- April 18th, 2025

In a move that could redefine the military balance in South Asia, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly preparing to acquire 40 additional Rafale fighter jets from France under a government-to-government deal. As reported by Indian defense portal Bharat...

In a move that has reverberated through South Asia’s strategic corridors, Türkiye’s donation of a Dogan-class fast attack missile boat — the TCG Volkan (P-343) — to the Maldives marks a sharp pivot in the Indian Ocean Region’s (IOR) evolving...

The recent high-level visit of Pakistan’s Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar, to Beijing has reignited intense speculation that Islamabad is moving rapidly toward the acquisition of China’s next-generation stealth fighter, the J-35A. The timing of...

South Asia, home to over a quarter of the world's population, remains one of the least integrated regions globally in terms of trade and connectivity. Intraregional trade accounts for barely 5% of the region's total trade, a stark contrast to...

Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's interim leader and Nobel laureate, announced on Monday that general elections could take place either in late 2025 or early 2026. The declaration comes four months after a student-led revolution toppled the long-standing regime of former Prime...

Nepal's Prime Minister, Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, is set to embark on a significant four-day official visit to China next Month, marking a strategic departure from the tradition of Nepali leaders making India their first foreign destination upon assuming office....

Sri Lanka’s newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced his support for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme, reversing his earlier campaign pledge to renegotiate the deal. This shift reflects the dire state of the country's economy and...

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh on Monday directed investigators to conclude their probe into former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her close associates by December 17, 2024. Hasina and her allies face charges of crimes against humanity related...

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in a strategic move to steer Sri Lanka through critical economic and governance challenges, has retained the powerful portfolios of Defence, Finance and Economic Development, and Digital Economy in the newly formed cabinet. This significant announcement...

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