Global Tensions Escalate in Middle East and East Asia; Trump Visits UK Amidst Key International Engagements
September 17, 2025
The past 24 hours have seen a significant escalation of geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East where Israeli forces have launched a ground invasion of Gaza City, leading to widespread condemnation and accusations of genocide by a UN commission. Concurrently, the US, South Korea, and Japan conducted joint military exercises in response to North Korea's nuclear threats. Donald Trump is undertaking an "unprecedented second UK state visit" to discuss critical international matters. India has been active on the global stage, hosting an international meeting and participating in trilateral discussions, while also making strides in domestic policy with the launch of a Geothermal Energy Policy and Supreme Court rulings on mental health and Waqf Act.