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Saudi Arabia latest to join mediators in Ukraine war. But it was a PR exercise for Zelenskyy

The list of mediators is only growing: Saudi Arabia has joined Israel, Turkey, China, India, and Brazil. But all the talk is only rhetoric until the 2024 US election.

Territorial integrity must be respected, says Doval as he pushes for Russia-Ukraine peace at Saudi meet

Speaking at NSAs’ meeting on Ukraine in Jeddah, to which Russia was not invited, Ajit Doval said India will remain an active, willing partner to find a lasting & comprehensive solution.

India to attend Ukraine peace talks in Jeddah, Russia not invited. What to expect from Saudi summit

India’s participation comes weeks before G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi. China’s participation remains uncertain.

‘Malicious’— India claps back at Islamic group OIC for ‘unwarranted’ remarks on Jammu Kashmir

At the UN Human rights Council, India said it was unfortunate the OIC had allowed Pakistan to use its platforms to push anti-India propaganda.

The small-town boy who became India’s first ISIS suicide bomber

In less than a decade, Fayaz Kagzi went from being a B.Ed student in Maharashtra to Lashkar recruiter and finally ended up dying for the ISIS cause in Saudi Arabia

On Camera

The Bengal voter is silent. Is it fear or quiet determination?

The silence may have to do with the state’s history of political violence. During the 2021 post-poll violence, BJP leaders 'ran away leaving their voters at the mercy of the mob'.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

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.