The International Energy Agency (IEA) has raised serious concerns about the growing vulnerability of South-east Asia’s energy security, warning that climate change, rapidly increasing electricity demand, and geopolitical tensions in West Asia are combining to create a fragile energy outlook for the region. According to the IEA’s South-east Asia Energy Outlook 2026, the region’s power […]
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Australian activists who were detained by Israeli forces during a Gaza-bound aid flotilla have returned to Australia, with organisers alleging that some detainees experienced abuse, beatings, and sexual assault during their detention. Israeli authorities have strongly denied the allegations, which have not been independently verified by Reuters. The incident involves a large humanitarian flotilla of […]
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US President Donald Trump has announced plans to send an additional 5,000 American troops to Poland, a move that is expected to intensify ongoing debates surrounding NATO’s future and Europe’s growing defense responsibilities. The announcement came after days of uncertainty over whether the United States would continue with an earlier military deployment plan. Washington had […]
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Kashmir is feeling the warmth a little earlier than usual this year. Daytime temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday stayed significantly above seasonal averages, with some areas recording deviations of 6 to 9 degrees Celsius. In the Valley, Srinagar saw a high of 20.2°C—8.2 degrees above normal—while Qazigund topped 20.4°C, a striking 9.4 degrees […]
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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel on Wednesday for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening defence cooperation, expanding trade ties, and reinforcing what he described as a “robust and multifaceted strategic partnership.” Before departure, Modi emphasized the steady growth in bilateral relations and confirmed that he would meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, […]
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