South Africa Hosts First G20 Summit in Africa: Diplomacy, Disruption, and a New Global South Agenda

South Africa Hosts First G20 Summit in Africa: Diplomacy, Disruption

South Africa is set to make history by hosting the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on November 22-23, 2025, marking the first time the world’s premier economic forum convenes on African soil. The event stands as a milestone not just for South Africa, but for the entire continent, bringing opportunities to amplify African development priorities on … Read more

India’s Oil Strategy Shifts — Russian Imports Halted After Sanctions

russian oils

India Halts Russian Oil Imports Amid US Sanction In a major realignment of India’s energy sourcing strategy, five of India’s largest oil refiners have stopped buying Russian crude for December, marking a sharp policy shift driven by US sanctions and ongoing trade deal negotiations with Washington. The decision — by Reliance Industries, Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan … Read more

Tata Trusts Strengthen with Neville Tata, Bhaskar Bhat Appointments

Tata Neville

Tata Trusts Appoints Neville Tata & Bhaskar Bhat as Trustees: Strengthening the Tata Legacy and Governance In a significant move marking both continuity and change, Tata Trusts has appointed Neville Tata, son of chairman Noel Tata, and veteran corporate leader Bhaskar Bhat as trustees of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust. The appointments, effective November 12, … Read more

Pakistan Gets First Credit Rating Upgrade in 3 Years | Economic Recovery 2025

Pakistan Economy

Published: November 4, 2025 📢 Introduction: A Turning Point in Pakistan’s Economic Journey After three years of economic turbulence, Pakistan has received long-awaited credit rating upgrades from all three major global agencies — Moody’s, Fitch, and S&P Global. This marks a significant milestone in the country’s recovery efforts and sends a strong signal to international … Read more

MiniMax M2: Revolutionizing AI with 230 Billion Parameters

MINI Max

Introduction to MiniMax M2 MiniMax M2 is a large language model (LLM) with an astonishing 230 billion total parameters, optimized specifically for AI agent workflows and coding tasks. Launched on October 27, 2025, it signifies a new era in Chinese AI development, competing head-to-head with frontier models from Western companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. Unlike … Read more

Grokipedia: Elon Musk’s AI-Powered Wikipedia Alternative – 2025

Elon Musk

Grokipedia’s release is more than a new website—it’s the beginning of the next chapter in global knowledge sharing, where artificial intelligence and public scrutiny collide. The future of unbiased information may hinge on how platforms like Musk’s balance technology, transparency, and editorial independence. Grokipedia: Elon Musk’s Bold Wikipedia Rival Elon Musk’s much-anticipated Grokipedia has officially … Read more

East Timor Joins ASEAN as 11th Member | October 26, 2025

East Timor

East Timor Joins ASEAN as 11th Member: Historic Expansion and Economic Transformation East Timor, officially known as Timor-Leste, achieved a diplomatic milestone on October 26, 2025, by becoming the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), marking a significant expansion and reinforcing the organization’s vision of regional inclusivity and cooperation. This achievement … Read more

Paul Kapur Appointed US Assistant Secretary | South & Central Asia

Pauk Kapoor

Indian-American Paul Kapur Takes Charge as US Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Indian-American security expert Dr. Paul Kapur has officially assumed office as the US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, marking a key diplomatic appointment under the Trump administration. His swearing-in ceremony took place on October 22, 2025, … Read more