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Cyprus extends unwavering support to India in combating cross-border terrorism In a significant diplomatic development, India and Cyprus have issued a joint declaration condemning terrorism in all its forms and reaffirming their commitment to countering hybrid threats that undermine global peace and stability. This declaration follows discussions between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cypriot…

Early Morning Assault In the early hours of Saturday, June 14, 2025, Iran launched a fresh wave of missile attacks on Israel, intensifying the already volatile situation in the Middle East. Explosions echoed across Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, with sirens blaring as the Israeli military confirmed the ongoing assault. This marked a significant escalation in…

India’s Position in the Global Gender Gap Index India has ranked 131st out of 148 countries in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025, marking a decline from its 129th position in 2024. Despite this drop, India’s gender parity score has improved slightly to 64.4%, up from 64.1% the previous year. The relative…

Introduction to Exercise Shakti 2025 The Indian Army and the French military are set to conduct the 8th edition of Exercise Shakti, a biennial joint military exercise, from June 18 to July 1, 2025, at La Cavalerie, France. This exercise aims to enhance the capability of both nations to undertake joint multi-domain operations in sub-conventional…

Introduction In a significant move reflecting escalating tensions in the Middle East, the United States has ordered the partial evacuation of its diplomatic missions in Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait. This decision comes in response to heightened security concerns linked to stalled nuclear negotiations with Iran and increasing regional instability. Diplomatic Drawdown in Iraq, Bahrain, and…

Intensifying Unrest in Los Angeles Protests have erupted across the United States in response to President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies, particularly focusing on recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. The most significant unrest has occurred in Los Angeles, where demonstrations escalated into clashes with law enforcement. In response to the growing unrest,…

Introduction India’s population has reached 1.46 billion in 2025, making it the most populous country globally. However, a significant demographic shift accompanies this growth: the nation’s fertility rate has fallen below the replacement level. The United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) 2025 State of World Population Report highlights this trend, indicating that, on average, Indian women…

Diplomatic Engagement at Lancaster House High-level trade negotiations between the United States and China commenced in London at Lancaster House on Monday, June 9, 2025. The two-day talks aim to address escalating tensions over tariffs, export controls, and rare earth mineral exports. U.S. officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Trade…

Introduction- Disagreement Over Soldier Exchange On June 8, 2025, Russian officials expressed concerns that Ukraine had postponed the planned exchange of 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in action. Lt. Gen. Alexander Zorin, a representative of the Russian negotiating group, stated that Russia had delivered the first batch of 1,212 bodies of Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers…

A Significant Financial Boost for Pakistan In a notable development, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an $800 million financial assistance package for Pakistan. This funding is intended to support Pakistan’s public financial management reforms, aiming to enhance fiscal transparency and governance. The approval comes at a time when Pakistan is grappling with economic…