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YARLUNG PROJECT: The Dangers of Playing with Nature

China has launched the construction of the Yarlung Hydropower Project. The project, located in the geologically sensitive Pemakoe region, also known as the Great Bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo, sits in an

October 16, 2025

Asia News·China·Environment

Children bring Ramayana glory to Trafalgar Square

What made it even more remarkable was that this grand act was performed entirely by children aged 8 to 17, who balanced months of intensive rehearsals with their academic commitments. More than 20

October 15, 2025

India News·London News·UK News

Sea Guardians Abroad: How China-Pak Naval Drills Shape ‘Training’ Offered to Somalia

The Pakistan–Somalia defence arrangement exemplifies a new modality of influence projection, i.e. doctrinal outsourcing. It allows major powers to implant strategic thought systems without formal basing rights or direct agreements. For Somalia,

October 14, 2025

China·COLUMNS·Pakistan

Palestine wants India in Gaza rebuilding coalition

Palestine seeks India’s inclusion in a Saudi-led coalition to rebuild Gaza, hoping New Delhi’s participation will reinforce its long-standing support for the two-state solution. As the Gaza war enters its third year,

October 9, 2025

-Top News·Arab News·India News

India, Qatar to fast-track trade talks, deal likely by mid-2026

India and Qatar aim to finalise a free trade agreement by mid-2026, targeting to double bilateral trade to $30 billion and expand cooperation beyond energy. India and Qatar are preparing to launch

October 9, 2025

-Top News·Business·India News

Arab chemist wins Nobel in Chemistry for metal-organic frameworks

Arab scientist Omar Yaghi shares the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for groundbreaking work on metal-organic frameworks that promise cleaner energy, water solutions and carbon capture. Arab chemist Omar M. Yaghi, a

October 9, 2025

-Top News·Arab News·Science

Pakistan-Occupied Jammu & Kashmir: The Rebellion Within

The credibility of Pakistan’s narrative on Kashmir is eroding—not because of diplomatic pressure, but because of rebellion within its own occupied territories, writes Col Danvir Singh (Retd) The mass protests that have

October 4, 2025

COLUMNS·India News·Pakistan

CHINA’S CLIMATE POLICY: Dragon Fireworks and Damaged Credibility

President Xi Jinping appeared before the UN General Assembly in September 2025 to present China as a leader on climate change. Xi pledged that China would cut emissions by 7–10% by 2035,

October 4, 2025

-Top News·China·Environment

Pakistan reverses support for Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Pakistan retracts support for Trump’s Gaza peace plan, citing differences with Muslim nations’ draft; move reflects domestic sensitivities and regional alignment amid ongoing Middle East conflict diplomacy. In a surprising shift, Pakistan’s

October 4, 2025

-Top News·Pakistan·USA

Hamas agrees to release all hostages

Hamas agrees to release all Israeli hostages under Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, backed by global powers and the UN, paving the way for regional stability. Hamas has formally agreed to release

October 4, 2025

-Top News·Arab News·USA