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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicGulf Cooperation Council

Topic: Gulf Cooperation Council

Modi visit ‘important, strategic’, says Oman envoy. ‘Right time to diversify trade beyond oil & gas’

PM Modi & Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal are expected to visit Muscat next week for signing of FTA. Trip coincides with discussions on India purchasing spare parts for its Jaguar fleet.

India & Bahrain commit to greater space, defence cooperation ahead of Manama’s GCC presidency

EAM Jaishankar met with his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani Monday and indicated new areas of cooperation that 'hold considerable promise' for ties. 

Elevation of ties to strategic partnership, potential FTA. Key takeaways from Qatari Amir’s visit

The West Asian nation is looking to build momentum in ties with India following challenges surrounding the arrest of 8 Indian Navy veterans in 2022.

Gulf Cooperation Council is using agritech to increase food security

Among other foodtech initiatives in the GCC, Qatar is investing heavily in alternative, sustainable protein technology, from insect farming to cultured meat production.

ASEAN, GCC ambassadors meet, explore new initiatives

The meeting at the ASEAN Headquarters Thursday discussed the progress of the ASEAN-GCC Framework of Cooperation (FOC) 2024-2028.

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How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.