Author: Akhil Khatri

In March, Iran and Saudi Arabia reached an agreement, with China playing a key role as a mediator, to resolve their diplomatic rift and restore relations. This breakthrough came after years of strained ties and hostility between the two nations, which had posed significant risks to regional stability, particularly in countries such as Yemen, Syria, and Lebanon. The agreement aimed to address these issues and pave the way for improved relations and cooperation between Iran and Saudi Arabia. On June 17, 2024, an important meeting took place in Tehran between the Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and his Saudi Arabian…

New Delhi: With the forthcoming state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States coming week, there’s great expectation and excitement among American politicians, prominent individualities, and members of the Indian diaspora. colorful notable numbers have taken to Twitter to express their appetite to drink the Indian leader during his visit, listed from June 21 to 24. Prime Minister Modi’s diary includes attending a state regale hosted by President Joe Biden, delivering an address to a common session of the US Congress, and engaging in several meetings with different representatives. This visit marks his sixth overall trip to…

The ex-president, along with his aides and allies, found themselves in a familiar routine as they activated their political propaganda and fundraising apparatus once again. Donald J. Trump, the former President, was at his Bedminster club in New Jersey when he was informed of his indictment on Thursday. The news reached him while he was there, according to Bryan Anselm’s photograph. Former President Donald J. Trump received a phone call in his office at his club in Bedminster, N.J., informing him that he had been indicted for the second time in less than three months. This time, the charges were…

Russia’s Response to Western Sanctions: Coping with Economic Consequences and Unexpected Long- Term Warfare. Critical crossroads for the Kremlin enhancing war sweats for a decisive advance or persisting in a prolonged War of waste. Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner greedy force, has expressed frustration over Russia’s halted progress in Ukraine, which has resulted in significant material and mortal losses. In response, he has called for Russia to transition to a total war economy, egging the Kremlin to initiate a new swell of rallying to inscribe further fighters. Prigozhin further suggested declaring martial law and compelling as multitudinous people…

The collapse of the Nova Kakhovka Dam in southern Ukraine, under Russian occupation, results in extensive flooding, escalating tensions and allegations of war crimes. This set of satellite images provided by Maxar Technologies illustrates the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Station (left) on June 5, 2024, and the subsequent damage to the same area on June 6. ((Photo by Satellite image 2024 Maxar Technologies / AFP)) On Tuesday, a significant dam and hydroelectric power plant named Nova Kakhovka, situated in the southern region of Ukraine under Russian occupation, experienced a collapse, resulting in a critical emergency characterized by severe flooding. The incident…

Amid escalating tensions with the United States regarding Tehran’s nuclear program, Iran has asserted that its new missile, the Conqueror, possesses the capability to penetrate any regional missile defence system. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency on Twitter, the missile known as “Conqueror” in Farsi has a maximum range of 1,400 kilometres (870 miles). In an announcement on Tuesday, Iran claimed to have successfully developed a hypersonic missile named Fattah, which translates to “Conqueror” in Farsi. According to Iran’s state television, the missile boasts an extraordinary speed, capable of travelling at 15 times the speed of sound. Furthermore, it…

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a Republican from California, engages in discussions about the debt limit alongside President Joe Biden in the Oval Office at the White House.(Photo: Reuters) According to a conservative source, US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing doubts about his credibility, which could lead some Republicans to pursue his removal as the leading Republican in Congress. Despite this, McCarthy expressed praise for the recently reached debt ceiling agreement. US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy expressed his approval for the debt ceiling deal he negotiated with President Joe Biden. However, a prominent conservative House member,…

EAM Jaishankar Highlights India’s Rapid Progress and Calls for Diaspora Engagement Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has urged the Indian diaspora to actively contribute to India’s progress, emphasizing the accomplishments of the Modi government over the past nine years. He clarified that India’s pursuit of self-reliance does not imply protectionism or isolation but rather a commitment to global engagement. During his speech in Cape Town, Jaishankar highlighted the special relationship between India and South Africa, noting that bilateral trade between the two countries currently stands at around USD 18 billion. He also emphasized the ongoing cooperation in various important…

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed concerns about the level of commitment the future American administration may have towards Europe.  Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, has stated that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has revitalized the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), despite his previous criticism of the alliance. In 2019, Macron referred to NATO as “brain dead” due to divisions within the organization. However, he now acknowledges that Vladimir Putin’s actions have jolted NATO back to life. Macron’s previous remarks had caused discontent among Eastern European allies who felt the need for a strong NATO presence. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump…

REUTERS A group of top AI executives, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, along with experts and professors, have emphasized the urgent need to address the “risk of extinction from AI.” They have called on policymakers to recognize this risk as being on par with the threats posed by pandemics and nuclear war. In a letter published by the nonprofit Center for AI Safety (CAIS), over 350 signatories stressed the importance of making the mitigation of AI-related extinction risks a global priority, similar to how we approach other societal-scale risks. The signatories argue that the potential dangers associated with AI technology,…