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Prestigious Ghanaian HonourIn a historic ceremony on July 3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was bestowed Ghana’s Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, the West African nation’s second-highest civilian honour, by President John Dramani Mahama in Accra. This prestigious award, recognising his “distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership,” places Modi among a select…

A Landmark ArrivalPrime Minister Narendra Modi stepped off his plane at Piarco International Airport in Port of Spain, marking the first official visit by an Indian prime minister to Trinidad and Tobago since 1999. The occasion was marked by pageantry: a full Guard of Honour, rhythmic drumming, Bhojpuri chautaal dance performances by cultural troupes, and…

Controversial Visit to “Alligator Alcatraz”In early July 2025, Donald Trump toured a freshly built immigration detention centre in the remote Florida Everglades, derisively dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.” Surrounded by swamps brimming with alligators and pythons, the facility was unveiled as a centrepiece of Trump’s hard-line immigration agenda. During the tour, Trump made a striking announcement: he…

Renewed Confidence After Fourth ReviewThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the fourth review under its four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Sri Lanka, unlocking an immediate disbursement of around SDR 254 million, which translates to approximately USD 350 million. This latest funding brings the total IMF support to the country under the current program…

Trump Puts Deadline on Global TalksPresident Trump has made it clear: the 90-day suspension on tariffs will not be extended past July 9. The pause, put in place to buy time for trade negotiations with nearly 200 nations, formally ends then, unless fresh deals are struck. “Letters will start going out ‘pretty soon,’” Trump told Fox…

A Landmark GiftWarren Buffett, the legendary investor and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has made a monumental philanthropic gesture by donating $6 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway shares to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and several family charities. This donation marks Buffett’s largest annual gift since 2006, reaffirming his enduring commitment to leveraging his wealth…

On the cusp of a mini‑deal deadlineIndia has dispatched a team of negotiators to Washington in a high-stakes mission: to clinch an interim “mini trade deal” with the U.S. before the July 8 deadline expires. This critical date marks the end of a 90-day pause President Trump granted on high “Liberation Day” tariffs, after which steep…

Skirmish at Emerald Triangle Ignited AlertOn May 28, 2025, soldiers from Thailand and Cambodia exchanged gunfire in a disputed border region known as the Emerald Triangle, where Thailand’s north-eastern provinces meet Cambodia and Laos. One Cambodian soldier was killed, while both nations accused the other of firing first and crossing into contested territory. This clash…

A Fragile Peace UnravelsOn June 23, a cease-fire was brokered between Israel and Iran, mediated by former U.S. President Donald Trump and regional partners. While the calm seemed to hold initially, Israel quickly accused Iran of violating the truce. Just two hours into the cease-fire, Israel reported that Iran launched multiple missiles toward Israeli territory, some…

A Sudden Ceasefire Emerges and FaltersAfter 12 intense days of warfare, former President Trump announced a “complete and total” ceasefire between Israel and Iran on June 24, marking a dramatic pause in hostilities. The blueprint called for a phased truce: Iran to stand down first, followed by Israel after 12 hours, with the entire conflict…