Ukraine is facing a catastrophic gap in its air defense capabilities as critical stocks of U.S.-made Patriot interceptor missiles have reached near-total depletion. With Russia intensifying its “ballistic blitz,” launching a record-breaking 126 ballistic missiles in July 2026 alone, Kyiv is increasingly unable to shield its cities from high-speed threats. The gravity of the situation…
U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs Ambassador Sergio Gor met with high-level Bangladeshi officials in Dhaka, expressing strong optimism that collaborative efforts between Washington and Dhaka can yield real, tangible results across trade, energy, and regional security. During his official visit, Gor held productive talks with Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman to…
While Washington has placed Indian shipments under a relatively lower 10 percent Section 301 tariff compared to the 12.5 percent rate levied on competitors such as China, Vietnam, Brazil, and Thailand, Indian textile and apparel exporters remain deeply concerned about losing market share in their largest overseas destination. Industry analysts and trade bodies point out…
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that American forces will “pretty soon” target Pickaxe Mountain, a deeply buried Iranian underground nuclear complex near Natanz, warning of a severe military strike. Speaking during an Oval Office meeting, President Trump emphasized Washington’s commitment to crippling Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, noting that military surveillance continues to track nuclear materials despite…
Members of the Northeast Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom came together to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the region at the United Colours of North East India Festival 2026, held at the Indian Gymkhana Club in London. Organised by North East Indians in UK (NEIUK) with support from Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, head…
A bipartisan coalition of U.S. Senators has unveiled a major legislative bill designed to impose punitive 100% tariffs on five nations, including India and China, for their continued purchases of Russian oil. The draft legislation, which represents a highly aggressive use of trade policy as a geopolitical tool, also targets Slovakia, Hungary, and Azerbaijan. Brokered…
The United States has once again almost completely blocked Iran’s path to selling crude oil in the global market. Following attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the administration of President Donald Trump has intensified military operations and announced the cancellation of all special exemptions previously given to Iran for oil exports. It…
India will host BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting on July 6-7 in Guwahati. The meeting will bring together the Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies and senior officials from BRICS member countries to strengthen institutional continuity and foster deeper operational cooperation among grouping drug control agencies.The global drug trafficking landscape has evolved significantly, with the proliferation…
Assam’s endurance athlete Ankita Konwar has scripted history by becoming the first Assamese woman and the first woman from Northeast India to successfully complete an English Channel relay swim. Konwar was part of an international relay team that crossed the English Channel from Dover to Calais in 13 hours and 5 minutes. The relay began…
Israel has strongly denied reports alleging that it planned to assassinate Iranian negotiators involved in diplomatic discussions, dismissing the claims as “fake news” and accusing critics of spreading misinformation. The reports, which circulated in sections of international media and online platforms, suggested that Israeli authorities had considered targeting members of Iran’s negotiating team during a…
