On July 29, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s external affairs minister, attended an important meeting known as the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad). At a later event in Washington, he shared some fascinating insights about India’s approach to trade, especially with the challenges posed by the United States. Jaishankar
Russia has launched a significant lawsuit against several companies belonging to the UK–Dutch energy giant, Shell. This legal action was revealed through the Moscow Commercial Arbitration Court’s records, though many of the details remain unclear. What we do know is that Shell’s global entities, including Shell Global Solutions International B.V.,
In the 19th century, Britain took control of the Chagos Archipelago, a group of 60 small islands in the Indian Ocean that were originally part of Mauritius, a British colony. But when Mauritius gained its independence in 1968, the Chagos Islands were not returned. Instead, Britain kept control of the
On Tuesday, three Indian naval ships—INS Shardul, INS Tir, and ICGS Veer—arrived at the port of Bandar Abbas in Iran. The ships were part of a long-range training mission in the Persian Gulf and were welcomed by the Iranian Navy’s ship, Zereh. This visit highlights the growing naval cooperation between
Early this morning, Israel carried out airstrikes near the Syrian coast, with explosions reported dangerously close to a major Russian airbase—Khmeimim, located near the city of Latakia. While it’s unclear if the base itself was hit, this is still a significant escalation. Israel has targeted areas close to this crucial
Iranian oil tankers have quickly left Kharg Island, the country’s largest oil export terminal, due to fears of an imminent attack from Israel. The island handles 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is now seen as a possible target for Israel after a recent missile attack from Iran. Tensions have
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) recently criticized the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), calling it a “biased organization with a political agenda.” According to the MEA, the commission’s latest report misrepresents facts about India and pushes a false narrative designed to discredit the country. “We
Olivia Nuzzi, a well-known writer for New York Magazine, has accused her ex-fiancé, Ryan Lizza, a prominent political journalist with Politico, of harassing and blackmailing her after their relationship ended. According to Nuzzi, this harassment began while she was secretly involved with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.), a former
A major scandal is brewing in the U.S. Navy after lawmakers ordered an investigation into reports of dangerous welding flaws on submarines and aircraft carriers. These aren’t just any ships—they are some of the most powerful vessels in the Navy, and some are already in use while others are still
