The brief 48-hour ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been extended, according to diplomatic sources, and formal peace talks are being planned in Doha. This extension follows days of violent cross-border attacks and comes as both countries face mounting international pressure to resolve disputes through dialogue rather than confrontation. According to Reuters, delegations from both…
Global leaders had envisioned adopting the world’s first global shipping carbon fee this October. The levy was to charge ship operators for greenhouse gas emissions, with collected funds directed toward clean shipping upgrades. However, intense lobbying and threats from the United States—backed by Saudi Arabia and others—led to a vote in which more than half…
IMF Upgrades India Growth 2025-26: India’s economy is back in the spotlight. The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook has upgraded India’s growth forecast for fiscal year 2025‑26 (FY26) to 6.6 %, up from its earlier 6.4 % projection — a sign of confidence in the country’s resilience despite rising global headwinds. Yet the upward revision comes in…
In a significant move toward de‑escalation, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to meet in South Korea in late October to address trade tensions between the U.S. and China. The meeting follows China’s imposition of stricter export controls on rare earth elements, and Trump’s threat to impose 100 % tariffs on Chinese goods beginning November…
Jerusalem / Gaza, October 2025— In a dramatic turn in the two-year conflict, Israel’s cabinet has formally approved a U.S.-brokered cease-fire and hostage-prisoner exchange agreement with Hamas, paving the way for the gradual winding down of the war. The first phase of the deal is already entering implementation, with Israeli forces withdrawing, hostages set to…
The H-1B visa has long been a gateway for Indian IT professionals chasing the American Dream in the US tech industry. In 2024, Indian professionals reportedly accounted for about 71% of all H-1B visas issued, making India the top beneficiary. However, a major policy shift announced on September 19, 2025, by the US administration under…
Brutalism was once dismissed as cold and lifeless. But it is experiencing a surprising revival today. Younger generations are increasingly drawn to its bold use of concrete, geometric clarity and unapologetic looks. What was once seen as outdated and institutional is now being celebrated in architecture, interior design and even furniture. This article reflects on…
भारत और ईरान के बीच दशकों से चली आ रही साझेदारी का सबसे अहम प्रतीक “चाबहार बंदरगाह” एक बार फिर अंतरराष्ट्रीय राजनीति की खींचतान में फंस गया है। अमेरिका ने हाल ही में घोषणा की है कि 29 सितंबर 2025 से इस पोर्ट का संचालन करने वाले लोग और कंपनियाँ अमेरिकी प्रतिबंधों के दायरे में…
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