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Investing in War is Far Easier Than Investing in Peace Speaking at the BRICS summit opening ceremony, Brazilian President Lula highlighted that Western nations had previously pledged 0.7% of their GDP to aid developing countries, noting, "It is far easier to invest in war than…

"We lost 3 Rafales, 1 Sukhoi 30 MKI, 1 Mig 29, all shot down in our own territory." Indian Congress questions Modi Government. Def minster Rajnath Singh responds "Opposition should not ask how many jets we lost. This hurts our national sentiments."

As global challenges persist, the Tianjin summit signals a collective push toward consensus, coordination, and high-quality growth across Eurasia. From August 31 to Sept 1, China will host the largest-ever SCO summit in Tianjin, welcoming leaders from over 20 countries and 10…

“Gaza is now a graveyard - for both Palestinians and international law.” — FM Ishaq Dar at UNSC 🇵🇰

China's BYD to assemble it's cars in Pakistan from 2025 - Reuters @Reuters

The suffering and starvation unfolding in Gaza is unspeakable and indefensible.

China's BYD to assemble EVs in Pakistan from 2026 reut.rs/44LWNMd

China's Economy confronts the odds: 5.3% GDP Growth in H1 2025. Despite global headwinds and Trump's tariff offensive, China’s economy surged 5.3% in the first half of 2025, outpacing forecasts. High-tech industries, EVs, and resilient exports led the charge, while Beijing…

Bangladesh first series win vs Pakistan: finally, history made! Bangladesh held their nerve to seal a thrilling 8-run win over Pakistan in the 2nd T20I, clinching their first-ever series win in the format against the Men in Green. Despite a fiery late charge from Faheem Ashraf…

Japan just broke the internet speed record! 🇯🇵 🚀 Scientists at Japan’s National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) achieved 1.02 petabits per second (that’s 1,020,000,000 Mbps), transmitting data over 1,808 km using a 19-core optical fibre. For…

Despite being in development for over 40 years, India’s Tejas has only 38 operational units, compared to Pakistan's 177+ JF-17s in service.

Early reports suggested that the decisive factor in India’s recent conflict with its neighbour was the superiority of Pakistan’s Chinese-made J-10 fighters and its PL-15 air-to-air missiles. But new clues are raising more questions economist.com/asia/2025/07/1…

American's New Travel Anxiety: ‘Will They Hate Us?’ From boiling tensions in the Middle East to anti-tourism protests erupting in Spain and Italy, a mix of factors is poisoning the atmosphere for international travel. This is all fueled by global resentment toward U.S. policies…

From Partners to Targets: Japan and South Korea under New U.S. Tariffs Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order announcing a 25% tariff on over 100 core products from Japan and South Korea, effective August 1st. These tariffs target crucial sectors…

Defying global headwinds, India has cemented its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy with a solid 6.5% GDP growth in FY25, a pace the RBI expects to sustain into FY26. Over the past decade, India’s economy has nearly tripled in size, while exports, foreign…

Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan have hit the accelerator on their long-delayed trilateral railway project, pushing forward with fresh commitments and joint strategies to finally begin construction. The 850-kilometer UAP railway promises to reshape regional trade by linking…

Japan draws a red line in trade talks with the U.S., rejecting any deal that doesn’t include relief from harsh automobile tariffs. As Washington threatens 25% duties on Japanese goods starting August 1, Tokyo stands firm, refusing to trade away its auto sector or make rushed…

Amid rising global trade tensions, Japan signals a stronger push for economic cooperation with ASEAN. At a meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya called ASEAN a cornerstone of a free and open Indo-Pacific, vowing to deepen ties in trade, maritime security,…