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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicIraq War

Topic: Iraq War

US Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin pledges continued military presence in Iraq

US Defense Secretary made an unannounced trip to Iraq Tuesday, nearly 20 years after the US-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein & led to the deaths of thousands of Iraqi civilians.

Why Pompeo called Pakistan Army chief Bajwa and not Jaishankar after Soleimani killing

Rahul Gandhi's disappearing acts are giving Modi govt a free pass on foreign policy – unlike how Sonia Gandhi brought Parliament to its knees in 2003.

Islamic State has survived over 100,000 bombs & missiles and is far from defeated

More than 60,000 ISIS paramilitaries and 6,321 civilians have been killed, but the outfit’s war continues.

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More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.