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Germany bolsters ties with India amid fluid geopolitical landscape

Germany bolsters ties with India amid fluid geopolitical landscape

The EU-India FTA could add €20 billion in trade, while Germany aims to enhance its Indo-Pacific presence and secure diversified supply chains. Trade remains central: Germany is India's top EU partner, with balanced exports and imports totaling over US$50 billion, projected to reach €50 billion by 2030 under the "India First" policy. 26 days ago
Not going to give up options: Trump again says US needs Greenland for national security

Not going to give up options: Trump again says US needs Greenland for national security

While stressing that the US has a good relationship with Denmark, Trump said Denmark lacks the capacity to defend Greenland on its own and dismissed concerns about undermining NATO. Pressed on whether force could be used, he refused to rule out any options, saying he would "not give up options." Trump did not announce any immediate decisions, stating that discussions were ongoing and that Greenland remains vital for both US and European security. Jan 15, 2026
US funding bill proposes to withhold Pakistan aid over Afridi case

US funding bill proposes to withhold Pakistan aid over Afridi case

The bill also prohibits any US assistance to the Taliban and includes human rights measures, such as applying visa restrictions on Chinese officials involved in violations against Tibetans. The legislation forms part of a broader package funding US government operations through September 30, 2026, covering national security, diplomatic missions, and foreign aid programs. Jan 15, 2026
India launches website, theme and logo for BRICS Presidency 2026

India launches website, theme and logo with lotus for BRICS Presidency 2026

The theme of India's chairship is "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability," reflecting a people-centric, humanity-first approach. The four priorities—Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability—will guide actions across BRICS' three pillars: political & security cooperation, economic & financial partnership, and people-to-people exchanges. Jan 13, 2026
JeM and LeT patronage: Pakistan normalising terror through state cover, says report

JeM and LeT patronage: Pakistan normalising terror through state cover, says report

The report cites examples such as the state-backed reconstruction of JeM-linked facilities, open radicalisation camps, and the participation of sanctioned terror leaders in political activities under police protection. It warns that this state-enabled integration of militant groups into political and social structures poses serious security risks beyond South Asia, impacting Europe, China and the United States. Jan 12, 2026
US Prez Trump says Russia, China, Pak among nations testing nuclear weapons

US Prez Trump says Russia, China, Pak among nations testing nuclear weapons

President Donald Trump made the remarks when asked whether the US is going to start detonating nuclear weapons for testing after more than 30 years. He said that the US does not "necessarily know" where these nations are testing nuclear weapons, however, he stated that testing is being done. Nov 3, 2025
Drone malfunctions at awards show, mirroring recent drone disaster in China

Drone malfunctions at awards show, mirroring recent drone disaster in China

However, as the drone show wrapped up, one of the drones malfunctioned and fell over the audience section injuring a female attendee. The injury, though minor, created a panic in the audience for a good 10-15 minutes. However, things went back to normal quickly as the rest of the show was carried forward seamlessly. Oct 12, 2025
Pakistan juggles between China, US and beyond to help address domestic chaos

Pakistan juggles between China, US and beyond to help address domestic chaos

However, rising public concern about debt terms, slow project delivery, and limited local industrial spillovers has created domestic scrutiny and occasional friction. Afghanistan's Khaama Press on Saturday carried an article on how the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised an alarm over $ 11 billion discrepancy in Pakistan's trade data across the past two fiscal years. Oct 11, 2025
US shadow looms over Pakistan's ties with China

US shadow looms over Pakistan's ties with China

Even the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is not Islamabad's brainchild, but a spoke in Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, which is aimed more at serving China's own ambitions, according to an article in Pakistan Today. Sep 14, 2025
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