The latest US defence policy bill has signaled a stronger commitment to engaging with India, reinforcing the shared goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific region and addressing strategic challenges posed by China. The National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, unveiled by Congressional leaders on Sunday, emphasizes the importance of defence alliances […]
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Thailand launched air strikes on Cambodia today following a deadly clash along their disputed border that claimed the life of a Thai soldier. Tensions flared early Monday in Ubon Ratchathani province, where Cambodian troops reportedly fired on Thai forces. According to Thai army spokesperson Winthai Suvaree, “Thai soldiers were attacked with supporting fire weapons, resulting […]
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India’s aviation sector faced another day of chaos as the government stepped in to cap airline fares after IndiGo’s massive flight disruptions left passengers stranded across major airports for the fifth consecutive day. Outside Bengaluru and Mumbai airports, crowds swelled in frustration while 385 IndiGo flights were cancelled today alone, adding to the thousands disrupted […]
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Mediators from Egypt and Qatar, joined by six other Muslim-majority nations, expressed growing alarm yesterday after Israel announced plans to open the Rafah crossing as a one-way exit for Palestinians seeking to leave Gaza. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates […]
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A historic moment unfolded on Thursday as a United Nations Security Council delegation arrived in Syria, marking the first-ever visit by the Council to the country. The visit comes just days ahead of the anniversary of the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. According to state news agency SANA, the delegation crossed into Syria via […]
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