Naresh Kaushik

Trump doesn't care about any alliance or international agreements, as he has made clear by his actions and words.

The US action in Venezuela is being seen by most of the world with anxiety but powerful countries like Russia and China may see this as an opportunity. India's official reaction has been cautious because it doesn't want to annoy Trump while it waits to sign the trade deal and the removal of extra US tariffs.

There have been reports of Islamophobic attacks in Australia since the massacre, including one at a Muslim cemetery, where pig heads have been found. This indicates that Australia and the rest of the world must unite to fight terror and hate.

Andriy Yermak, Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Chief of Staff, was forced to resign following a police raid on his home linked to a widening corruption scandal. A key figure in war-end negotiations with Russia, his exit jeopardises the talks.

Shabana Mahmood, once a pro-Palestine activist, has reinvented herself as the Labour government's hardline Home Secretary, pushing Denmark-style asylum restrictions that have won her praise from Britain's far-right. But her tough stance has triggered backlash within her own party, exposing deepening political and social divides over immigration in a country already under strain.

Mamdani's victory is significant because he didn't play down his Muslim, or migrant identity, unlike other political aspirants in America and other Western countries had done in the past.

The UK has been affected by the "grooming gangs" scandal for over 20 years, involving thousands of child sex abuse cases. Most perpetrators were of Pakistani origin, often in Labour-governed areas. Labour politicians initially suppressed the perpetrators' identity to protect votes, but were eventually forced to act due to mounting public pressure.

As the Gaza war nears its end, Israel faces global scrutiny and internal unrest, while questions linger over whether true peace and justice for Palestinians can finally take shape.

Nigel Farage's Reform UK has shaken Britain's political landscape, forcing major parties to toughen their migration stance as his far-right movement gains momentum and reshapes debates on nationalism and immigration.