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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicKim Jong Un

Topic: Kim Jong Un

Donald Trump threatens to cut trade ties with countries like India over tariff charges

Making a reference to India, Donald Trump indicates that his grievances on tariffs are not restricted to the developed economies alone.

Trump & Kim in Singapore for historic summit, and why Afghans are shopping online

In complete contrast to the chaotic G7 summit, China hosted a successful SCO summit, and the Bangladesh cricket team beat India to win the Women's Asia Cup T20. 

Trump takes over the law, and ‘Sampark for Samarthan’ is currently unavailable

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Iran likely to increase nuclear capacity & Jordanian PM resigns over economic protest

Saudi-led Yemeni coalition seeks US help as last resort, and no one is pleased with China's guts in the disputed waters of the South China Sea

Last Laughs: No dinner reservations for Kim & Trump, and the Modi govt report card

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

Global Pulse: It might be a good idea to give Kim Jong-un the benefit of doubt

Meanwhile, anti-Semitism might not actually be on the rise in Europe, and the international community is finally on the long road to nuclear disarmament.

Last Laughs: Befriending the Chinese dragon and elections back home

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

Global Pulse: Diplomacy between South and North Korea is being driven by K-pop

On Sunday, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un watched a K-pop performance in Pyongyand — and visibly enjoyed it.

Global Pulse: The Winter Olympics have begun in South Korea

The widely-anticipated sports event is another installment of diplomacy for the Korean peninsula, as both countries will be appearing as one contingent.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

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.