link to the article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/13/iran-considers-nuclear-inspection-access-urges-action-against-israel After Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Parliament that Tehran has agreed to resume cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, access is limited to the Bushehr nuclear power plant and you will need approval from ISNSC in order to enter any other sites. The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says that most of their… Read more »
aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/14/nepal-pm-seeks-calm-promises-to-meet-protesters-push-to-end-corruption This article is part of coverage on the political situation in Nepal following the violent anti-corruption protests of the past week. These protests were primarily the result of grassroots action by members of Gen Z following a social media ban by the government. This sparked outrage among young citizens and was the last straw in addition to their calls… Read more »
Link to the article: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/will-gst-rate-cuts-help-counter-trumps-50-tariffs-indias-gdp-growth-may-even-go-up-heres-why/articleshow/123701596.cms With Donald Trump’s new Tariffs it has been harder for countries like India to get their products and resources across, slowing economic progress. However, India has found a way to counteract the 50% tariffs Trump has set by using GST rate cuts. These tariffs threaten Indian exports but policymakers believe that lower domestic taxes can… Read more »
Link to the article:https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/2/why-pakistan-is-rushing-to-mend-fences-with-bangladesh Pakistan is making a major diplomatic push to improve ties with Bangladesh after years of estrangement. In August 2025, Pakistan’s foreign minister visited Dhaka which was the first high-level visit in over a decade. This visit was meant to rebuild diplomatic ties by establishing contact between Islamabad and Dhaka. The visit came after the 2024 ouster… Read more »
https://www.rferl.org/a/israeli-strike-qatar-hamas-iran-consequences/33527807.html This article is in response to the recent attack by Israel on Doha, the capital of Qatar. The Israeli airforce used an airstrike in Doha in an attempt to target the political leadership of Hamas. As a result of the airstrike six people were killed, one of whom was part of Qatar’s security services. The article notes the implications… Read more »
Article Link:https://apnews.com/article/iran-diplomatic-relation-australia-attacks-0f02611ca78141febb50f6ee785fdf60 The article reports on Iran’s decision to downgrade diplomatic ties with Australia after Canberra expelled Iran’s ambassador. The expulsion followed accusations that Tehran had a role in organizing antisemitic arson attacks in Sydney and Melbourne, targeting Jewish community centers and businesses. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, rejected the accusations and called Australia’s actions unreasonable, insisting there was… Read more »
Link to article: https://eurasianet.org/kazakhstan-kyrgyzstan-and-uzbekistan-agree-on-water-electricity-swap Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan recently signed a trilateral agreement in Cholpon-Ata to address pressing challenges in water and energy management. The deal involves swap arrangements designed to enhance agricultural productivity and stabilize regional power systems amid worsening drought conditions. Under the agreement, Kyrgyzstan will release more water from the Toktogul Reservoir in exchange for electricity supplies… Read more »
Article Link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/trump-tempers-tariff-tantrum-and-re-engages-modi-who-reciprocates/articleshow/123809084.cms The article “Trump tempers tariff tantrum and re-engages Modi, who reciprocates” (Times of India, Sept. 11, 2025) describes how the U.S. and India are cautiously restarting trade talks after weeks of conflict. The tension began when the Trump administration slammed tariffs on Indian imports and criticized India for buying Russian oil. These actions caused relations to sour,… Read more »
Article Link: https://eurasianet.org/uzbek-leader-wants-to-expand-nuclear-cooperation-with-china Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with the head of China’s National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) during a recent trip to China, following earlier nuclear cooperation deals with Russia’s Rosatom. This meeting, along with new mining deals including for uranium signed with China, suggests Uzbekistan is seeking alternative options potentially due to concerns about Rosatom’s financial stability amid international… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80gvz3l7n2o U.S. President Donald Trump has urged the European Union (EU) to impose tariffs of up to one hundred percent on China and India in an effort to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, according to a BBC source. Trump, who previously promised to resolve the conflict on his first day in… Read more »
