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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: Afghanistan

India’s traditional refugee policy shows why it’s unlikely to give Rohingyas sanctuary

Over the years, the Indian government has provided assistance to the likes of Bangladeshis and Afghans fleeing war and persecution, but has created disincentives for them to stay on in India permanently.

As India & US discuss defence cooperation, Army foils Pak-backed terror attack on LoC

Pakistan’s BAT team, notorious for beheading Indian soldiers, tried to push intruders; India says it won’t send troops to Afghanistan.

Trump’s ‘new strategy’ on Afghanistan: An echo of Obama’s presidency

The message is clear. U.S. armed forces are in Afghanistan to protect Americans from terrorist attacks that could originate from this region. These are pure national interests, devoid of any other sentiment.

No longer a strategic ally, even Pakistan’s transactional ties with US are under strain

Pakistan’s response to Trump’s speech has hardened. But there is too much at stake for both sides to call for a break.

Global Pulse: Trudeau’s open refugee invitation under attack, US Gen wants peace with Taliban

Justin Trudeau is being accused of reducing immigration system to ‘shambles’ as Canada scrambles to cope with asylum-seekers.

After CPEC tilted priorities, China is now happy with a second-tier role in Afghanistan

China’s anxiety about a precipitate withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan is even greater than its unhappiness about the prospect of long-term US bases.

Global Pulse: US military more influential than ever, UK cherry-picks best bits from EU

As military leaders consolidate powers in the US, Trump’s critics see them as “a calming force amid the daily chaos of the White House”.

Global Pulse: Does Trump needs diagnosis, Denmark’s prince stopped at bar

A roundup of stories from across the world.

Talk Point: What are the implications of Trump’s statements on Pakistan & Afghanistan?

Donald Trump has promised more troops in Afghanistan and criticised Pakistan for supporting terrorism. Experts explain what this could mean for India and south Asia.

Global Pulse: Pak’s missing activists, Taliban’s jihad advert for women, UK wanted coup in Iran

Pakistani journalists, writers, social activists are routinely being picked up allegedly by intelligence officials.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

Hit by mortar shell, but still fighting—BSF heroes of Op Sindoor honoured with gallantry medals

President of India has honoured 16 BSF personnel with gallantry medals for show of exemplary courage in the 87-hour ‘war’ between India and Pakistan that followed the launch of Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.