The Himalayas are among the most extraordinary mountain systems on Earth. They are home to Mount Everest, thousands of glaciers, some of the world’s highest peaks, and an enormous network of rivers that supports hundreds of millions of people across Asia. But the Himalayas are also among the most geologically active and environmentally fragile regions … Read more
Bangladesh is moving toward one of the most consequential military-modernisation decisions in its recent history: the potential acquisition of Chinese-made J-10CE multirole fighter aircraft. The proposed purchase is significant not simply because Bangladesh wants a more capable fighter fleet. Its importance lies in the wider geopolitical environment surrounding South Asia. Bangladesh already relies heavily on … Read more
The signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye on August 7, 2026, has created a new strategic partnership spanning South Asia and the Middle East. The agreement states that an attack on one member will be treated as an attack on all three. However, the detailed military commitments have … Read more
Introduction The continuing U.S.-Iran conflict is being felt far beyond the Middle East. In the United States, the war has affected fuel prices, household budgets, political opinions and the defense industry. Few places illustrate the connection between military production and everyday American life more clearly than Kingsport, Tennessee. Kingsport is home to the Holston Army … Read more
Reports of U.S. sailors attempting to go overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln have raised serious questions about mental health, deployment conditions, and the U.S. naval blockade of Iran. USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Lincoln sailors, U.S. Navy Iran, Iran naval blockade, sailors jumping overboard, USS Abraham Lincoln mental health crisis Reports surrounding the USS Abraham … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump has made a major announcement concerning Hamas in Gaza laying down its weapons. A Hamas official has confirmed the agreement in a conversation with the BBC. However, Israel has not yet issued an official response. President Donald Trump said that the Board of Peace has reached an agreement under which Hamas … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump clearly stated that the ceasefire agreement had effectively come to an end. Iran, however, argued that it was not the United States but others who had caused the greatest damage to the agreement. Meanwhile, Pakistan, which had acted as a mediator between the two sides, has continued urging both parties to … Read more
A letter passes through the hands of a dozen people before reaching its destination; Why is Mustafa, the son of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khan, missing from his father’s funeral? Is he even alive? If so, what is his condition, and is his life still in danger? These questions are pertinent because a massive … Read more
During the 1994 FIFA World Cup, Colombian defender Andrés Escobar made a tragic mistake. The ball deflected off his foot and went into his own net, resulting in Colombia’s elimination from the tournament. Just 10 days later, Escobar was shot six times and killed. Before his death, someone once asked him why he loved football … Read more
After 107 days of turmoil, the US and Iran have finally agreed to end the conflict. Will this lead to a drop in oil prices in India? How did the deal between Iran and the US actually come about behind the scenes, and who won the conflict? Let’s find out in today’s episode. Hello, I … Read more