Category: International

Some media reports suggest that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the United States may be in talks with Kurdish dissident groups based in Iraq as part of efforts to challenge the regime in Iran. These reports remain unconfirmed but highlight the strategic importance of Kurdish groups in the geopolitics of West Asia. Who Are the Kurds?The Kurds are an Indo-European ethnic group indigenous to the mountainous region of West Read More …

A submarine of the United States attacked the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which subsequently sank in the Indian Ocean, around 40 nautical miles off the southern coast of Sri Lanka near Galle. Warship Returning from International Fleet Review Rare Use of Submarine-Launched Torpedoes Understanding International Waters Under UNCLOS: Territorial Waters vs EEZInternational maritime law distinguishes between territorial waters and the EEZ:

The United States recently carried out a test launch of the LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), widely referred to as the “doomsday missile.” The test was conducted on March 3, 2026, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, according to the Air Force Global Strike Command. During the launch, the missile carried two re-entry vehicles and travelled several thousand miles before reaching its planned impact zone near the Read More …

Scotland has become the first country in the United Kingdom to legalise water cremation, introducing a major change to funeral practices. The process, known as alkaline hydrolysis, offers families a third option alongside burial and traditional flame-based cremation. What Is Water Cremation? Under alkaline hydrolysis: Supporters describe the move as the most significant reform to cremation law since it was first introduced in 1902. Environmental Considerations Water cremation is often Read More …

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader since 1989, has been killed in US and Israeli airstrikes at the age of 86. Early Life and Revolution 1981 Assassination Attempt Rise to Power Regional and Global Role Governance Style Supreme Leader of Iran Sources: IE,

India and Canada have signed a landmark uranium supply agreement worth $2.6 billion, strengthening long-term cooperation in civil nuclear energy and ensuring fuel security for India’s expanding nuclear power programme. Under the agreement, Canadian mining giant Cameco will supply 22 million pounds (around 10,000 tonnes) of uranium to India between 2027 and 2035. Boost to India’s Civil Nuclear Programme The deal will provide a stable and long-term supply of uranium Read More …

India and Canada on March 2 signed a landmark $2.6 billion uranium supply agreement, marking a significant step forward in bilateral relations and clean energy cooperation. The agreement was signed during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney at Hyderabad House in the national capital. Long-Term Fuel Security for Nuclear Energy The uranium supply deal will ensure a long-term and reliable fuel source for India’s Read More …

In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, the United States and Israel carried out coordinated military strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, following the collapse of diplomatic talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu named the operation “Roaring Lion,” while US President Donald Trump called the American component “Epic Fury.” Targets and Scale of the Attack According to officials, the strikes differed significantly from Operation Read More …

Scientists have found that two major lakes in the Democratic Republic of Congo are releasing carbon that has been locked away for thousands of years in surrounding peatlands—raising concerns about future climate stability. The findings, published in Nature Geoscience by researchers from ETH Zurich, show that up to 40% of carbon dioxide emissions from Lake Mai-Ndombe and Lake Tumba come from ancient peat deposits rather than recent plant matter. Why Read More …

Pakistan launched a major military offensive named Operation Ghazab lil-Haq against positions held by the Afghan Taliban along the disputed Durand Line. This marks a sharp escalation in tensions between the two neighbours. Background of Rising Tensions Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been deteriorating for months: The Core Issue: Durand Line Dispute The conflict is rooted in the long-standing dispute over the Durand Line, a 2,611-km border drawn in Read More …

India and Israel upgraded their longstanding relationship to a “special strategic partnership” during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day state visit, agreeing to finalize a mutually beneficial free trade deal soon. The leaders signed multiple agreements and MoUs spanning AI, cybersecurity, education, and other key sectors. A notable pact enables UPI payments in Israel, boosting digital trade links. Building on successful Indo-Israel Centres of Excellence (CoE) in agriculture – high-tech hubs Read More …

India and Sweden have strengthened bilateral cooperation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies by signing a Statement of Intent (SoI) to establish the Sweden–India Technology and Artificial Intelligence Corridor (SITAC). The agreement was signed between the IndiaAI Mission and Business Sweden on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Key Highlights Purpose of the Partnership Sweden–India Technology and AI Corridor (SITAC) SITAC will act as a flagship Read More …

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, accompanied by the Prime Minister of Israel, Mr. Benjamín Netanyahu, visited Yad Vashem – The World Holocaust Remembrance Centre – in Jerusalem on 26 February, and paid tribute to the victims of the Holocaust. Prime Minister participated in a solemn ceremony at the Hall of Remembrance. The ceremony was marked by the poignant recital of the “El Maleh Rahamim” by the Cantor. Prime Minister also Read More …