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Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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Why Western charm offensive for Modi is proof of PM walking foreign policy middle path

The US and, indeed, all the Quad nations realise that they need India if they want to contain China.

CIA tortured, falsely accused Abu Zubaydah of being ‘no 3’ in 9/11. Then hid proof of abuse

In 'The Forever Prisoner', Cathy Scott-Clark and Adrian Levy unearth the story of 9/11-accused Abu Zubaydah, who never hated America nor was a member of al-Qaeda.

Why Adani’s purchase of Haifa Port is Israel’s message to America

The tightening of relations with India and the expansion of the foothold of Indian companies in strategic infrastructure in Israel may be Israel’s answer to American pressures.

China sends two drones in one week around Taiwan but calls US the ‘empire of hacking’

The grey zone tactics adopted by the People’s Liberation Army against Taiwan allowed Beijing to coerce the enemy without escalating direct military tensions.

Aisha Wahab to Thenmozhi Soundararajan — the women behind US’ anti-caste movement

Wahab, Kshama Sawant, Tanuja Jain Gupta are a few of the women facing flak and getting accolades at the same time.

China’s military support for Russia to increase. For now it’s training, non-lethal assistance

Beijing sees a strong ally in Lula who has been a longtime proponent of an anti-US stance in international politics.

1st in family to study in US, slain Andhra student Saiesh Veera was fulfilling late father’s dream

Veera, 24, was shot dead at a Columbus, Ohio, gas station where he worked part-time. He would’ve graduated in few weeks & planned to visit India in May. He was looking for full-time IT job.

Macron’s gaffes in China open a door for India — unwavering French support at the UNSC

Macron’s views do not and will not change his policies either towards the Indo-Pacific or towards Taiwan and least of all towards Ukraine.

No ideological value in US’ democracy push, it’s a necessary hypocrisy in battle with China

US, China even India take pride in their democratic credentials because there is no other useful ideological alternative to democracy.

83% US adults view China negatively, women more likely to call it ‘top economy’, says Pew Research Center

The study explores the growing apprehension among American adults towards China’s role in global affairs, thoughts on US-China cooperation, and support for TikTok ban.

On Camera

Web of spoof sites, scam call centres. Crypto theft racket modus operandi in focus amid ED crackdown

As part of the crypto theft racket, businessman Chirag Tomar and his aides targeted 542 victims and managed to steal a total of Rs 19.9 million.

Wang Yi to visit India this month, Modi to travel to China, Putin comes in later this year

PM could visit Japan on 30 August before heading to China. Sources say, bilaterals being planned with Jinping and Putin on SCO sidelines in China.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.