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Trump Appoints Sergio Gor as US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South, Central Asia

Trump Appoints Sergio Gor as US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South, Central Asia: US President Donald Trump has nominated his long-time aide, Sergio Gor, as the next United States Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. This nomination comes amid rising tensions between the US and India […]

At least 50 people were killed and 60 abducted in Nigeria after gunmen attacked a mosque

At least 50 people were killed and 60 abducted in Nigeria after gunmen attacked a mosque: At least 50 people were killed and 60 abducted after gunmen attacked a mosque and homes in Katsina state, northwest Nigeria during dawn prayers. Nigeria is Situated on the western coast of Africa. Capital: Abuja (since 1991). Neighbouring Nations: […]

Russia has formally withdrawn from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty

Russia has formally withdrawn from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: INF Treaty (1987): Signed by the US and the Soviet Union, it banned all ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with a range of 500–5,500 km. It aimed to reduce nuclear threat and promote global arms control.The US exited the INF Treaty in 2019, […]

Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty

Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: Russia has officially declared it no longer considers itself bound by the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. It was signed between the United States and Russia (Formerly known as the Soviet Union) in 1987. Under this treaty both powers agreed to destroy two categories of lethal missile systems from their […]

July Declaration

July Declaration: Bangladesh’s interim government under Muhammad Yunus will unveil the “July Declaration” on August 5, 2025, marking one year since the student-led uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The July Declaration is a proposed constitutional document drafted by Bangladesh’s interim government to officially recognize the 2024 student-led uprising, aiming to symbolise a political […]

US Sanctions 6 Indian Companies Over Iran Trade

US Sanctions 6 Indian Companies Over Iran Trade: The US Department of State sanctioned 20 global firms, including 6 Indian companies, for engaging in petrochemical trade with Iran. The United States imposed sanctions under Executive Order 13846. Six Indian companies were identified among the 20 entities globally. Reason for Sanctions: These firms knowingly engaged in […]

U.S. President announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports

U.S. President announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports: U.S. President announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports effective August 1, 2025, citing high trade barriers and India’s continued energy and defence ties with Russia.The announcement includes a Russia-related penalty, linked to the proposed Russian Sanctions Act 2025.A 25% import tariff on all eligible goods […]