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Trump-Xi summit: Iran war, trade, Taiwan and AI on the agenda, why China has the upper hand
May 14, 2026 9:13 am
While it is unclear where the West Asia conflict will go from here, even as an uneasy ceasefire continues to hold, China will likely play a crucial role in helping bring Iran back to the negotiating table in any constructive form
A hantavirus patient, a remote island: How doctors were 'air-dropped' to treat him
May 14, 2026 9:29 am
The use of tandem jumps, mid-air refuelling and wind navigation in a humanitarian mission is highly unusual. Here’s why they were needed for the suspected hantavirus patient on Tristan da Cunha.
Could UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer be forced out after local election losses?
May 11, 2026 6:34 pm
Calls for his resignation, which grew last month following new revelations about the hiring of Peter Mandelson as U.S. ambassador, still mostly come from the fringes of the Labour Party and opposition political parties. Here is what to know
China This Week | China reveals Op Sindoor help to Pakistan, Trump-Xi meeting, and death to 'corruption'
May 11, 2026 9:13 am
Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This edition covers China’s role in the India-Pakistan conflict, the limited expectations from the Trump-Xi summit and the latest in China’s anti-corruption purge.
Sir David Attenborough at 100: Why iconic conservationist’s legacy lies beyond his documentaries
May 09, 2026 9:13 am
The British broadcaster's impact cannot be categorised as simply entertaining or informative, and must be understood through the ideas that characterised his work. While his impact has been far-reaching, his work has faced criticism for not addressing the role of indigenous people in conservation
Trump pauses Project Freedom: What this means for US-GCC alliance, Strait of Hormuz
May 09, 2026 9:31 am
The Gulf backlash to the escort mission, however, reflects the larger churn in the region that has only deepened with every week of the war, started by the US and Israel on February 28. We explain
As the US signals troop reduction, why is the European Union's defence so broken? The answer lies within
May 07, 2026 9:38 am
The difficulty lies in the EU's very structure, designed to suppress centralised power- especially military power. Here is a look at its structural contradictions that have complicated its task of implementing a unified defence framework.
PM Modi condemns Fujairah attack that injured 3 Indians: Why the UAE is a target again
May 06, 2026 9:08 am
The attacks came hours after the US announced Project Freedom this week in a bid to free ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz and force Iran to lift its blockade. Here is what to know.
China This Week | Why a tiny African nation matters to China on Taiwan, Meta-Manus deal and Pakistan’s submarine
May 04, 2026 9:42 am
Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This edition covers the one African nation that continues to support Taiwan diplomatically, tech-related controversies, and a milestone in China-Pakistan defence ties.
Trump reduces US troops in Germany: Why were they there and what can Europe do?
May 04, 2026 9:42 am
The US has stationed tens of thousands of troops across its European bases, using them as logistics and launch sites for its wars. Reducing their presence could push Europe away from NATO and towards its own security pact.
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