Journalist Rafiq Bhat is a young journalist from Budgam, Kashmir, with a strong understanding of international affairs, particularly developments concerning Iran and the wider Middle East. He has a keen interest in global geopolitics, regional conflicts, diplomacy, and international relations, bringing a focused perspective to his journalistic work.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have developed a molten-salt process that converts polyethylene plastic waste into gasoline- and diesel-like hydrocarbons at temperatures below 170°C.
By Rafiq Bhat · 2 min read
Former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has urged the government and police to intervene over a meditation retreat advertised in Gurez Valley for September 24–27.
By Rafiq Bhat · 1 min read
Do You Know Kashmir Has Its Own 24×7 TV News Channel? The Story of ANN News
By Rafiq Bhat · 5 min read
Ageing doctors, growing healthcare demand and unequal distribution of medical professionals are putting health systems under increasing pressure.
By Rafiq Bhat · 9 min read
Two sailors remain missing after the Panama-flagged ELGAIA caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz, with Oman, Iran and the United States offering differing accounts of what happened.
By Rafiq Bhat · 2 min read
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah as Saudi Arabia faces heightened security concerns, while Iran denied involvement in an attack on the kingdom’s East-West oil pipeline.
By Rafiq Bhat · 5 min read
As children spend more time online, parents and policymakers are confronting the growing risks of excessive screen use, social media and digital dependency.
By Rafiq Bhat · 4 min read
From understanding customers to managing money, building trust and learning from failure, successful entrepreneurs show that lasting businesses are rarely built on one brilliant idea alone.
By Rafiq Bhat · 8 min read
Europe is entering a more dangerous era of military competition with Russia, raising fears that a regional incident, cyberattack or military miscalculation could trigger a wider NATO-Russia confrontation.
By Rafiq Bhat · 8 min read
UAE Debt Market Hits $320bn as Dollar Issuance Rises 40%: Fitch
By Rafiq Bhat · 5 min read
From a small newsroom in Srinagar to more than 4,200 copies per edition, Aalimi Nation is building a growing readership across India while taking its journalism online — with a commitment to credible reporting, thoughtful analysis and a global perspective.
By Rafiq Bhat · 5 min read
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles will increase prices of its cars and SUVs by up to ₹25,000 from September 1, marking the company’s third price revision of 2026 as rising input costs and inflationary pressures continue to weigh on the automobile sector.
By Rafiq Bhat · 4 min read
Iran has reportedly assessed potential strikes on U.S. military assets in southeastern Europe and possible disruption of undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz if Washington escalates the conflict.
By Rafiq Bhat · 5 min read
