In a warm and symbolic gesture, former U.S. President Donald Trump extended heartfelt greetings to India on its 77th Republic Day, calling the relationship between the world’s oldest and largest democracies a “historic bond.” With top U.S. officials echoing his sentiments and American-made aircraft featured in the parade, the message is clear: India-US ties are stronger than ever.
Following Bangladesh’s exclusion from the T20 World Cup 2026, fears are mounting that Pakistan could also pull out—sparking a crisis. Former star Kamran Akmal has issued a stark warning: without India and Pakistan, the ICC’s flagship event simply won’t survive, financially or competitively.
A landmark verdict in Bangladesh has sentenced three former police officers—including the ex-head of Dhaka Metropolitan Police—to death for their roles in the deadly 2013 crackdown on Hefazat-e-Islam protesters. The ruling reignites debate over justice, accountability, and state violence in the heart of the ongoing Bangladesh crisis.
In a move that signals a major shift in Gulf diplomacy, the UAE has abruptly canceled its long-planned airport management agreement with Pakistan—mere days after President Mohamed bin Zayed’s landmark visit to New Delhi. Was this purely business, or a strategic pivot toward India?
A sweeping class-action lawsuit in the U.S. claims WhatsApp has misled billions of users about its end-to-end encryption, alleging the company can secretly access private messages. Meta calls the claims ‘frivolous,’ but the case could have massive implications for digital privacy worldwide.
In a powerful statement following India’s 77th Republic Day parade, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared that a ‘successful India makes the world more stable.’ This isn’t just diplomatic flattery—it’s a strategic cornerstone of a deepening partnership set to be formalized at a landmark summit.