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Sri Lanka's President, the newly elected Anura Kumara Dissanayake, must strike a balance between India and China's competing interests. His leadership marks a potential shift in the island's foreign relations, as India seeks to counter China's influence.

Iran-Israel tensions escalate as Israel prepares for precision strikes in retaliation for Tehran's missile attack. Netanyahu is set to respond to Iran's growing threats.

India UN Security Council Bid: Despite persistent lobbying, experts say it’s unlikely India will gain permanent membership of the UNSC anytime soon for several reasons.

CIA and MI6 chiefs Bill Burns and Richard Moore confront global security challenges, but their calls for stronger cooperation appear ineffective. 

BLA's (Balochistan Liberation Army) Operation Herof has exposed serious weaknesses in Pakistan’s security and counter-terrorism efforts, intensifying the Baloch insurgency and straining diplomatic ties, especially with China.

Ismail Haniyeh assassination has ignited a tense and volatile situation in the Middle East, with potential consequences rippling across the globe.

Budget 2024 is more than numbers; it reflects political pressures and strategic alignments. Discover how Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget reveals BJP's political manoeuvres, job creation promises, and controversial regional allocations.

India-Israel Relations Highlight the Need for Broader Regional Engagement in the Middle East. India favours a two-state solution with East Jerusalem as the capital of an independent Palestinian state.

NATO's new boss, Mark Rutte, will have to walk a tightrope as he faces critical tests in assuming NATO leadership, balancing internal cohesion and external pressures.

India's leadership has responded to the disrupted global power dynamics caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Israel-Hamas war, leveraging its G-20 presidency and ASEAN summit role to enhance its international standing.