News & Current Events 186 articles

Economics & Global Markets
  • January 18, 2026

Trump to impose 10% tariffs on Denmark and France starting February 1 over Greenland dispute

In a move that has sent shockwaves across the Atlantic, former US President Donald Trump has just thrown down the geopolitical gauntlet. Forget traditional trade disputes over steel or cars; this is about territory. In a stunning announcement on his Truth Social platform, Trump declared his intention to impose sweeping tariffs on a host of […]

India moves to secure aerial dominance with expanded 114-Rafale fighter jet plan

In a powerful move to fortify its skies and project unwavering strength, India is advancing a monumental plan to acquire an additional 114 Rafale fighter jets. This ambitious initiative, a significant follow-up to the initial 36-jet deal, signals a clear intent to not just modernize the Indian Air Force (IAF) but to secure decisive aerial […]

Donald Trump expresses gratitude to Iran after claims of suspended executions

Donald Trump Expresses Gratitude to Iran After Claims of Suspended Executions In a move that has left political analysts and international observers spinning, former U.S. President Donald Trump has offered a rare and startling note of praise to the leadership of Iran a nation with which his administration has had a notoriously hostile relationship. In […]

News & Current Events
  • January 17, 2026

Mahayuti wins BMC elections and ends the Thackeray era in Mumbai

For nearly three decades, the political heartbeat of Mumbai has been dictated by a single address Matoshree. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), often called the richest civic body in Asia, has been the impregnable fortress of the Thackeray family for 28 years. But as the dust settles on the latest BMC election results, the saffron flag […]

Economics & Global Markets
  • January 16, 2026

What it will take for India to produce rare earth magnets at scale

If you own a smartphone, drive an electric vehicle (EV), or have ever undergone an MRI scan, you are relying on a piece of technology that is currently at the center of a massive geopolitical tug-of-war: Rare Earth Magnets. For years, the global supply chain for these tiny but powerful components has been dominated by […]

Economics & Global Markets
  • January 16, 2026

Venezuela’s Machado Presents Nobel Peace Prize To Trump During Meeting

In a move that has stunned political analysts and stirred controversy in Oslo, Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado has done the unthinkable. During a high-stakes visit to the White House this Thursday, she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump. The gesture marks a pivotal moment […]