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As Indian-Americans excel and India’s economy expands, perceptions are being rewritten. Not everyone in the US is comfortable with that new reality.

Vance, Rubio On Standby To Follow, If Needed

A US delegation is heading to Islamabad for fresh talks with Iran after previous negotiations faltered. President Trump issued a stern warning, vowing severe action if Iran rejects the "fair and reasonable" deal offered. Tensions remain high following disagreements over Iran's nuclear program and sanctions, with the Strait of Hormuz becoming a focal point of the dispute

A formidable impact was felt as a bunker buster bomb detonated near Isfahan, targeting an Iranian ammunition stockpile and underscoring the intensified conflict. Iran's elaborate network of underground tunnels, once a shield, has transformed into a focal point for the American-Israeli coalition's military strategy.

New satellite images reveal extensive damage across the Middle East from the ongoing Iran war. Key military sites, ports, and air bases in Iran, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have been struck.

Trump says he is “absolutely” considering leaving Nato. But can a US president actually do it — and what would it mean for Europe, global security, and India if the alliance begins to unravel?

The notion lives on in a post-colonial society where English – and who has access to it – is a marker of civility and civilisation. The Higgins-Macaulay Complex continues to haunt post-colonial societies, but there are times when the English language can be oddly prescient.

As the Iran war stretches on, Trump’s ambitions beyond the Middle East raise larger questions about US power. Are these moves a projection of strength — or signs of a superpower grappling with decline?

From agitprop accusations to civilisational storytelling: why Dhurandhar duology has struck such a nerve...

A clearly frustrated Donald Trump has called for allies to help the US open up the Strait of Hormuz. While little support has been forthcoming from European allies so far, they're looking at playing a role once this war ends.

A tech billionaire. A closed-door lecture series in the shadow of the Vatican. A theological argument that turns two thousand years of Christian thought inside out. This is not a culture war spat. It is something far stranger.

Russia's intelligence agency alleges Britain and France are secretly planning to supply nuclear weapons to Ukraine, a claim vehemently denied by Kyiv and France as "an outright lie" and "absurd." Moscow stated this information is crucial for ongoing peace talks, while Ukraine urged the international community to reject Russia's "dirty information bombs."

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed openness to discussing the deployment of France's nuclear weapons in Europe, under specific conditions including maintaining full control and not substituting the US nuclear guarantee. Several European nations, including Germany and Poland, have shown interest amid concerns about Russian aggression and the reliability of US commitment.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius dismisses debate on European nuclear weapons, emphasizing US-Europe relations. Historical context: Germany renounced nuclear arms post-WWII. US once stationed nuclear warheads in West Germany during Cold War. Experts deem German nuclear weapons unrealistic due to logistical challenges and international commitments. NATO relations remain resilient despite Trump's impact.

French intelligence agencies are certain that Iran is hiding a nuclear weapons programme, President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Tuesday.

France, not sure about the safety of Pakistan's nuclear weapons, has decided against supplying nuclear energy technology to it, according to a secret US diplomatic cable released by WikiLeaks.

Russia has criticised France's proposal to share its nuclear arsenal with Europe, arguing it won't enhance security. France's president Macron had hinted at deploying nuclear bombers across the EU, but under strict conditions. He noted the US already stations nuclear weapons in Europe, emphasising France's control over its own nuclear defence.

Israel and Iran's escalating conflict sees coordinated strikes and retaliatory drone and missile launches, widening regional war fears. Military data reveals Iran's strength in manpower and missile volume, while Israel excels in technology, air superiority, and advanced missile defense. The balance between scale and sophistication will shape any prolonged confrontation.