thinkglobe17@gmail.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tianjin, China, on August 31 for a crucial meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit marks an important step in India-China relations, especially with the announcement of the resumption of direct flights between the two countries. This move is expected to boost trade, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges after … Read more
India and Japan have entered a new chapter in their long-standing friendship, as Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced a historic $68 billion investment plan during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Tokyo. Spread over the next decade, this commitment marks a threefold increase from earlier investments, making Japan one of India’s most trusted … Read more
After US tariffs, India and China are moving closer with resumed flights, fertilizer trade, and upcoming SCO talks. PM Modi’s visit may mark a new chapter in Asia’s diplomacy. In a significant diplomatic shift, relations between India and China are showing clear signs of improvement following the recent wave of U.S. tariffs under Donald Trump’s … Read more
Global trade relations took a sharp turn this week as two major developments involving the United States, Japan, and India made headlines. Japan’s top trade negotiator, Hiroshi Akazawa, cancelled a planned trip to Washington, signaling a setback in ongoing talks over a massive $550 billion trade and investment deal. The visit was expected to address … Read more
In a move that has drawn global attention, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to deploy three guided-missile destroyers to waters near Venezuela. The mission, according to Washington, is aimed at strengthening efforts against Latin American drug cartels, which U.S. authorities accuse of fueling the global cocaine trade. The ships — USS Jason … Read more
In a move that underscores India’s shifting trade strategy, Nayara Energy — partly owned by Russia’s Rosneft — has exported diesel to China for the first time in nearly four years. This rare shipment follows sanctions from the European Union and United States on Russia-linked energy companies, which have limited Indian access to European markets. … Read more
In a significant diplomatic development, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska on August 15, 2025, marking their first formal summit since 2021. The high-stakes talks aim to explore possible steps toward ending the ongoing war in Ukraine, now in its third year. The White House has … Read more
In a bold and controversial decision, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on Indian goods, set to take effect on August 24, 2025. While a 25% tariff is already in effect, this additional hike is raising global concern—not just for its timing, but for what it might really be targeting. Officially, … Read more
In a serious shift that’s drawing global attention, Russia has ended its self-imposed moratorium on the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, a Cold War-era arms agreement once seen as a cornerstone of nuclear stability. Originally signed by U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, the INF Treaty banned land-based missiles with ranges … Read more
In a bold and controversial move, former U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered two nuclear submarines to be deployed near Russian waters. The decision came shortly after former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev made alarming remarks referencing Russia’s “Dead Hand” — an automatic nuclear retaliation system. Trump called the comments “reckless” and said the U.S. would … Read more