International

India’s defense sector is witnessing a transformative collaboration with France’s Safran Aircraft Engines and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), aimed at developing advanced jet engines for future fighter aircraft. This deal promises 100% technology transfer, empowering India to produce high-thrust engines independently and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.​​ Partnership Details The agreement builds on a 2021 … Read more

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 Set to Lead BRICS at an Unprecedented Time India is preparing to assume BRICS chairmanship in 2026, marking a defining moment on the global stage as economic and political tensions reach new heights. The expanded BRICS bloc, which now accounts for over 40% of global GDP by purchasing power, is entering a new era … Read more

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

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

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