U.S. President-elect Donald Trump steps into a complex landscape shaped by a recent recalibration of the United States-China relationship initiated by presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping. This diplomatic effort aims to elevate ties from a low point marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and escalating tensions surrounding Taiwan. Formal discussions are currently underway addressing a…
In a significant political upheaval, protests have erupted across Israel following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s decision to dismiss Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. Prime Minister Netanyahu cited a “crisis of trust” between himself and Defense Minister Gallant as the reason for his decision to replace him. He noted that his confidence in Gallant had “eroded” over…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned what he describes as “cowardly attempts to intimidate our diplomats” amid escalating tensions in the diplomatic dispute with Canada. Last month, diplomatic tensions escalated as both nations expelled their highest-ranking envoys. This move followed allegations from Canadian officials, who accused India of involvement in violent actions against Indian…
On Tuesday, a security guard at a garment factory in Karachi, Pakistan’s commercial center, opened fire, injuring two Chinese nationals. This incident marks the latest in a series of attacks that have prompted Beijing to call for enhanced security measures for its citizens abroad. In Karachi’s industrial area, a significant police presence was observed at…
Authorities in Lahore, Pakistan, have decided to close all primary schools for a week due to unprecedented levels of air pollution in the city. Starting Monday, half of the office workforce will transition to remote work as part of a newly implemented “green lockdown” initiative. Additional measures encompass prohibitions on engine-powered rickshaws and restrictions on…
On Saturday, India’s foreign ministry announced that it had formally protested to Canada regarding the association of its home minister with purported schemes targeting Sikh separatists within Canadian territory. The ministry has levelled accusations against Ottawa regarding the surveillance of certain Indian consular personnel. Canada’s global affairs department has yet to respond to a request…
On Friday, the United States revealed plans to deploy extra military resources to the Middle East, including ballistic missile defense destroyers and long-range B-52 bomber aircraft. This move is seen as a cautionary measure directed at Iran amid ongoing exchanges of strikes between Iran and Israel. In a recent statement, Pentagon spokesman Major General Pat…
On Saturday, Israeli emergency services reported that rockets launched from Lebanon injured 11 individuals in central Israel, with one projectile striking a residential building. This incident comes amid diminishing hopes for a ceasefire. Since September, tensions have intensified between Israeli forces and the Lebanese Hezbollah group, diminishing prospects for a ceasefire despite recent U.S. efforts…
Canada has scrutinized India’s interior minister, Amit Shah, accusing him of orchestrating plots against Sikh separatists within its borders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi often views Shah, a long-time confidant, as his tough-minded counterpart and a potential successor in the future. Shah’s office and the Indian foreign ministry did not respond to requests for comment on…
The Pentagon announced on Friday that the United States has approved a potential $2 billion arms sale package to Taiwan. The package includes the delivery of an advanced air defense missile system, which has undergone battle testing in Ukraine, marking its first deployment to the island.] Despite the lack of formal diplomatic relations, Beijing continues…
