pressure campaign designed to exploit Islamabad’s vulnerabilities. This convergence of internal dissent in PoK and India’s assertive rhetoric underscores a deliberate shift following the military confrontations of early 2025, particularly Operation Sindoor. Protests in PoK have intensified into…

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New Delhi: The recently released film Dhurandhar has sparked wide discussion for its bold portrayal of Pakistan’s ruling establishment and its alleged role in orchestrating terrorism against India. Written and directed by Aditya Dhar, the film attempts to peel back layers of geopolitics, espionage and organised crime, presenting a hard-hitting narrative that resonates strongly with Indian audiences. Contrary to preconceived notions shaped by pre-release reviews, Dhurandhar has managed to rise above criticism and strike a chord with viewers, especially in smaller cities where cinema halls are struggling to survive. The…

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Dhaka | The National Citizen Party (NCP), born out of Bangladesh’s powerful student-led movement that helped dismantle Sheikh Hasina’s rule in 2024, is now facing an existential political crisis ahead of the country’s proposed general elections scheduled for February 12 next year. Once hailed as a fresh “third force” challenging traditional politics, the party today appears fractured, politically weak on the ground, and increasingly dependent on controversial alliances. Founded by student leaders who emerged from the anti-Hasina protests and played a role in paving the way for Muhammad Yunus to head…

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Canberra: Australia has sparked an intense global debate by introducing one of the world’s strictest social media regulations for children and adolescents. Under the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act, 2024, passed by the Australian Parliament as an amendment to the Online Safety Act, 2021, children below the age of 16 are now prohibited from holding or creating accounts on major social media platforms. The law came into force on December 10, 2025, placing direct responsibility on technology companies rather than on children or their parents. The legislation…

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Canberra | Australia, long regarded as a stable multicultural democracy marked by peaceful coexistence among diverse religious, ethnic, and cultural communities, is confronting a troubling surge in anti-Semitic violence. The Jewish community, historically a respected and integral part of Australian society, has increasingly become the target of arson attacks, hate graffiti, threats, and physical assaults—particularly since 2023. These incidents are not isolated criminal acts but indicators of deeper social polarisation, intolerance, and insecurity challenging the country’s democratic fabric. The rise in anti-Semitic violence cannot be understood in isolation from global…

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