Biman Mukherji

5 days ago | scmp.com | Biman Mukherji

As a fresh wave of US tariff threats rattles Asia-Pacific exporters, Indian industry senses an opening to gain ground in the global manufacturing race – though analysts warn that converting opportunity into a lasting advantage will require swift and strategic reforms. Washington’s announcement of steep new levies on imports from a range of countries, including India, earlier this month was tempered when US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day suspension.

1 week ago | scmp.com | Biman Mukherji

A looming trade war on top of conflict in Gaza and Ukraine that has laid bare the limitations of multilateral institutions could usher in a worldwide reset, with blocs such as the Global South poised for bigger roles. The first signs of this emerging trend were seen over the weekend in Turkey at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, where world leaders called for greater democratisation of bodies such as the UN and its organs including the Security Council.

1 week ago | scmp.com | Biman Mukherji

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has said his nation is keen to end the war with Russia soon, urging for a reform of global multilateral organisations – a call backed by other nations including separately by Moscow at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey. “Ukraine wants peace. We want to end the war this year. [But] it has to be just, long-lasting and comprehensive,” Sybiha said on Saturday, calling for parties to respect the United Nations charter.

1 week ago | scmp.com | Biman Mukherji

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has said the Gaza war is undermining the foundations of a Western-backed, rules-based international order and humanitarian ideology in light of the relentless loss of civilian lives. Prabowo, who was the only Southeast Asian head of state to speak at the three-day Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey on Friday, said the violence and unilateral decisions by the West were only leading the world towards unrest with little say for emerging nations.

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Biman Mukherji

17 hours agoDuring precise operational activity in Rafah, troops located a tunnel shaft belonging to HamasGaza - April 11, 2025 During precise operational activity in Rafah, troops located a tunnel shaft belonging to Hamas within a compound that was previously a kindergarten, and approx. 100 meters from another compound that was previously a civilian school. This is just another example of how Hamas cynically exploits the Gazan civilian population.