China Bolsters Export Controls on Rare-Earth Industry

China Bolsters Export Controls on Rare-Earth Industry

ByKumar BahukhandiOct 9, 20252 min read

Rare earths have represented a major sticking point in recent trade negotiations between China and the United States. China is the world’s leading producer of the vital minerals used to make magnets that are essential to the automotive, electronics and defence industries Beijing: China announced further controls Thursday on…

UN to Cut 25% of Its Global Peacekeeping Force

UN to Cut 25% of Its Global Peacekeeping Force

ByKumar BahukhandiOct 9, 20254 min read

The U.N.’s peacekeeping department currently leads missions in countries including Congo, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Lebanon, Cyprus and Kosovo. Roughly 13,000 to 14,000 military and…

Emmanuel Macron Urged to Quit to End France Political…

Emmanuel Macron Urged to Quit to End France Political…

ByKumar BahukhandiOct 8, 20254 min read

France’s President Emmanuel Macron. (Photo: AFP) Paris: President Emmanuel Macron was on Tuesday under pressure even from allies to find a rapid solution to France’s political deadlock,…

Syria Holds First Elections Since Assad’s Fall

Syria Holds First Elections Since Assad’s Fall

ByKumar BahukhandiOct 6, 20255 min read

Members of Syria’s local committees vote in the country’s selection process to designate an interim parliament, in Damascus ( LOUAI BESHARA / AFP) The People’s Assembly will…

Modi Lauds Trump’s Efforts In Bringing Peace in Gaza

Modi Lauds Trump’s Efforts In Bringing Peace in Gaza

ByKumar BahukhandiOct 5, 20253 min read

“We welcome President Trump’s leadership as peace efforts in Gaza make decisive progress. Indications of the release of hostages mark a significant step forward. India will continue…

Israeli Strikes Kill 52 people Across Gaza

Israeli Strikes Kill 52 people Across Gaza

ByKumar BahukhandiOct 3, 20253 min read

Smoke billows following an Israeli strike in Gaza City, on October 2, 2025, as pictured from Nuseirat in central Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and…