In recent years, the geopolitical landscape between China and the United States has been increasingly fraught with tension, raising questions about whether the two powers are caught in what political scientist Graham Allison describes as the “Thucydides Trap.” This concept posits that a rising power often threatens an established one, leading to escalating tensions and potential conflict. Drawing inspiration from the ancient Greek.
Kathmandu: Teachers in Nepal, organized by the Nepal Teachers’ Federation, launched a general strike in the school sector on Monday, pressing for the implementation of a new School Education Act. The strike aims to escalate pressure on the government to address their demands, as reported by local media. As the main representative body for school.
Kathmandu: The skyline of Kathmandu is currently engulfed in a thick layer of pollution that has persisted for weeks, greatly affecting visibility and causing flight delays. Residents are experiencing health issues such as itchy eyes, sore throats, and burning sensations in their noses due to the pervasive grey haze. “I recently recovered from a bad.
Islamabad: Farmers across Pakistan have announced plans for a nationwide protest on April 13 to oppose corporate farming initiatives being introduced under the Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI), according to a report by Dawn. The protest will include rallies and conventions in various towns and on public-sector farms, organized by a coalition of groups, including the.
Colombo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in “extensive and productive talks” with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Saturday. PM Modi is the first foreign leader to be hosted by the Sri Lankan President during his presidency. In a post on X, PM Modi stated, “I held extensive and productive talks with President Anura.
Yangon [Myanmar]: In a display of solidarity, India sent 442 tonnes of food assistance to Myanmar on Friday as part of its ongoing humanitarian response to the devastating earthquake that struck the country last month. The shipment, which included rice, cooking oil, noodles, and biscuits, was transported by the Indian Navy’s landing ship tank INS.
Jerusalem: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they killed Saeed Ahmad Abed Khudari, a significant money exchanger for Hamas, in Gaza City. The IDF stated that Khudari, who was targeted and killed on Thursday, was identified as “a key terror financing facilitator within Hamas.” He led the Al Wefaq Co. fund, which the Israeli.
Sydney: Two men have been arrested and charged in Australia for allegedly bringing firearms into a Melbourne sporting event attended by more than 80,000 people. Victorian police reported that they were called by stadium security on Thursday night to assist with two individuals who were refusing to leave an Australian Football League (AFL) match at.
Dhaka: Bangladesh has reported 13 additional dengue cases, bringing the total number of vector-borne infections this year to 1,890, according to local media sources. The new cases were confirmed in the 24 hours leading up to Thursday morning, with two cases reported in the Dhaka Division and 11 in the Barishal Division. This year, dengue.
Bangkok: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of the Bangladeshi interim government, on the sidelines of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok on Friday. This meeting marks the first official engagement between the two leaders since Yunus’ interim government assumed power in Dhaka last August, following the ousting.
Bangkok: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision and policies have significantly revitalized BIMSTEC, affirming India’s leadership as a driving force in advancing the group’s agenda. India’s commitment to initiatives such as the Neighbourhood First policy, Act East policy, MAHASAGAR vision, and Vision for the Indo-Pacific has enhanced the group’s dynamism, creating new synergies and benefits for.
