Global Affairs

What if I told you that for the first time since 1996, the world’s central banks trust gold more than the mighty U.S. dollar? With over 36,000 tonnes of gold now in their vaults—more than their U.S. Treasury holdings—this quiet shift is shaking the foundations of global finance. Welcome to the era of de-dollarisation 2025.

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar recently made strong remarks on two key issues—India’s purchase of Russian oil and Pakistan’s role in sheltering Osama bin Laden. Defending India’s right to buy energy where it best suits national interest, and reminding the world of Pakistan’s double standards, his comments subtly but firmly carried a Jaishankar message to U.S.: India will act on its own terms, guided by sovereignty and self-interest, not by outside pressure.

The UN has declared a famine in Gaza, the first-ever in the Middle East. Over 500,000 people face catastrophic hunger as children suffer the worst impact. Experts warn the crisis is man-made, driven by war, displacement, and aid restrictions, raising questions of possible war crimes.

The failed Trump Putin meeting in Alaska, aimed at mending relations, fell apart due to disagreements over the Ukraine ceasefire, NATO’s expansion policy, sanctions, and cybersecurity issues.

Phrase of De-dollarization: For decades, the U.S. dollar has been the unrivaled king of global finance. It has dominated international trade, served as the primary reserve for central banks, and acted as the benchmark for vital commodities like oil and gold. But now, that supremacy is being challenged. Around the world, the conversation is shifting toward De-dollarization and the rise of a potential BRICS currency, two forces that could redefine the future of the global economy.

In July 2025, India made a bold geopolitical move by exporting Russian-linked diesel to China just before the EU’s latest sanctions took effect. The shipment, rerouted from Malaysia, exposed cracks in Western sanctions strategy and highlighted India’s growing energy independence. Defying U.S. tariffs and EU pressure, India balanced ties between East and West, strengthened its role within BRICS, and signaled a shift toward a multipolar energy order. This episode underscores India’s commitment to energy security, economic pragmatism, and strategic autonomy on the global stage.

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir threatens Mukesh Ambani in has controversial and provocative remarks in Tampa, Florida, and warned of strikes on critical assets like the Jamnagar Refinery.
His speech combined religious symbolism, water-related threats over the Indus Waters Treaty, nuclear brinkmanship, and information warfare, signaling a shift in Pakistan’s strategy from purely military engagements to targeting economic and psychological vulnerabilities.

Pak Army chief Asim Munir gives nuclear threat to India from US soil: We are a nuclear nation, if we think we are going down, we’ll take half the world down with us

US President Trump tariffs India with imposes additional 25% tariffs due to purchases of Russian crude oil, which makes a total of 50% tariffs which is posing a negative impact on the overall Indian economy. As per geopolitical think tanks, which seems to be a tactic amid ongoing trade deal negotiations

In a war-zone like Gaza, where cries for food & shelter many times go unheard under the breathtaking sounds of drones and missiles, the latest airdrop of Gaza starvation humanitarian assistance and aid by Israel—alongside with six other nations—has raised more questions than just an answer. At the core of the issue is a humanitarian tragedy unanswered in real time: people, especially children, are dying of starvation and malnourishment, while political battles hide over the basic human survival needs.