February 8, 2026

Somalia Emerges as Strategic Pillar for Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Stability

Somalia is critical to securing the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, vital trade routes. Its growing stability and location strengthen regional security and economic ties with the Arab world.

February 8, 2026

West Bengal Offers 8,505 Officers for Electoral Roll Revision Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing

West Bengal government tells Election Commission it can deploy 8,505 Group B officers for the state's ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. This updates the earlier claim that only 80 Grade 2 officers were provided. The Supreme Court will hear related pleas, including from CM Mamata Banerjee, on February 9, 2026.

February 8, 2026

PM Modi: Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim is a Big Fan of Tamil Icon MGR

During his Malaysia visit, PM Modi said Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim shares admiration for Tamil legend MGR with many in India. A song from MGR's hit film was played at a lunch hosted by Anwar.

February 8, 2026

Saudi Arabia Condemns Deadly RSF Attacks in Sudan, Blames Foreign Interference

Saudi Arabia strongly condemns paramilitary RSF attacks in Sudan’s Kordofan, blaming foreign fighters and illegal weapons for worsening the nearly three-year conflict. The Riyadh ministry calls for immediate ceasefire and aid access amid rising civilian deaths and attacks on humanitarian convoys.

February 8, 2026

Pakistan’s Proxy Strategy Backfires, Creating Deadly Militants and Regional Chaos

Pakistan's funding of Islamist proxies in Afghanistan led to the rise of the Taliban and later violent groups like Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan. This 'Frankenstein' proxy war turned deadly, killing thousands and destabilizing the region. Other nations like the UAE and India also use proxies, risking blowback and lasting instability.