Global Food Prices Surge: India Faces Looming Inflation Threat The FAO Food Price Index, a key global benchmark, climbed to 130.1 points in July 2025, marking a 1.6 per cent increase from June. This rise is largely attributed to escalating international prices for meat and vegetable oils. The upward trend poses a significant challenge for […]

Modi-Jaishankar’s Gaza Silence: Congress Calls it “Moral Cowardice” Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday strongly condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for their silence on the Israel-Gaza conflict. He accused them of exhibiting “extreme moral cowardice”. Ramesh’s statement came amidst escalating violence in Gaza. He highlighted the international community’s growing […]

Belgium Unveils AI Ethics Charter: Ad Industry Takes the Lead The Advertising Council of Belgium, in collaboration with the nation’s advertising sector, released twelve guiding principles for the ethical application of Artificial Intelligence on Friday, August 8, 2025. This proactive move aims to establish a framework for responsible AI use within the industry. The guidelines […]

Xi-Putin Summit: A Shadow Over Trump-Putin Talks A high-stakes phone conversation between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin took place ahead of a planned summit between President Trump and President Putin. The timing, just prior to the Trump-Putin meeting focused on the Ukraine conflict, is highly significant. Putin reportedly briefed Xi on […]

Xi-Putin Summit: A New Cold War Axis Takes Shape? A significant conversation unfolded between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, August 8, 2025, preceding a planned summit between Vladimir Putin and former US President Donald Trump. The discussion centered on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the complex dynamics of […]

Gaza Lifeline: Chivalrous Knight’s Water Project Inspected A team from Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 undertook a field inspection of the “Lifeline Water Supply Project” in Gaza on Thursday, August 7, 2025. The project is a collaborative effort with the Coastal Municipalities Water Utility (CMWU). The inspection aimed to assess the project’s progress and effectiveness in […]

Denmark Sounds Alarm: Growing Russia-China Axis a Worry A senior Danish official has expressed serious concerns over the deepening strategic partnership between Russia and China. In an interview with ANI on Friday, August 8, 2025, the official voiced Denmark’s apprehension regarding this increasingly close alignment. The official, whose name was not disclosed in the ANI […]

Ishiba Digs In: PM Defies Calls to Resign After LDP Setback Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba weathered mounting pressure on Friday, resolutely rejecting calls for his resignation. This firm stance came after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) convened an emergency meeting following disappointing results in recent parliamentary elections. The Kyodo News agency reported on […]

India-Ireland Ties Strengthen: Deputy PM’s Community Outreach Planned The Indian Embassy in Ireland announced that Micheál Martin, Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, will engage with the vibrant Indian diaspora. This significant interaction is scheduled for August 11. The meeting underscores the growing importance of the Indian community in Ireland’s socio-economic landscape. […]

India Slams US Tariffs, Energy Security at Stake The United States has imposed a 25% tariff on several Indian imports, citing India’s purchase of Russian oil. This move, part of a wider executive order, targets India and Brazil most heavily. The US administration claims the tariffs are a response to what it terms “unacceptable” energy […]