On 23 December 2025, the US Pentagon issued the latest edition of its annual report examining the status of the PLA. The document, "Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China 2025", was the 25th edition to appear. It covers developments through the start of 2
The US Embassy in India on Thursday extended New Year greetings as it welcomed 2026, highlighting the strong and growing partnership between New Delhi and Washington.
In his recent 'Mann Ki Baat' address, PM Modi cited an ICMR report to underscore how indiscriminate antibiotic use is driving AMR, making common infections harder to treat. Dr Shetty echoed these concerns, describing AMR as a looming crisis that could revert medicine to a "pre-penicillin
India-US ties in 2025 saw public warmth coexist with sharp trade disputes and uncertainty under President Trump. While strategic engagement continued and leaders reaffirmed a "special" partnership, tariffs, differences over Pakistan, and geopolitical pressures strained relations, highlightin
Donald Trump's second term has been marked by aggressive tariffs, hardline immigration policies and transactional diplomacy. While some economic and political gains are claimed, experts say the approach has strained alliances, deepened domestic divisions and accelerated the shift toward a
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine wants peace but will not accept any weak or temporary deal that compromises its sovereignty. In a New Year address, he stressed resilience despite war fatigue and said negotiations are close but must ensure lasting security.
US intelligence has assessed that Ukraine did not target Russian President Vladimir Putin in an alleged drone incident, contradicting Moscow's claims. President Trump played down the allegation, while Ukraine denied involvement and Russia cited the incident to harden its stance in peace t
Trump added that companies are establishing factories and businesses across the country "at a level never seen before" because domestically manufactured products face no tariffs.
In an interview with ANI, Kugelman said, "In recent years, it does seem that Beijing has sought to showcase its global clout by pointing to its desire and capacity to serve as a mediator in conflicts. For it to say that it was involved in the India-Pakistan conflict back in May, I am not sur