Little St James: Epstein Island’s Past and What’s Next
Nearly 3,000 kilometres from Washington, D.C., a small Caribbean island sits southeast of St Thomas, the capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands. From the air,…
World
Bangladesh election: Sheikh Hasina calls vote “illegal” and demands Yunus resign
Sheikh Hasina has rejected Bangladesh’s latest election and wants it cancelled. In her first statement after the polls, the ousted prime minister called the vote…
US tweaks trade fact sheet to ease India’s concerns before signing
The US-India trade deal is still being shaped, even after the headline announcement. The Trump administration has quietly edited its official fact sheet, softening or…
Norway Envoy Mona Juul Resigns as Authorities Probe Epstein Links and Alleged Corruption
Norway’s ambassador to Jordan, Mona Juul, has resigned after being suspended and placed under investigation over her past contacts with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,…
Bangladesh election 2026: Anti-India anger surges
Graffiti has returned to Dhaka University’s walls, reviving the slogans and satire of the youth-led revolt that forced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from office…
Trump-India oil pressure could squeeze Russia’s export revenues, analysts say
Russia could face a sharp fall in oil income if U.S. President Donald Trump succeeds in pushing India to halt purchases of Russian crude, analysts…
Global Slowdown Concerns: What International Risks Mean for India’s Growth Outlook
A softer world economy is coming into view. The IMF pegs global growth at 3.3% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, little changed from 2025,…
India–EU Trade Talks Gain Momentum Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
Negotiations between India and the European Union have moved from stalemate to sprint. On 27 January 2026, both sides signed a comprehensive free trade agreement…
US-China Tech Curbs Are Rewriting India’s Playbook
Washington and Beijing continue to harden their tech boundaries. New rounds of restrictions often touch chips, AI tools, cloud access, and advanced manufacturing gear. Indian…
Red Sea Shipping Disruptions Are Reshaping Asian Supply Chains
Attacks on merchant vessels near the Bab el-Mandeb strait have unsettled a vital trade lane between Asia and Europe. Carriers have diverted ships away from…