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US strikes 2 facilities in Syria following attacks on American troops from Iran-backed groups

US has also warned of additional measures if attacks by Iran’s proxies continue. US forces have been hit over a dozen times in Iraq & Syria in past week by suspected Iran-backed groups.

Asian Americans in California are strongly backing the Democratic Party in upcoming elections

Kamala Harris is badly underperforming the generic ballot, which saw a 51–17 percent Democratic advantage over the Republicans

US must get over its ‘Captain America’ complex in Bangladesh. Dhaka doesn’t need meddling

Dhaka’s America watchers are happy about Democrat senator Robert Menendez’s troubles because he had led the ban on its elite paramilitary force, the Rapid Action Battalion.

‘Deeply concerned’, says US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on India-Canada row

At a New York press conference, Blinken also said that US has engaged directly with Indian government and is consulting and coordinating 'very closely' with Canada on this issue.

Delhi achieved 3 things at G20. But don’t exaggerate India’s real, material power from it

Delhi may have evened the scale with China just a bit with its advocacy of the concerns of the emerging economies. But what happens when G20 presidency ends?

US, Japan and South Korea condemn ‘dangerous and aggressive actions’ by China

On Friday, Biden welcomed the South Korean & Japanese leaders at Camp David as the three countries seek to project unity in the face of China's rise and North Korea's nuclear threats.

More Indians see China negatively since 2019. Africa, Latin America see Xi rosier: Pew survey

A new report released by US-based Pew Research Center looks at how 24 countries view China’s global role, its threat to peace and security, and its economic power.

Netanyahu vs judiciary exposed Israel to the most severe crisis. US & allies will stay away

Ten thousand active soldiers have come out against the Israeli government, withdrawing from their voluntary army service, which can get them jail terms.

All about the PIP-II particle accelerator for which India is building components in collaboration with US

Proton Improvement Plan-II is a particle accelerator enhancement being made to the Fermilab accelerator complex. 1st to be built in US with significant contributions from international partners.

Are countries like Canada being soft on Sikh extremism? Debates in India about retaliatory measures

In Canada, politics 'appears to be much more mixed up with Khalistan issue'. In India, some are in favour of retaliatory measures, others fear it could backfire on rest of the diaspora.

On Camera

Why Modi, BJP should worry about bad blood between CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Rahul Gandhi

If there is bad blood between the CEC and the Opposition leaders, it will shake the people’s faith in election results. It’s the worst thing that could happen to Indian democracy.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

Pakistan signs $1.5 billion deal to sell lethal combat weapons to Sudan’s junta

The deal, believed to be paid for by a third nation, will give the Sudanese Armed Forces access to light attack aircraft, engines, armoured fighting vehicles & unmanned aerial vehicles.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?