La Reserve Bank of India a présenté une proposition au gouvernement de New Delhi pour relier les monnaies numériques des banques centrales des pays du BRICS, facilitant ainsi les transactions commerciales et touristiques entre ces économies émergentes. Cette initiative, qui pourrait figurer à l’ordre du jour du sommet des BRICS de cette année, qui se tiendra en Inde, représente une […]

The new coalition, including both Islamist parties and more centrist ones, signals a sea-change in Bangladesh’s politics. “Bikolpo Ke?” (Who is the alternative?) That slogan gained immense momentum during and after Bangladesh’s July Uprising, capturing the sentiment of fed-up citizens. The answer – “Ami” (Me) – became a rallying cry that symbolized the rejection of the established political order. The […]

IntroductionThe rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and al Sham (ISIS) to the forefront of the global jihadist movement challenges al Qaeda’s prominence and influence. The ISIS counter-state that does away with the Iraq-Syria border, as well as its growing presence in such places as Libya, the Sinai, and Afghanistan, are proof of the group’s power and the effectiveness […]

China’s repression of its Muslim citizens acts as a lightning rod for criticism of the country and its influence campaign in Central Asia. As China deepens its economic and political footprint across Central Asia, it has also found itself entangled in the region’s evolving religious and ideological currents. Among the most sensitive, and potentially volatile, of these is the role […]

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that all talks held with Taliban authorities have failed to produce results, accusing them of not making serious commitments on Pakistan’s security concerns. Speaking at a public event, Sharif said Islamabad had repeatedly raised concerns about militant groups operating from Afghanistan’s territory, but had received no firm assurances from the Taliban. “All […]

China expressed condolences on Tuesday over an explosion in Kabul that killed one Chinese citizen and wounded five others, and urged the Taliban authorities to take stronger measures to protect Chinese nationals and interests. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told a regular briefing in Beijing that China had made emergency representations to the Taliban, calling for all efforts to […]

China’s embassy in Tajikistan warned on Monday that security conditions along the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border are “extremely dire and complex” following a recent clash. It urged Chinese citizens to leave border areas as soon as possible. In a statement, the embassy advised Chinese nationals and companies operating in border regions of Afghanistan and Tajikistan to closely monitor the security situation, strengthen […]

Democracy, Disorder, and the Battle for Renewal On January 15, 2026, Senior leader Gagan Kumar Thapa was elected President of the Nepali Congress (NC) unopposed during the party’s second Special General Convention (SGC) held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu. The SGC was convened with the backing of over 60 per cent of general convention delegates. Election Committee Coordinator Sitaram KC announced […]

India has decisively entered a phase of problematic communal politics that is steadily limiting its rational and intellectual foundations. The consequences are visible not only in electoral outcomes but also in the cultural and educational regression that accompanies this shift. The systematic delegitimisation of Urdu, falsely portrayed as a non-Indian or alien language, exemplifies this. Such politics is not merely […]

Eight soldiers from the Indian Army were injured during an extended gunfight with suspected militants in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter began during a search operation by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police, targeting militants linked to the Jaish-e-Mohammad group. Kishtwar Encounter: Eight Indian Army soldiers were injured Sunday in a prolonged gunfight with suspected militants in […]