Iran’s calibrated strikes in April and October 2024 were meant to signal deterrence, not war. Yet by revealing both the reach and the restraint of its missiles and drones, Tehran may have inadvertently provided Israeli planners with a roadmap for a far more devastating offensive.
India and Bangladesh share deep historical, cultural and economic bonds. Yet tensions fueled by misinformation have prevented the relationship from reaching its full potential. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus made a clear appeal when he said, “We want to build the best relationship with India. It’s our neighbor. We don’t want to have any kind of […]
Bangladesh’s interim government head said this week that fake news from Indian media outlets is fueling tension between the two countries, undermining efforts to build stable relations. Muhammad Yunus told a London audience on Wednesday that although his government seeks good relations with India, misinformation has repeatedly interfered with diplomatic progress. “But somehow things go […]
Sir Keir Starmer’s refusal to meet Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, during his visit to London is more than a diplomatic slight. It risks signaling indifference toward Bangladesh’s effort to recover billions of dollars allegedly looted under the former regime of Sheikh Hasina, some of which is believed to be hidden in the UK. Yunus, […]
The ongoing crisis in Manipur is a serious challenge to India’s democratic values. Curfews, internet blackouts and mass unrest following the arrest of a Meitei leader have again plunged the state into instability. If the government continues to rely on shutdowns and force, it risks deepening the crisis. Internet services across five valley districts remain […]
India on Friday inaugurated a new railway line connecting the Kashmir Valley to the rest of the country, marking the completion of a decades-long infrastructure project through some of the world’s most difficult terrain. Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the launch of the 170-mile Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link, built at a cost of $4.4 billion. […]
Pakistan’s inflation rate dropped sharply to 4.7% year-on-year in May, down from 23.4% the previous year, signaling a major shift in the country’s economic outlook and easing pressure on consumers and businesses. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb described the decline as a “fantastic story” during the presentation of the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024–25. He noted that […]
The number of Muslims worldwide increased more rapidly than any other major religious group between 2010 and 2020, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of global census and survey data. The study found that the global Muslim population grew by 347 million people during the decade, more than all other religious groups combined. This […]
Just two years ago, Pakistan’s economy teetered on the brink of collapse. Inflation neared 40 percent, the country faced a near-default on its sovereign debt, and foreign reserves fell below $7 billion. Today, the narrative is changing. Backed by a $7 billion stabilization deal with the International Monetary Fund and a sweeping set of domestic […]
Claims that Pakistan is on the verge of breaking into five separate regions misrepresent the political and structural realities within the country. While separatist sentiments exist in areas such as Balochistan, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and parts of Punjab, these movements remain fragmented, limited in popular support, and constrained by a strong centralized state apparatus. The […]
