The escalation seen in mid-June 2026, particularly following the G7 summit in France, represents a critical turning point.

Firing on a commercial vessel at sea knowing it carries a multinational civilian crew makes civilian casualties not an accident but a predictable outcome.

Punjab’s early prosperity was both real and deserved. Mechanised agriculture, assured procurement, irrigation, and farm incomes created widespread consumption and social stability. Small industries thrived around this demand. For decades, Punjab could afford generous public services, subsidies, and welfare schemes without obvious stress.

Global trade and energy flows depend heavily on a handful of narrow maritime passages known as chokepoints.

Iran’s relationship with Israel and the United States has evolved dramatically over decades, shaped by ideological shifts, regional power struggles, and disputes over Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

The Awami League was banned from contesting the election by the interim authorities owing to its controversial role during the crises leading to Hasina’s ouster.

European nations responded with measured statements, highlighting a perceived inconsistency in how Western powers define and uphold sovereignty particularly when comparing reactions to Russia’s actions in Ukraine with the US intervention in Venezuela, while Europe has consistently condemned violations of territorial integrity elsewhere, it appeared to justify the US operation in this instance.

Punjab is more than the clichés of agriculture and drugs; it has deep human capital, entrepreneurship and a legacy of having once been among India’s most prosperous regions due to the Green Revolution and high agricultural productivity.

Nepal has unattended structural problems in governance such as the weak institutions, political fragmentation, frequent changes in government.

The Foreign Affairs Ministers of India - Central Asia categorically denounced the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

Pakistan was put on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, more commonly known as the “Grey List,” in 2018 uptill 2022.

Modi conveyed India’s deep concerns about the safety of Bangladesh’s Hindus and other minorities to Yunus.

A contingent of 118 members from the Shatrujeet Brigade Medical Responders, commanded by Lt. Colonel Jagneet Gill, are in impacted areas.