Category: World

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday cautioned that the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine could potentially escalate into a global war if hostilities continue. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump highlighted that 25,000 people, mostly soldiers, were killed in the war last month alone. “I want the killing to end. Wars like this can escalate into third world wars,” Trump said, expressing frustration over the continuing violence. He reaffirmed his call for an immediate halt to hostilities, following the signing of an Executive Order aimed at…

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Sao Paulo: A severe storm has left over 1.4 million people in Sao Paulo without electricity, causing significant travel disruptions across the city. Strong winds  toppled trees onto the city’s power lines, forcing the cancellation of nearly 400 flights, though no casualties have been reported. The Italian utility company Enel has yet to provide a timeline for power restoration. Executive Marcelo Puertas stated that around 1,300 employees are actively working to resolve the crisis. City authorities confirmed that 231 trees fell during the extratropical storm, affecting both Congonhas Airport and…

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Lucknow: In recent months, intelligence and media reports have raised serious concerns about a renewed trend of arming and military cooperation involving Bangladesh, allegedly facilitated by forces and networks inimical to India. Experts warn that the evolving strategic alignment of Dhaka is not just shifting regional equations, but also posing a direct challenge to India’s eastern flank, especially through the vulnerable Siliguri Corridor, the narrow land link connecting mainland India to its northeastern states. There is growing threat to Chicken neck of India developing. At the heart of this transformation…

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Beijing / Islamabad: China’s aggressive expansion in the global arms market is once again drawing scrutiny, with a new U.S. report revealing how Beijing leveraged the India–Pakistan conflict earlier this year to test and promote its latest weapons systems. Rather than playing a stabilizing role, China is accused of turning the crisis into a live battlefield for its military technologies—while simultaneously using propaganda to undermine Western defence platforms and boost its own global sales. Turning Conflict Into a Testing Ground According to the report, China viewed the heightened India–Pakistan tensions…

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Washington: The world is witnessing an unprecedented surge in arms sales, a trend that is reshaping global security dynamics and raising grave concerns about the future of humanity. While nations justify rising defence budgets as essential for safeguarding borders and maintaining strategic advantage, experts warn that the expanding global weapons stockpile is becoming a catalyst for tension, mistrust, and potential conflict. Security or Escalation? Across the geopolitical landscape, countries are rapidly acquiring advanced military hardware to reaffirm their strength. Yet this arms race often fuels instability rather than ensuring peace.…

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Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the second phase of a U.S.-backed roadmap to end the Gaza conflict was nearing completion, though several crucial points remained unresolved — including the possible deployment of an international security force. Speaking in Jerusalem alongside visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Netanyahu said he would hold “important discussions” with U.S. President Donald Trump at the end of the month to ensure progress on the plan’s next phase. The prime minister’s office announced on December 1 that Trump had invited Netanyahu to the…

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Seoul: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung voiced firm support for his ruling Democratic Party’s (DP) efforts to introduce sweeping judicial reforms, urging the nation to move past political resistance and embrace change. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting, Lee acknowledged that attempts to “improve and rectify irrationalities” in society inevitably spark conflict. “Only when this is overcome is there change,” he said. “That, indeed, is reform.” The DP, which holds a majority in the National Assembly, has been pushing a set of controversial bills aimed at increasing accountability within the…

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Washington: As violence intensifies in Burma and the ruling junta pushes ahead with what US lawmakers are calling “sham elections,” a group of nine Democratic senators has urged US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to take swift action to address the deepening humanitarian and political crisis. In a strongly worded joint letter led by Senator Chris Van Hollen, the lawmakers expressed “profound concern” over the prolonged bloodshed and suppression of civil liberties in Burma. They warned that the upcoming elections are designed only to entrench the junta’s power, undermine democratic…

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Islamabad | In a major strategic development with far-reaching implications for South Asia, the Shehbaz Sharif government  appointed Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan’s first Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) for a five-year term. The newly created post is designed to bring tighter coordination among the Army, Air Force and Navy—but more significantly, it gives Munir direct control over Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal and missile command, effectively making him the most powerful military figure in the country. A Five-Year Tenure with Unprecedented Authority According to an official statement from the Prime…

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Delhi | Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to India concluded with a series of strategic developments that reaffirmed the depth and resilience of India-Russia relations. On the second day of the visit, President Putin received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, and later engaged in extensive bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House. The two leaders finalised major agreements in defence, energy, nuclear cooperation, trade, counter-terrorism, and mobility. A landmark outcome of the dialogue was the shared commitment to…

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