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Topic: Burkina Faso

Deepfake ‘diplomacy’: Burkina Faso President signs $14 bn India deal, slams Trump—in AI fantasy world

The clip has been circulated widely. A community note was later attached to the post by users, identifying the video as misinformation.

Who are Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, al-Qaeda linked group behind abduction of 3 Indians in Mali 

The terrorist group has emerged as most active in the Sahel, with a footprint across eight countries. It has been conducting numerous attacks across Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.

Pakistan 2nd on Global Terrorism Index with 45% surge in terror attack deaths last year, India 14th

Pakistan saw 1,000+ terror attacks last year. The Institute for Economics and Peace’s report highlights concerns over terrorism in Africa, with Burkina Faso topping the list.

Military rule is on the rise in Africa. Some blame Russia

Some emphasise pre-independence weaknesses such as poverty and corruption that made Africans disenchanted with democracy.

Behind rising jihadist violence in Burkina Faso, a fragile govt & power vacuum in Sahel region

August massacre by al-Qaeda-linked group in Burkina Faso, one of the worst in Africa in decades with about 600 people killed, puts focus on decade-old Islamist insurgency.

‘No cost too high for China’ — how Beijing is seeking to undermine Taiwanese diplomacy

In the past decade, 10 countries have shifted their diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China. The cost? Almost $2 bn. The loss of Taipei's diplomatic reach also damages the US.

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India’s real estate will meet the reality of agentic AI

New Delhi: The outsourcing industry, India’s largest white-collar employer, is a juggernaut that has all but stopped moving. The dollar revenue at the top...

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.