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New Delhi, January 07, 2026, 02:30 p.m. IST: Western leaders took bold steps toward bolstering Ukraine’s defences during a Paris summit on January 6, 2026, amid accelerating peace talks with Russia. The UK and France signed a declaration committing troops to Ukraine if a ceasefire holds, while the US endorsed monitoring mechanisms and binding guarantees. … Read more
New Delhi, January 7, 2026, 2:05 p.m. IST The European Union refuses to recognize Delcy Rodríguez as Venezuela’s interim president following the U.S. raid that seized Nicolas Maduro. European capitals are divided over democracy, international law, and Washington’s role in Caracas. The European Union has refused to recognize Delcy Rodriguez as Venezuela’s interim president, deepening … Read more
New Delhi, January 6, 2026, 9:45 a.m. IST Japan-China tensions intensify over Taiwan as PM Sanae Takaichi signals openness to dialogue despite Beijing’s economic retaliation, highlighting fragile regional dynamics and strained trade ties. Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed readiness for renewed talks with China on January 5, 2026, following her shrine visit, stating that … Read more
New Delhi/Tehran, Iran | January 5, 2026, 9:24 p.m. IST Protests sweeping across Iran have continued into their ninth day, with reports of widespread strikes, clashes with security forces, and a rising death toll as demonstrators voice fury over the country’s deepening economic woes and broader political grievances. What began late last December as merchant … Read more
New Delhi/Beijing/Seoul, Jan 4, 2026, 1:50 p.m. IST North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles into the East Sea as South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping. The launch escalates regional tensions, drawing condemnation from Japan and Seoul, and casts a shadow over summit efforts to stabilize the Korean Peninsula. … Read more
New Delhi | January 3, 2026, 6:52 PM IST US Attorney General Pam Bondi indicts captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores on narco-terrorism and drug charges in New York, as Russia, Iran, and Cuba slam strikes as illegal aggression. US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced indictments against captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro … Read more
New Delhi | January 3, 2026, 15:35 PM IST President Donald Trump has ordered the first known major US military strikes inside Venezuela, targeting key military installations in Caracas and surrounding areas early Saturday morning. Multiple explosions rocked the capital, with fires reported at Fuerte Tiuna, the country’s largest military complex and La Carlota Air … Read more
New Delhi/Tehran, Iran | January 2, 2026, 6:37 PM IST Iran faces its largest protests since 2022, driven by economic collapse, inflation above 40%, and widespread unrest across major cities. Government response and international warnings intensify the crisis. Iran is experiencing its most significant wave of protests since the 2022-2023 unrest following the death of … Read more
New Delhi, January 2, 2026, 5PM IST Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch warns China may soon deploy troops in Pakistan’s Balochistan under CPEC’s final phase, urging India to counter the growing China-Pakistan strategic alliance. A prominent Baloch nationalist leader has cautioned that China could soon deploy its military personnel in Pakistan’s Balochistan province as part … Read more
New Delhi, December 30, 2025, 7:02 PM IST — In a dramatic escalation of tensions within the Gulf region, Saudi Arabia has issued a stern national security warning to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), demanding the immediate withdrawal of Emirati forces from Yemen. The ultimatum, framed as a “red line” for Saudi national security, underscores … Read more
China launches Justice Mission 2025 military drills around Taiwan following record US arms sale, escalating regional tensions and testing PLA modernization. New Delhi, December 30, 2025, 12:15 PM IST: China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launched large-scale military exercises, codenamed Justice Mission 2025, around Taiwan on December 29, 2025. The maneuvers involved coordinated deployments of army, … Read more
Trump expresses anger over an alleged drone strike on Putin’s residence as Russia and Ukraine trade claims, raising fresh doubts over peace talks. Trump Rebukes Alleged Ukrainian Drone Strike Clouds Peace Efforts New Delhi | December 30, 2025, 8:40 a.m. IST: President Donald Trump’s sharp criticism of an alleged Ukrainian drone strike on Vladimir Putin’s … Read more
Zelensky Trump meeting in Florida signals progress as Ukraine’s peace deal moves closer amid intensified Russian attacks and global diplomacy. New Delhi, December 28, 2025, 8:21 PM IST — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday for high-stakes discussions aimed at advancing a revised peace framework to end the … Read more
Japan Defence Budget– Japan’s Cabinet greenlights a 9.4% higher $58B defense budget for 2026, funding missiles, drones, and SHIELD amid China disputes over Taiwan remarks and radar incidents. Tokyo eyes 2% GDP spending by 2028. New Delhi, December 26, 2025, Time 11:26 PM IST- Japan’s Cabinet has approved a record defence budget of over 9 trillion … Read more
Israel has officially recognized Somaliland as an independent state, marking a historic diplomatic breakthrough in the Horn of Africa. The move strengthens regional alliances, opens new cooperation in trade and security, and reshapes Red Sea geopolitics. New Delhi, December 26, 2025, Time 9:44 PM IST– Israel has officially recognized Somaliland as an independent country. This … Read more
Europe should not detach itself from the US on defence, NATO chief Mark Rutte has warned, as he backs a 5% NATO spending goal and pushes back against Manfred Weber’s call for a “European NATO”. New Delhi, 26 December 2025, Time 5:51 PM IST- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has dismissed growing calls for Europe to pursue … Read more
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker says the Russia-Ukraine war could end within 90 days if peace talks succeed. Negotiations in Miami focus on a revised 20-point plan, US security guarantees, and post-war reconstruction. US Ambassador to NATO Says Ukraine War Could End Within 90 Days, Talks Focus on Four Key Documents New Delhi, December … Read more
Ukraine Peace Talks intensify as President Zelenskiy rejects constitutional changes on NATO membership, stresses sovereignty, and seeks security guarantees. Key Highlights Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has firmly rejected any proposal to amend Ukraine’s constitution to abandon its goal of joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, even as Ukraine Peace Talks intensify under U.S.-led mediation. Speaking … Read more
President Trump defends his economic record in a rare Trump prime time address, announces $1,776 Warrior Dividend payouts as polls show 57% disapproval. Key Highlights President Donald Trump mounted a high-profile defense of his economic record during a rare Trump prime time address from the White House on Wednesday night, as new polling revealed deepening … Read more
The $901 billion defense bill passes the US Senate with Ukraine aid, troop pay raises, Pentagon oversight, and historic war powers reforms. Key Highlights $901 Billion Defense Bill Passes Senate With Ukraine Aid and Oversight Measures The US Senate has overwhelmingly approved the $901 billion defense bill, finalising the annual National Defense Authorization Act and … Read more