After successfully navigating your initial partner visa application and spending the first two and a half years building your life together in the UK, you have reached the second act of your immigration journey. This next crucial step, the spouse visa extension, is far more than just a renewal of your existing leave; it is the vital bridge that connects your status as a temporary resident to your future as a permanent one. Successfully crossing this bridge is mandatory for completing your...

The United Kingdom is a rich and diverse tapestry of nations, regions, cities, and towns. From the bustling tech hubs of Manchester and the world-leading universities of Scotland to the innovative start-ups in Bristol and the financial heart of London, opportunity is not confined to one place. While the framework of immigration law is the same across the country, the individuals, families, and businesses navigating it have unique circumstances shaped by their local environment. This reality...

    WhatsApp has become one of the most powerful communication tools for businesses across the world. Whether you are using the WhatsApp Business App, WhatsApp Business API, or advanced messaging automation, understanding how to use the platform efficiently can help you grow customer engagement and sales.  One of the most common questions business owners have is: “What is the difference...

President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India comes at a crucial geopolitical moment. Russia today is navigating an increasingly challenging environment shaped by Western isolation after its invasion of Ukraine. While the annual India–Russia summits resumed in July 2024 in Moscow after a two-year gap, this visit to New Delhi on 4–5 December 2025 carries far greater significance. Putin will address the plenary session of the Russia–India Forum 2025 and attend the...

China says it was “strongly dissatisfied” with the UK’s delay in granting permission to allow Beijing to build a sprawling new embassy in London. China’s foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said the delay was “completely unreasonable” and the reasons for it “entirely untenable”. “China is deeply concerned and strongly dissatisfied” with the delay, he told a news conference, adding that the application to build the embassy was...

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said on Wednesday that Seoul would not take sides in the intensifying diplomatic crisis between China and Japan over Taiwan, emphasizing that the best path forward is mutual “coexistence, respect, and cooperation.” Speaking at a press conference in Seoul, Lee described the region as “highly dangerous in terms of military security” and warned that choosing sides would only heighten tensions. “Taking sides escalates...

In May 2025, a brief but intense clash between India and Pakistan turned into an unexpected arms demo: Russian-origin S-400 and BrahMos missiles won big accolades from the Indian side, while Pakistan heaped praise on its Chinese-supplied J-10C jets and PL-15 missiles. Interestingly, an Asian country is not only acquiring Rafale jets that India used during the clash, but it is also planning to acquire BrahMos missiles, as well as J-10C and PL-15 missiles. Since taking office in October...

In a major geopolitical realignment that could have far-reaching consequences and further strain the already troubled US-Canada relationship, Ottawa has joined the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative. Canada will be the first non-EU country to join the ambitious security plan, part of the EU’s broader “ReArm Europe” or “Readiness 2030” initiative. Meanwhile, despite frantic negotiations stretching over weeks, the UK failed to...

Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India on December 4, Russia made a fresh offer for the Su-57E, including full licensed production in India and technology transfer covering a full fifth-generation ecosystem comprising avionics, engines, sensors, stealth materials, and other classified systems. Additionally, Russia is ready to train India in advanced air weapons, low-signature technology, AESA radar, fifth-generation engines, optics, and artificial intelligence....

In a major milestone, a Gripen-E combat aircraft belonging to the Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira or FAB) fired the Meteor air-to-air missile for the first time, validating the integration of the missile on the most advanced variant of the Gripen aircraft. Incidentally, the test coincides with escalating tensions in South America. An FAB Gripen-E, officially designated as the F-39E, announced the live firing test of the Meteor BVRAAM (beyond visual range air-to-air...

The 12-day Iran-Israel War was a rude awakening not only for Tehran but for Tel Aviv as well, as many Iranian missiles were able to penetrate Israel’s much vaunted multilayered air defense systems and hit densely populated cities as well as high-value military targets. When Israel launched ‘Operation Rising Lion’ against Iran in June 2025, Iran retaliated with multiple volleys of missiles and drones over the next few days. During the 12-day conflict, Iran launched nearly...

Test flights for Taiwan’s long-awaited F-16V fighter jets are set to commence this month, marking a key milestone in the island’s efforts to modernize its air force, according to Taiwanese Air Force Chief of Staff Lee Ching-jan. Speaking before parliament on December 1, 2025, Lee announced that the trials would occur “earlier” than previously anticipated, with 54 of the 66 aircraft now entering the assembly line, up from 50 in October. This reflects intensified...