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August 30, 2026 12:01 PM
Mule bank accounts have emerged as a key conduit for cybercriminals to receive, layer and move money obtained through online fraud, prompting banks, law-enforcement agencies and regulators to strengthen mechanisms to identify and block such accounts. A mule account is a bank account belonging to an...
August 30, 2026 11:36 AM
A massive, secretive 60-hour military airlift into Pakistan has put South Asian security planners on high alert. Between 19th and 21st August, open-source flight-tracking telemetry captured an extraordinary logistical surge: A continuous, high-frequency cargo bridge executed by Turkish and Chinese m...
August 30, 2026 9:59 AM
Pakistan’s parliament has legally codified an unprecedented concentration of military power, placing Field Marshal Asim Munir at the apex of the country’s armed forces and nuclear arsenal. On 20th August, both Houses of Parliament rapidly passes two pieces of legislation — the Defence Forces...
August 26, 2026 11:55 AM
U.S. employers seeking to hire skilled foreign workers can use the federal government's H-1B visa program for a fee, allowing tech and other professionals from abroad to work in the United States for a few years. U.S. President Donald Trump, who has pursued a broad immigration crackdown since takin...
August 26, 2026 11:02 AM
Iraq could serve as an example of how the United States could carry out its threat to force countries that continue trading with Iran out of the dollar-based financial system. Washington has already sanctioned a host of Iraqi banks accused of doing business with Tehran, though it has avoided measur...
August 25, 2026 11:55 AM
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s digital transformation has emerged as a powerful example of how technology can be harnessed to make everyday life simpler, faster and more inclusive. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), one of the flagship initiatives of this transfor...
August 23, 2026 9:10 AM
A 200-year-old military tradition stands broken as Nepal's streets echo with protests over a four-year suspension of Gorkha recruitment into the Indian Army In Nepal, the streets are echoing with anger. Hundreds of former Gorkha soldiers, young aspirants and their families have launched mas...
August 23, 2026 9:04 AM
If you thought international diplomacy was confined to backrooms and formal treaties, think again. The battlefield of geopolitics has officially shifted from the high seas straight to internet memes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEmgq9Vp89g U.S. President Donald Trump has doubled do...
August 21, 2026 3:06 PM
This week's Economic Brief explores India's shifting forex demand, Europe's heat-driven business disruption, India-Japan critical minerals cooperation, and a projected $50 billion balance of payments surplus for FY27. The Economic Brief this week, examined three major stories: the transformatio...
August 20, 2026 3:51 PM
India’s school education system is undergoing a significant transformation driven by a sustained focus on access, quality, equity, inclusion and technology. The latest UDISE+ 2025-26 report provides compelling evidence of this progress, reflecting the Narendra Modi government’s commitment to bui...
