Trump-Brokered Peace Deal Flops; Thailand Launches Airstrikes After Cambodian Shelling Kills Thai Soldier

Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia after soldier killed; Trump-brokered peace deal faces fresh strainThailand launched airstrikes on Cambodian military positions early Monday morning following a deadly shelling incident that killed one Thai soldier and injured several others along the volatile border region.According to the Royal Thai Army, Cambodian forces fired shells and rockets at both

December 8, 2025
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US Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker Arrives In India To Strengthen Strategic And Economic Ties

Allison Hooker, the United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, has arrived in India to bolster the bilateral partnership between New Delhi and Washington. This visit aligns with US President Donald Trump’s focus on enhancing the US-India relationship and advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific region, according to an official statement from the US Embassy in India.The US Embassy

December 8, 2025
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TATA, Lockheed Martin Announce New Defence MRO Facility For Operations of C-130J Hercules Aircraft In India

TATA Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin have jointly announced the establishment of a new Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Bangalore to support the operations of the C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft in India.This development marks a significant step towards strengthening the defence ecosystem in India, particularly in sustaining and enhancing the readiness of

December 8, 2025
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Old But Deadly: India Bets On 36-Year-Old Russian Nuke Submarine Despite Washington’s Pressure

India’s decision to lease the 36-year-old Russian nuclear submarine K-391 Bratsk, to be commissioned as INS Chakra III, reflects a strategic move to bolster naval power rapidly despite significant challenges and potential geopolitical risks, wrote renowned Defence Analyst Girish Linganna on Mathrubhumi News portal.The lease agreement, confirmed by Russia and based on a 2019 contract,

December 8, 2025
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US Top Diplomat To Visit India From Dec 7-11

Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States, Allison Hooker, is scheduled to visit New Delhi and Bengaluru from 7 December to 11 December 2025, according to a statement released by the US Embassy.This visit is aimed at strengthening the US-India strategic partnership and enhancing economic and commercial ties between the two countries. A key focus will be on increasing

December 8, 2025
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US National Security Strategy Falsely Claims Credit For Solving India-Pak Conflict

The recent US National Security Strategy document, signed by then-President Donald Trump, claims credit for successfully negotiating peace between India and Pakistan, in addition to resolving conflicts in several other countries.This portrayal has sparked controversy, as India explicitly denies any US mediation in the India-Pakistan conflict. Contrary to the document’s assertion, the Indian

December 6, 2025
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India-Russia Summit Sends Clear Signal: Moscow Defies Western Isolation Tactics, Says Analyst Michael Kugelman

The recently concluded 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit has drawn significant attention for its strategic implications amid ongoing global tensions.South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman characterised the summit as a pointed reminder to Western capitals that isolating Moscow diplomatically and economically is not a feasible objective.Despite sustained pressure from the West, Russia maintains robust

December 6, 2025
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Modi Welcomes Putin At Airport Showed How Strong Indo-Russian Ties Is: Analyst Michael Kugelman

President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to India marked a significant moment in Russia-India relations, as highlighted by South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman. Describing the engagement as “successful” and one of the most important in recent years, Kugelman underlined the visit’s diplomatic weight, particularly the personal attention given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.In a break from usual

December 6, 2025
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South Asia Analyst Kugelman Warns India To Exercise Caution In Energy Ties With Russia Following Putin’s Visit

The recent two-day state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India underscored the enduring strategic partnership between the two nations.Throughout the summit, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration across multiple sectors, particularly focusing on military cooperation, commercial ties, and energy partnerships. This visit is widely regarded as a

December 6, 2025
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EAM Jaishankar Rejects Putin Visit Affecting India-US Trade Deal, Says New Delhi ‘Negotiating Hard For Farmers And Workers

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has strongly dismissed concerns that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent state visit to India would negatively affect the ongoing India-US trade negotiations. Speaking at the HT Leadership Summit 2025, Jaishankar emphasised India’s sovereign right to maintain independent relations with all major global powers.He stated firmly that no country should

December 6, 2025
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