The Bangladesh Factor in West Bengal Elections 2026
What explains the tectonic shift in West Bengal, something tantamount to a colour revolution from Red to Green to now Saffron? Veteran author and journalist Subir Bhaumik explains
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Kyrgyzstan Opens Trade Corridor to Arabian Sea Via China and Pakistan
The new corridor runs along the Bishkek-Torugart-Kashgar-Khunjerab-Islamabad-Karachi route and covers approximately 3,300 kilometers
Bangladesh in the Orbit of Pakistan’s Militant Networks
What began in Afghan warzones in the 1980s has, over decades, transformed into a layered challenge one that now intersects with Bangladesh’s domestic politics, regional dynamics, and national security concerns in 2026.
The Unraveling of UAE-Pakistan Relations
While Imran Khan tried to steer Pakistan away from the Arab bloc, the return of the Sharifs to government turned the clock back.
From Banquets to Blockades: The Stark Reality of the US-Iran Summit
By Mark Kinra The stage was set with unparalleled grandeur. In a bid to cement
How Iran Ceasefire Helps Pakistan Fix A 10-Year-Old ‘Mess’ With Saudi
In more ways than one, Pakistan has redeemed itself from a fallout it had with its Gulf patrons exactly a decade ago.
Why China Is The World’s Most Effective Opposition Party
While Washington is increasingly viewed as an erratic provocateur, Beijing has cast itself as a stabilizing force. Publicly, Chinese officials have called for restraint and warned about the impact of the conflict on global energy markets.
Iran and the UAE: A Complex Relationship Unravels
This makes the UAE the biggest target of Iran since the joint US-Israel war on it began on 28 February.
Myanmar Civil War To Continue, New Govt Not Keen On Dialogue
It now becomes clear that Aung San Suu Kyi’s refusal to back General Min Aung Hlaing’s bid for Presidency had led to the military coup in February 2021. Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy ( NLD) had swept the parliament polls in late 2021 and was all set to form the government for the second time .
The Iran war is now all about the future of Hormuz
Mark Champion, Bloomberg LONDON: If Iranian leaders are, as United States President Donald Trump says,