Global Watch

India and Nepal's long-standing border dispute gained new attention. Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah has moved to clarify his government’s position after comments sparked controversy. Speaking at a political event, Shah denied that Kathmandu had asked Britain to mediate in the issue, saying the remarks were misinterpreted and that Nepal remains committed to direct talks with New Delhi.   The clarification comes against the...

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has rapidly unraveled as both sides exchange new rounds of military strikes across the Middle East. The latest attacks targeted military sites, regional allies, and areas near critical infrastructure, raising fresh doubts over whether negotiations can still prevent a wider conflict.   The renewed violence comes only weeks after an interim agreement was intended to create space for ta...

Pakistan’s ambition to become a major defense exporter suffered a serious setback when a proposed billion-dollar arms deal with Sudan collapsed after Saudi Arabia reportedly withdrew its financial backing in April. The agreement was expected to be one of the largest defense export deals in Pakistan’s history and Islamabad's gateway into African defense markets.   The episode exposed a reality that has long shaped Pakistan&rsquo...

Indonesia and Oman are deepening their energy cooperation through a new agreement that reflects a wider shift in how regions collaborate on energy issues. The two countries are moving beyond traditional trade and toward longer-term investment partnerships that link their national energy strategies more directly.   While the agreement is still at an early stage, it signals how energy diplomacy between the Arab Gulf and Southeast Asia is bec...

On June 8, 2026, the US Department of Defense intensified economic and technological pressure on Beijing by adding several of China's largest technology and automotive companies to its Section 1260H list of "Chinese military companies."   The updated list includes BYD, Nio, CATL, Alibaba, Baidu, and dozens of China's leading manufacturing and technology firms, marking a significant expansion of Washington's national security focus beyond t...