Weaponization of Narratives: The India-Israel Playbook
![Weaponization of narratives shape global perceptions; India excels in soft power, while Israel aims to adopt its strategy. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SAT-Web-Banners-12-1024x1024.webp)
Weaponization of narratives shape global perceptions; India excels in soft power, while Israel aims to adopt its strategy.
India-Pakistan Naval Rivalry: Rising Tensions and Strength
![India-Pakistan naval rivalry grows with fleet expansions and rising concerns over military capabilities and China's influence. [Image via Daily Times]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Navy-500-1280x720-1-1024x720.webp)
India-Pakistan naval rivalry grows with fleet expansions and rising concerns over military capabilities and China’s influence.
پاکستان میں عورت پر تشدد: مسائل، اسباب اور ممکنہ حل
![پاکستانی عورت مختلف اقسام کے تشدد کا شکار ہے، جن میں ذہنی و جسمانی استحصال شامل ہیں۔ تعلیم، قانون اور خودمختاری سے حل ممکن ہے۔ [Image via The Friday Times]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/from-broken-homes-to-broken-society-how-domestic-violence-erodes-pakistan-s-democracy-1728470508-4833.webp)
پاکستانی عورت مختلف اقسام کے تشدد کا شکار ہے، جن میں ذہنی و جسمانی استحصال شامل ہیں۔ تعلیم، قانون اور خودمختاری سے حل ممکن ہے۔
Trump Plans Reciprocal Tariffs on India and Brazil
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Trump plans reciprocal tariffs on India and Brazil as part of US trade policy to address high import duties
India Resumes Embassy Operations in Pyongyang
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India reopens its embassy in Pyongyang, signaling a strategic shift as North Korea’s influence grows in Asia.
Pakistan Records 10-Year-High Current Account Surplus
![Pakistan records $729M current account surplus in Nov, the highest in 10 years, driven by reduced deficits and strong remittances [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/580072_1110544_updates.webp)
Pakistan records $729M current account surplus in Nov, the highest in 10 years, driven by reduced deficits and strong remittances
Pakistan-Bangladesh Education Scholarship: A New Chapter in Diplomatic Ties
![The Pakistan-Bangladesh Education Scholarship aims to strengthen ties through education, offering 300 scholarships at top universities. [Representational Image via Propakistani]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/pakistan-bangladesh-.jpg.webp)
The Pakistan-Bangladesh Education Scholarship aims to strengthen ties through education, offering 300 scholarships at top universities.
Dissanayake Assures Modi: Sri Lanka’s Land Will Not Threaten India
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Dissanayake assures Modi that Sri Lanka’s land will not be used against security of India, discussing defense, Tamil rights, and cooperation
Revolutionizing Ethical FinTech Debt Collection: Can AI Lead the Way?
![Is AI the future of ethical fintech debt collection? Indonesia's FinTech sector uses AI to address debt challenges with transparency, efficiency, and consumer protection. [Image via Shutterstock]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2019_12_15_83624_1576414688._large.webp)
Is AI the future of ethical fintech debt collection? Indonesia’s FinTech sector uses AI to address debt challenges with transparency, efficiency, and consumer protection.