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India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a productive call covering trade, defense, energy, and critical minerals, with both sides agreeing to stay in touch as negotiations continue. The dialogue comes as efforts to revive a stalled bilateral trade deal and strategic cooperation…
Taiwan’s ruling party has proposed tough changes to the Anti-Infiltration Act that would introduce a minimum one-year prison term for offenses tied to outside influence. Lawmakers say harsher penalties are needed to better deter covert interference and protect national security.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar firmly stated that India does not require unsolicited guidance from Western nations. He urged critics to address challenges within their own regions first, emphasizing India’s confidence in handling its internal matters independently and on its own terms.
At his New York City inauguration, new Mayor Zohran Mamdani highlighted faith, progressive socialism, and why younger generations rallied behind him. His speech blended calls for economic fairness, community empowerment, and inclusive governance, reflecting his identity as a democratic socialist and resonating especially with Millennial and Gen Z supporters.
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s mayor in a unique midnight ceremony at a vintage subway station, marking the start of his term on January 1. He became the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, taking the oath with a Quran and pledging to serve all…
