Former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning from the NATO summit, stating that the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran could unravel “perhaps soon.” The remarks, made during an address to allied leaders in the Netherlands, have reignited concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East following a brief but intense exchange of strikes earlier this month. While the current ceasefire holds, the situation remains precarious. Trump’s warning, delivered with characteristic bluntness, reflected the underlying volatility in the region, as well as the unpredictable nature of diplomacy when conducted in the shadow of open conflict. The Background: A…
Author: JITENDRA KUMAR
India’s political landscape witnessed fresh realignments as the June 2025 assembly bypoll results were announced on June 23. Five constituencies across Gujarat, Punjab, Kerala, and West Bengal went to polls on June 19. The results reflected a mixed mandate—revealing both consolidation and disruption in traditional party strongholds. Gujarat: Power Balance Shifts Slightly Visavadar (Saurashtra) Kadi (North Gujarat) Punjab: AAP Clings to Urban Vote Kerala: Congress Reclaims Prestige in Nilambur West Bengal: TMC Poised for Win (Counting Unfinished) Broader Political Themes Consolidated Results Snapshot StateConstituencyWinner (Party)MarginGujaratVisavadarGopal Italia (AAP)~17,000 votesGujaratKadiRajendra Chavda (BJP)~39,452 votesPunjabLudhiana WestSanjeev Arora (AAP)~2,286 votes*KeralaNilamburAryadan Shoukath (Congress)~11,077 votesWest BengalKaliganjTMC (leading)Counting…
Central Israel (June 20, 2025) – On the eighth consecutive day of the escalating military confrontation, Iran launched a ballistic missile armed with cluster munitions into central Israel late Thursday evening, marking an unprecedented escalation in weaponry use since the onset of hostilities. Israeli officials reported widespread impact from the submunitions, sparking international alarm and emphasizing the long-term peril posed by unexploded bomblets. Missile strike in central Israel At approximately 11:00 p.m. local time, Israel’s Home Front Command issued public alerts after detecting an incoming Iranian missile. Around 20 anti-personnel submunitions were released over the towns of Azor, Ramla, and Lod,…
In a development signaling a major diplomatic breakthrough, India and Canada have agreed to reestablish full diplomatic engagement, ending a two-year period of frosty relations. This reset came during a high-level meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada. The relationship between the two countries had deteriorated significantly after the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh separatist leader, with then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau publicly implicating Indian agents. The fallout included diplomatic expulsions, the suspension of trade talks, and a sharp downturn in bilateral cooperation. A…
Following a massive Iranian missile barrage that struck Israeli cities last week, the mood in Israel has shifted from anxious defense to determined offense. Across cities like Be’er Sheva, Holon, and Petach Tikvah — several of which suffered direct hits — the prevailing sentiment is not just anger, but a sense that Israel must now see this conflict through to its end. “Iran drew the line. Now we’ll erase it,” said 28-year-old reservist Avihu Levi, minutes before boarding a military transport outside a southern base. “This is our moment to finish what we started years ago.” The attacks, which Iran…
The international community is closely monitoring Iran’s nuclear program as recent developments suggest a significant acceleration in its uranium enrichment activities. The IAEA reports that Iran has increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% purity, bringing it closer to weapons-grade levels. This move has raised alarms among global powers, prompting calls for renewed diplomatic efforts and stricter enforcement of international agreements. The United States has expressed deep concerns over Iran’s nuclear trajectory, with officials warning that Tehran’s actions could lead to significant regional instability. However, they also caution that while Iran is approaching a critical threshold, it has not…
India is facing a stark weather dichotomy this week, with its northern and southern metros experiencing extreme climate events at the same time. While Delhi is reeling under a severe heatwave, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert, Bengaluru is preparing for relentless monsoon rains, raising the risk of urban flooding and disruption. The contrast between scorching temperatures in the north and intense rainfall in the south underscores the unpredictable nature of India’s summer-monsoon transition, which is growing more erratic each year — a pattern increasingly attributed to the climate crisis. Delhi’s Heatwave Crisis: Temperatures at…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the success of Operation Sindoor, the government-led multi-party diplomatic initiative that aimed to rally international support against terrorism, calling it a “diplomatic milestone rooted in political harmony.” At a reception hosted for members of the delegations, PM Modi highlighted how rare it is for a democracy as large and diverse as India to present such a coherent stance abroad. “The global community watched as Indian leaders spoke in unison. It elevated our credibility and sent a strong message: India will not be divided on issues of national security,” he said. Operation Sindoor was launched…
The once-formidable partnership between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has taken a dramatic turn as the former president publicly accused the billionaire of “disloyalty” and “playing for the other team” in what has become one of the most high-profile political fallouts of the year. In a series of remarks made during a rally in North Carolina, Trump painted Musk as a turncoat, alleging that the tech magnate is aligning himself with Democratic operatives and centrist politicians ahead of the 2025 midterms. “Elon made his fortune in America, under American rules, while I was cleaning up the mess left by the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will represent India at the 2025 G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15 to 17. As global leaders gather to tackle some of the most pressing challenges of the modern era, Modi’s participation underscores India’s rising strategic importance and its growing role in shaping a new international order. Hosted by Canada under the leadership of Prime Minister Mark Carney, the summit will convene the heads of state from the world’s seven major industrialized democracies—Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan—alongside the European Union. India’s invitation as a guest country highlights…