Nishthi Bhatia

In early January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Cuba that it must “make a deal with the United States before it’s too late” or face the cessation of all Venezuelan oil and financial support . This escalation comes amid dramatic U.S. military mobilization in Venezuela, including the seizure and detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces, and marked changes in how Venezuelan oil is distributed and controlled. The implications of the standoff...

On December 24, 2025, India’s LVM3-M6 rocket placed AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird Block-2 satellite successfully into its desired low Earth orbit. This flight has been acknowledged not just as another successful launch but as a clear demonstration of the transformation in India's space capability: heavier payloads, higher commercial ambitions, and a maturing industrial ecosystem capable of handling complex launches with accuracy. The mission was transporting a satellite with a mass of about 6.1...

Israel and Hamas finally reached a peace agreement that might transform the Middle East two years after a bloody conflict. The agreement was reached in early October 2025 and was mediated by U.S. President Donald Trump with backing from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey. It has unresolved anger and brittle trust, but it also gives some promise. How the Peace Plan Began The war broke out in 2023 with Hamas attacking southern Israel. The response from Israel has been fierce and relentless, killing tens...