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India's clash with Pakistan sees use of Chinese missiles, French jets, Israeli drones, and more

India’s missile and bomb strikes on targets in Pakistan and Pakistani-controlled Kashmir have spiked tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, with Pakistan’s leader calling the attacks an act of war

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Trump's cuts to US-funded media a blow to press freedom, EU warns

President Donald Trump's decision to freeze US-funded media outlets, including Voice of America, Radio Free Asia and Radio Free Europe, risks "benefitting adversaries", the EU has said. Meanwhile, countries like China and Cambodia praised the move, accusing the outlets of "biased" reporting and "fake news".

Radio France Internationale · Mar 18, 2025

Modi Hopes To Rekindle Trump Bromance

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will try on a US visit to pick up where he left off four years ago in wooing Donald Trump, as he offered quick tariff concessions in hopes of avoiding the second-term president's wrath.

International Business Times · Feb 12, 2025

How China threat is driving India and US closer together

WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI: The Biden administration has decided to remain publicly quiet on India’s democratic backsliding, according to senior US officials, as the US intensifies efforts to keep New Delhi on its side in the rivalry with China.

The Times of India · May 3, 2023

Glenn Hoddle embraces life after heart attack as he enjoys 'special night' at The Eagles

Former England manager Glenn Hoddle described his night watching The Eagles as "special to me" following his near-fatal heart attack in 2018

Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2022

The Last Days of the Afghan Embassy

The Biden administration shut down a touchpoint for thousands of refugees from Afghanistan—and left its diplomats in agonizing limbo.

Foreign Policy · Jun 6, 2022

Biden Administration To Inject $150M To Reactivate South Asian Alliances To Counter China: FT

To boost economic engagement in Southeast Asian countries, the Biden administration will invest $150 million in the region as part of its strategy to counter China, Financial Times Reports. The new package comes seven months after Biden promised Asean leaders that he would provide up to $102 million in investments for countries in Southeast Asia. …

Benzinga · May 13, 2022

Explainer-What political upheaval in Pakistan means for rest of the world

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was ousted from office in a no-confidence vote in parliament in the early hours of Sunday after three years and seven months in power.

Reuters · Apr 9, 2022

Explainer-What political upheaval in Pakistan means for rest of the world

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan faces a no-confidence vote in parliament on Saturday which he is widely expected to lose.

Reuters · Apr 8, 2022

Is India’s position on Russia affecting its relationship with the U.S.?

While India has explained its stand on the war and its ties with Russia, the U.S. remains ‘disappointed’ 

The Hindu · Apr 7, 2022