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Human Rights | India | Pakistan | Sub Continent
Ajit Doval’s “Revenge” Rhetoric Exposed: Response to India’s Selective Historical Narrative
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(By Faraz Ahmed) Introduction: Contextualizing Doval’s Speech in a Polarized Discourse Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval’s address at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue on January 10, 2026, has sparked controversy by invoking “revenge” for historical wrongs—temple lootings, village burnings, and civilizational destruction during medieval invasions. While presented as a motivational call for youth…
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Europe | Geo Politics | United States
The Arctic Prize: Greenland, Great-Power Rivalry, and the 2026 Crisis
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(By Khalid Masood) Greenland, the world’s largest island and a self-governing autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has emerged as one of the most volatile flashpoints in contemporary geopolitics. As of mid-January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his long-standing interest into overt threats, repeatedly stating that the United States will acquire or…
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Geo Politics | Iran | United States
Escalating Unrest in Iran: Trump States US Ready to Assist Protesters Seeking Freedom
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(By Khalid Masood) The Middle East in January 2026 stands at a precarious crossroads, marked by widespread anti-regime protests in Iran, aggressive U.S. rhetoric under President Donald Trump, and lingering fallout from the June 2025 Israel-U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities. Aim of this article to assess the current dynamics, to evaluate the…
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Geo Economics | India | Russia | United States
Trump’s 500% Tariff Threat: How U.S. Pressure Over Russian Oil Could Reshape India-U.S. Ties and Global Energy Flows
Byeaglepk.43@gmail.com 10/01/202610/01/2026
(By Quratulain Khalid) Introduction In early January 2026, a bombshell announcement from U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham sent shockwaves through Indian social media and financial markets. President Donald Trump had reportedly “greenlit” the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill that could impose tariffs of at least 500% on all goods and services from countries…
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Geo Politics | Global Issues | United States
The Resurgence of American Unilateralism: Navigating Toward a New Global Order?
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(By Khalid Masood) The world feels like it’s holding its breath in January 2026. Just 10 days into the new year, U.S. President Donald Trump is making headlines with a series of dramatic, unilateral decisions that have left many countries stunned, angry, or deeply worried. From imposing massive new taxes on imports (tariffs) that shook…
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Geo Politics | Global Issues | United States
Trump’s Faltering Grip: Low Approval, GOP Defections, and the Looming 2026 Midterm Reckoning
Byeaglepk.43@gmail.com 09/01/202609/01/2026
(By Khalid Masood) One year into his second non-consecutive term, President Donald Trump finds himself at a precarious juncture. On January 6, 2026, during a closed-door meeting with House Republicans, Trump issued a stark warning: If the GOP loses control of the House in the upcoming midterms, Democrats will impeach him for a third time,…
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Geo Politics | United States
High-Stakes Geopolitics of January 2026: US Seizes Tankers, Eyes Greenland, and Trump Mocks Global Allies
Byeaglepk.43@gmail.com 08/01/202608/01/2026
(By Khalid Masood) As of January 8, 2026, the second Trump administration has launched a series of high-profile, unilateral actions that are reshaping U.S. foreign policy. In just the first week of the year, U.S. forces executed dramatic seizures of oil tankers linked to Venezuela, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans for talks on…
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Geo Economics | Global Issues
UN’s World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 Report: A Cautious and Fragile Outlook for Global Growth
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(By Ayesha Mahnoor) On January 8, 2026, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) released its flagship World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2026 report. This comprehensive annual assessment comes at a pivotal moment, as the world navigates lingering effects from trade tensions, geopolitical uncertainties, and structural challenges. The report paints…
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Technology | United States
CES 2026: AI Revolution Takes Over Las Vegas as Tech Giants Unveil Groundbreaking Innovations
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(By Mohsin Tanveer) The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 is underway, transforming the Las Vegas Convention Center into a bustling hub of innovation with over 140,000 attendees and 4,100 exhibitors. This year’s theme, heavily centered on artificial intelligence, showcases how AI is permeating every aspect of consumer technology—from powerful new chips and gaming enhancements to…
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South America | United States
Global Backlash and Market Ripples: International Reactions to the U.S. Capture of Nicolás Maduro
Byeaglepk.43@gmail.com 06/01/202606/01/2026
(By Faraz Ahmed)January 6, 2026 In a stunning overnight military operation on January 3, 2026, codenamed Operation Absolute Resolve, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in Caracas. The raid involved airstrikes on military targets, disabling defenses, and a Delta Force extraction team. Maduro and Flores were flown to New…
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