Incentivising infiltration: The US military's dangerous bet on Pakistan

IANS | August 10, 2025 5:57 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) As the Middle East approaches a new boiling point, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) finds itself at the heart of an escalating geopolitical storm - from defending Israel against Iranian missile barrages to containing the reach of Chinese influence across the Indian Ocean. In this high-stakes arena, operational clarity and strategic trust are non-negotiable. Yet, CENTCOM’s recent embrace of Pakistan—underscored by the award of the prestigious Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) to CENTCOM Commander General Michael Kurilla—raises troubling questions about the judgment guiding America’s military partnerships.

Pakistan's all-weather friend China is its biggest defence exporter

IANS | August 10, 2025 5:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) As the geopolitical situation witnesses a turbulent phase with ongoing wars between Russia and Ukraine, and Israel and Palestine, the tense situation in the Middle East and Europe, the situation in the South Asian region is witnessing an era which could have serious repercussions for the security of the region.

'India has emerged as preferred security partner in Indo-Pacific'

IANS | August 10, 2025 4:03 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) India has now graduated to becoming a "preferred security partner" in the Indo-Pacific region, forming defence partnerships that not only include joint exercises and capacity building but also exports of defence equipment either as a grant or under a defence Line of Credit at the request of the partner state, according to former Indian diplomat Suchitra Durai.

These tariffs will surely affect our trade: Brazil's Ambassador to India as US slaps 50 pc levy

IANS | August 9, 2025 3:07 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Brazil’s Ambassador to India, Kenneth Felix Haczynski Da Nobrega, on Saturday responded to US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on Brazil. Commenting on the impact of the new trade measures in the current global climate, he said that these tariffs would affect Brazil's trade with a very traditional partner with whom "we have been developing strong links over 200 years of relations."

Fantastic growth in last 10 years: Brazil’s Ambassador to India lauds PM Modi-led govt

IANS | August 9, 2025 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) In a strong endorsement of India’s progress, Brazil’s Ambassador to India, Kenneth Felix Haczynski Da Nobrega on Saturday praised the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling the nation’s development over the last decade “fantastic” in both economic and social spheres. He also reflected on PM Modi's visit to Brazil during the BRICS Summit.

India-Philippines strategic partnership and changing dynamics in South China Sea

Baidya Bikash Basu | August 8, 2025 8:37 PM

New Delhi/Manila: Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Romualdez Marcos Jr., the 17th President of the Philippines, paid a State Visit to India from August 4-8. President Marcos' visit marked the establishment of Strategic Partnership between India and the Philippines while celebrating the 75th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations. President Marcos was accompanied by 14 ministers, senior officials and a large business delegation during his India visit.