2025 marked a decisive shift toward a fragmented, interest-driven world order, as major powers prioritized strategic autonomy, security, and economic resilience over global consensus.
Across regions, stability endured but remained fragile—shaped by prolonged conflicts, economic strain, and a steady erosion of old norms without a clear new order to replace them.
NEW DELHI: The United States on Thursday imposed sweeping new sanctions targeting a global network of front companies, shipping firms, and vessels alleged to be…
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Evyatar David, a former Israeli hostage forced to dig his own grave in a Hamas tunnel, is recovering. A video shows him playing guitar by the ocean, symbolizing resilience. His recovery, aided by music and nature, reflects Israel’s healing efforts after the trauma of the hostage crisis.
View More From Tunnel Horror to Hope: Israeli Hostage Evyatar David Rebuilds Life Two Months After Hamas Captivity
Israel received the remains of four more deceased hostages from Gaza, bringing the total to eight. Hamas handed over the bodies to the ICRC. Identified hostages include Guy Illouz, Bipin Joshi, Daniel Peretz, and Yossi Sharabi. Twenty bodies remain missing, but Hamas plans to transfer four more.
View More Israel Receives Remains of Four Additional Deceased Hostages
A fragile ceasefire holds between Israel and Hamas, brokered with Donald Trump’s help. Hostages were released, and remains transferred. Gaza faces critical humanitarian shortages. Hamas has reinforced control. Long-term success relies on compliance, oversight, and aid distribution.
View More U.S. Brokered Gaza Ceasefire Holds After Hostage Exchange
President Trump demanded Hamas surrender its weapons or face US and allied enforcement, following a ceasefire. He framed this ultimatum as a move to ensure lasting peace. Israel supported the stance, while Palestinians and some diplomats expressed concerns about renewed conflict.
View More Trump Issues Ultimatum: Hamas Must Disarm or Face U.S. Enforcement
President Trump urged Israel to prioritize Gaza’s reconstruction and peace following a ceasefire that freed Israeli hostages. He demanded Hamas disarm. Netanyahu supported the message, while Palestinians expressed caution. Experts warn of the need for oversight, disarmament, and aid management to maintain stability.
View More Trump Urges Israel to Shift From Military Action to Reconstruction in Knesset Address
Trump warned Hamas to disarm voluntarily or face forcible disarmament by the U.S. and allies. This follows a ceasefire brokered by Trump. The “Twenty-Point Gaza Peace Deal” includes multinational peacekeepers. Concerns exist that forced disarmament could reignite conflict, despite the ceasefire and hostage/detainee exchange.
View More Trump Warns Hamas to Disarm or Face Force as Gaza Ceasefire Holds Tentatively
The Modi government’s security policies, primarily under NSA Ajit Doval, are criticized for failures in Ladakh, the Northeast, and Kashmir. These policies led to diplomatic isolation, internal discontent, and weakened regional influence. Over-centralization and lack of accountability exacerbated these issues.
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Hamas agreed in principle to release Israeli hostages as part of a plan to end the Gaza conflict, but wants modifications. They are open to negotiations via mediators and are ready to hand over Gaza’s administration to a technocratic body. Hamas insists on a full Israeli withdrawal and Palestinian rights being addressed.
View More Hamas Says It Agrees to Release Israeli Hostages but Seeks Changes to U.S. Gaza Peace Plan
Iran has proved a far tougher nut to crack than the other six countries that were said to be on a list of targets of…
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So, is Iran going to become another Iraq, or like Libya, or will history record that World War III began on the summer solstice, or…
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