Category: World

Beijing/Washington DC: In a sharp counter to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent tariff hikes, China has announced a fresh wave of export restrictions — this time targeting rare earth elements and specialized magnets crucial to the global tech and defense industries. The move, seen as a calculated escalation in the ongoing trade war, has raised alarms across key global industries. Manufacturers in sectors such as automobiles, aerospace, semiconductors, and military contracting are bracing for potential supply chain disruptions, as these rare materials are essential for producing a wide range of…

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New Delhi: On April 10, 2025, Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Pakistani-born Canadian implicated in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, stepped onto Indian soil, ending a 15-year saga of legal battles and diplomatic grit. The attacks, which claimed 166 lives and scarred a nation, were a chilling display of Lashkar-e-Taiba’s (LeT) brutality, orchestrated with chilling precision across Mumbai’s iconic landmarks. Rana, a former Pakistan Army doctor and Chicago-based businessman, wasn’t among the gunmen but allegedly played a pivotal role as a facilitator, enabling the reconnaissance that made the carnage possible. His…

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Washington, D.C. – An Israeli airstrike on Gaza City’s last functioning hospital on Palm Sunday has left at least 21 people dead, including children, and rendered the facility inoperative. The attack drew immediate condemnation from Palestinian authorities and humanitarian organizations, who called it a violation of international humanitarian law. Al-Ahli Hospital, located in northern Gaza, was struck multiple times in a pre-dawn operation. According to medical personnel, vital infrastructure including the emergency ward, pharmacy, and adjacent buildings suffered severe damage. Over 100 patients and staff were affected, and one young…

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Washington, D.C. — Former U.S. President Donald Trump insisted that no nation would be spared from his administration’s tough trade measures, signaling a firmer stance on China even after a recent decision that appeared to relax tariffs on certain high-tech imports. Despite a notice that shifted some goods, such as cellphones and laptops, into a different tax classification, Trump emphasized on Sunday that these products were still subject to existing duties — currently around 20%. “No one is getting off the hook,” Trump said, clarifying that the changes did not amount…

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Belgium: Mehul Choksi’s arrest in Belgium on April 12, 2025, for his alleged role in the ₹13,850 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud has ignited debate about whether India is entering a new phase in its battle against economic offenders. Choksi, a diamond tycoon who fled India in 2018 just before the scam surfaced, became a symbol of the challenges in holding wealthy elites accountable. His capture, after years of evading Indian agencies like the CBI and ED, is being touted by the government as proof of its unrelenting pursuit…

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Beijing / Washington: The question of whether China can “tighten the screws” against Donald Trump during his presidency taps into a complex interplay of economic, strategic, and political forces shaping U.S.-China relations in 2025. As Trump returns to the White House with a platform centered on aggressive trade policies, including tariffs as high as 145% on Chinese goods, Beijing faces both opportunities and risks in responding. The metaphor of “tightening the screws” suggests escalating pressure to counter Trump’s moves, whether through economic retaliation, geopolitical maneuvering, or exploiting U.S. domestic divisions.…

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Thailand: The 6th BIMSTEC Summit, held on April 4, 2025, in Bangkok, marks a pivotal moment in the evolving dynamics of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), reflecting shifts in regional cooperation, geopolitical priorities, and institutional momentum. Hosted by Thailand under the theme “Prosperous, Resilient, and Open BIMSTEC,” the summit underscores a strategic recalibration among its seven member states—Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand—amid a fast-changing global and regional landscape. One key dynamic is the heightened focus on actionable connectivity and…

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New Delhi: Expert analyses of the April 4, 2025, meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh’s interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok reflect a range of perspectives, shaped by the complex dynamics of India-Bangladesh relations. The meeting, the first since Yunus assumed leadership of Bangladesh’s interim government following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in August 2024, has been interpreted as a pragmatic step amid strained bilateral ties, though opinions differ on its implications and outcomes. Many experts view the meeting as a…

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New Delhi: The relationship between India and the United States has undergone significant transformation over the past few decades, evolving from Cold War-era suspicion to a robust strategic partnership. This shift is driven by changing geopolitical realities, shared interests in countering China’s rise, and a mutual commitment to a rules-based international order. However, the partnership is not without its challenges, as differing priorities, historical ties with other nations, and domestic pressures in both countries create friction. Let’s explore the key dynamics shaping Indo-US relations as of April 2025, focusing on…

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