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Nestled between India and China, Nepal has increasingly emerged as a strategically significant player in regional and global geopolitics. Over the past decade, intensifying competition among major powers, combined with Nepal's unique location in the Himalayas, has elevated the country's geopolitical importance not only for its immediate neighbors but also
Reflections on Witnessing the India–Pakistan Conflict From Taiwan
It’s over a year since the terrorist attack that killed 26 men at point blank range in Kashmir's Pahalgam...
UAE’s Sudden OPEC Exit Dials Up Global Oil Shock
News analysis The United Arab Emirates, one of the world’s top oil producers, announced a sudden decision...
Iran Conflict Accelerates Asia’s Shift to Electric Vehicles, Data Suggests
The Iran conflict — which has disrupted global fuel supplies and intensified economic pressure — is accelerating...
Russia and Myanmar Sign Energy Agreement as Moscow Looks to Overcome Sanctions
Russia and Myanmar (also known as Burma) signed a memorandum of understanding April 18 to strengthen...
India’s Yuan Payment for Iranian Oil Highlights Pragmatism, BRICS Push for Dollar Alternatives, Experts
India’s decision to settle a recent Iranian oil purchase in Chinese yuan reflects a mix of wartime pragmatism...
Trump’s Blockade Aimed at Ending War After Collapse of Iran Talks, Expert Says
U.S. President Donald Trump announced April 13 (Monday) that the United States would begin blockading...
US-Iran Ceasefire Under Pressure as Leaders Prepare for ‘Islamabad Accord’ Talks in Pakistan
The U.S. and Iran haven’t stopped issuing warnings and threats against each other despite the two-week...
What the US Iran Ceasefire Means as Geopolitical Tensions Continue
The U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire reached two hours before President Donald Trump’s deadline...
India Advances Its Civil Nuclear Program With Prototype Breeder Reactor
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 6 announced the country attaining criticality of its indigenously...