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US-India relations hit new low despite Trump-Modi bromance: What’s next?

India won’t give up on Russia or its strategic autonomy, experts say, even as areas of friction with the US grow.

Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2025

China can live with Pakistan’s slow progress on Belt and Road Initiative

When US President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir for lunch at the White House Cabinet Room and later in the Oval Office, it is said to have touched a “raw nerve” in New Delhi. 

Newslaundry · Jul 7, 2025

‘I should’ve gotten it four or five times’: Trumps whines for the Noble Peace Prize since he thinks peace is when he stops talking

Trump thinks they only give the award to liberals.

We Got This Covered · Jun 21, 2025

Pakistan promotes army chief Asim Munir to field marshal: Why it matters

Pakistan’s government says it’s recognition of his leadership in the India-Pakistan confrontation. Not everyone agrees.

Al Jazeera · May 21, 2025

Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir promoted to field marshal after recent skirmishes with India

Pakistan’s prime minister has promoted the country’s powerful army chief, Gen. Asim Munir, to the rank of field marshal, making him only the second military officer in Pakistan’s history to hold the title

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

India and Pakistan have agreed a precarious peace – but will it last?

India and Pakistan stepped back from the brink of catastrophe on May 10 after a US-brokered ceasefire brought rapidly escalating hostilities between the two countries to an end. But tensions are still running high.

The Conversation · May 15, 2025

How India and Pakistan walked back from brink of all-out war

Quiet diplomacy and high-stakes backchannel talks helped avert the most serious military escalation in decades between the nuclear-armed neighbours

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

From missiles to ceasefire: how India and Pakistan pulled back from the brink

As nuclear threat became very real possibility, Trump tasked Marco Rubio and JD Vance to contact the feuding countries

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025

Retd Major Gaurav Arya’s abusive remarks on Iranian FM trigger diplomatic row

A diplomatic storm has erupted between India and Iran after retired Indian Army officer and television commentator Major Gaurav Arya hurled a communal slur at Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, calling him a “son of a pig” in a YouTube broadcast. The slur has drawn strong backlash as it has…

Newslaundry · May 12, 2025

Who is Gen Asim Munir, the army chief leading Pakistan’s military amid India crisis?

Military chief once fell foul of Imran Khan, but since taking the top spot has been quietly amassing power over the government and supreme court

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2025