After nearly two decades of talks, the EU and India are on the brink of signing a landmark free trade agreement. With EU chiefs confirming a January 27 deadline, we break down what’s in it, why it matters, and the key hurdles that were overcome.
In a major geopolitical shift, Russia has firmly stated it has ‘no interest in Greenland,’ recognizing it as Danish territory, while simultaneously doubling down on its strategic alliance with Iran. This move comes amid renewed rhetoric from Donald Trump about acquiring the Arctic island and growing NATO concerns.
Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, claims most attacks on minorities in 2025 were criminal—not religiously motivated. But with only 71 out of 645 incidents classified as ‘communal,’ minority groups fear the data downplays systemic persecution and emboldens perpetrators.
As India prepares to host a major international election conference in January 2026, the Election Commission is spotlighting its controversial SIR initiative—a move aimed at reinforcing the integrity of the electoral process despite domestic opposition.
In a blunt diplomatic message, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar urged Poland to adopt a zero-tolerance policy toward terror infrastructure operating in India’s neighborhood—and called out European ‘double standards’ on Russia and trade.
Starting January 21, 2026, Bangladeshi nationals applying for US tourist or business visas may be required to post a $15,000 bond—a drastic move under a little-known immigration law aimed at curbing overstays.