Indian Refiners Diversify Crude Imports as IOC and HPCL Cut Reliance on Russian Oil
Indian Refiners Shift from Russian Oil with Venezuela, Africa, and Gulf Deals Indian crude import diversification has gathered momentum in early 2026 as state-owned refiners accelerate efforts to reduce dependence on Russian oil. New supply agreements with Venezuela, West Africa, and the Middle East reflect a strategic recalibration driven by geopolitical, commercial, and trade considerations. […]
Japan Election 2026 Delivers Historic Landslide for Sanae Takaichi and the LDP
Japan Election 2026 Results: Takaichi’s LDP Secures Record Supermajority The Japan Election 2026 results have confirmed one of the most decisive political mandates in the country’s postwar history. Voting for the House of Representatives concluded on Sunday, February 8, 2026, following a snap dissolution of parliament. Early projections released by NHK and reported by international […]
Newly Uncovered Nixon Testimony on the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War: Deep State, China Assurances, and Cold War Dynamics
New Nixon Testimony Illuminates the 1971 Indo-Pak War: Deep State, US Espionage, China Assurances, and Cold War Strategy On February 8, 2026, the New York Times published an opinion essay by Watergate historian James Rosen revealing seven previously sealed pages of Richard Nixon’s 1975 grand jury testimony. These pages, long buried in classified Watergate prosecution […]
Associate Nations Light Up T20 World Cup 2026: Thrilling Close Contests Expose the Gaps in ICC’s Development Agenda
Associate Nations in T20 World Cup 2026 and the Crisis in ICC Development Policy The Associate Nations T20 World Cup performances in 2026 have emerged as one of the tournament’s defining narratives. Since the competition began on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka, emerging teams such as Nepal, Netherlands, USA, and Ireland have consistently […]