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Anagha Jayakumar
Anagha is a Subeditor at the Explained desk of The Indian Express. They graduated from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai in 2024, after a prolonged academic stint in the areas of Economics and Management. You can contact them on LinkedIn or follow Anagha on X @inanaghaswords
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October 21, 2025 19:37 IST
The United States and Australia have committed at least $1 billion towards an $8.5 billion pipeline of projects over the next six months in mining and processing projects, as well as setting a minimum price floor for critical minerals
Tue, Oct 21, 2025
Trump’s 100% tariffs on China: How Chinese rare earth export curbs may ignite next trade war
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China on Trump Tariffs Explained: The move follows the sweeping export controls on rare earths and associated technologies announced by China earlier this week. Here is everything to know.
Sun, Oct 12, 2025
Lecornu reappointed as French Prime Minister: 3 things to know about French crisis
October 11, 2025 13:01 IST
In a social media post, Lecornu announced that he had accepted the responsibility 'out of duty' and promised to 'put an end to this political crisis that exasperates the French people and to this instability that is harmful to France's image and its interests'
Sat, Oct 11, 2025
The dealmaker’s dealmaker: Who is Steve Witkoff, Trump’s troubleshooting special envoy?Subscriber Only
October 08, 2025 14:36 IST
Over the past nine months, Witkoff has been the face of Trump’s outreach in the Middle East and elsewhere, approaching complex geopolitical negotiations with the savvy of a real estate broker seeking to conclude deals
Wed, Oct 08, 2025
Why Sebastien Lecornu resigned less than a month after becoming French PMSubscriber Only
October 06, 2025 14:51 IST
Macron government crisis, Sebastien Lecornu resignation: Lecornu, who was sworn in on September 9, is now the shortest-serving Prime Minister since 1958. He was also the fifth Prime Minister in two years under Macron, whose second term in office has been marred by political instability
Mon, Oct 06, 2025
Why Trump’s executive order assuring US support to Qatar is significantSubscriber Only
October 03, 2025 07:20 IST
The US president signed the order on Monday, three weeks after Israel launched surprise airstrikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar
Thu, Oct 02, 2025
What happens when the US government shuts down, and why this time may be differentSubscriber Only
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US Government Shutdown 2025: The present shutdown may prove have a different impact from those in the past, thanks to the Trump administrations repeated threats of dismissing federal employees instead of merely furloughing them. Here is everything to know
Thu, Oct 02, 2025
Why Denmark PM apologised for decades-long sterilisation campaign against Greenlandic womenSubscriber Only
September 25, 2025 18:05 IST
Her public apology in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, comes two weeks after the Danish government concluded a two-year investigation and released an explosive report detailing the extent of the scandal.
Thu, Sep 25, 2025
Explained: US Supreme Court to review Humphrey’s Executor limiting President’s powersSubscriber Only
September 24, 2025 06:22 IST
The conservative majority court said it would review the 90-year-old ruling that limits the president’s ability to fire federal officials. Here is what to know.
Wed, Sep 24, 2025
What is the contentious 2 per cent ‘Zucman Tax’, which targets France’s billionaires?Subscriber Only
September 23, 2025 14:27 IST
Zucman has long proposed a 2% wealth tax targeted at the richest group, and maintained that billionaires should be taxed a minimum of 2% of their net worth, not just their annual income.
Tue, Sep 23, 2025
Bank of England places stablecoin transaction limits: What are stablecoins, their risks?Subscriber Only
September 15, 2025 19:22 IST
What are stablecoins, and how are they different from other cryptocurrencies? What risks have regulators flagged regarding stablecoins?
Mon, Sep 15, 2025
Nepal PM selected via Discord: How the gaming chat app empowered its Gen Z protestorsSubscriber Only
September 13, 2025 19:03 IST
The manner of Karki’s appointment has generated curiosity, with protesters flocking to the messaging app Discord to cast an informal vote in her favour. Here is what to know about the platform dubbed “Slack for Gamers” and how the vote unfolded.
Sun, Sep 21, 2025
Trump’s rage & grief: Why Charlie Kirk mattered to MAGASubscriber Only
September 12, 2025 06:17 IST
Kirk had never held office; he was not even an official staffer in Trump’s campaign. His killing will be one of roughly 20,000 gun homicides that take place in the US this year.
Fri, Sep 12, 2025
Meet Sebastien Lecornu, France’s 5th PM in under two years, greeted on first day with ‘Block Everything’ protestsSubscriber Only
September 10, 2025 15:09 IST
France political crisis, France violence news: Lecornu's appointment comes a day after François Bayrou was removed in a confidence vote in parliament. He assumes the post in the backdrop of the countrywide 'Block Everything' demonstrations, protesting political stagnancy and planned budget cuts
Wed, Sep 10, 2025
Lachlan Murdoch named heir to media empire: How the battle for Rupert’s successor endedSubscriber Only
September 09, 2025 15:47 IST
The deal ensures that his oldest siblings, James, Elisabeth and Prudence, get $1.1 billion each for their shares in the business, while preserving the conservative bent of the media conglomerate
Tue, Sep 09, 2025
Why Australia fined a Kerala actress Rs 1 lakh for carrying jasmine into the countrySubscriber Only
September 09, 2025 14:00 IST
The act, which the actor later described as an 'unintentional' mistake, violated Australian biosecurity and trade laws. Australia justifies its comprehensive biosecurity policy given its status as an island nation that is vulnerable to disease outbreaks or infestations resulting from exotic pests and weeds.
Tue, Sep 09, 2025
US immigration agency ICE gets access to spyware ‘graphite’: What is it?Subscriber Only
September 04, 2025 07:23 IST
The move will give the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) access to the company’s powerful hacking software — known as Graphite — which can hack mobile phones and encrypted messaging applications.
Thu, Sep 04, 2025
Explained: The case against ex-Brazil president Bolsonaro, the powers of its Supreme CourtSubscriber Only
September 03, 2025 14:11 IST
The former Brazil president has been accused of instigating a coup following his loss in the 2022 election to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. What are the charges against him, and how does the case highlight the evolution of Brazil's Supreme Court?
Wed, Sep 03, 2025
Behind the anti-immigration March for Australia protests, why they singled out IndiansSubscriber Only
September 02, 2025 14:54 IST
Australia immigration crisis 2025, Anti-immigration rally Australia: Promotional flyers at the event claimed mass migration was tearing at community bonds, singling out the Indian expat community. What does the data say?
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
US court holds IEEPA tariffs illegal: Understanding Trump’s use of emergency powersSubscriber Only
August 30, 2025 19:22 IST
Thus far, Trump has invoked the emergency authority to bypass Congress and impose tariffs immediately, without seeking public comments or information, and using the country’s trade deficit as a justification.
Sat, Aug 30, 2025
Why China, world’s largest importer of Russian oil, does not face 50% US tariffsSubscriber Only
August 28, 2025 17:19 IST
US tariffs on India, China Russian oil imports: China imported a whopping 109 million tonnes of Russian oil last year, while India imported 88 million tonnes of Russian oil during this period. Why has Trump now spared China in his current tariff onslaught?
Thu, Aug 28, 2025
Greenland ‘covert influence ops’ linked to Trump: Why Denmark summoned US ambassadorSubscriber Only
August 27, 2025 18:58 IST
Denmark's public broadcaster, the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR), published a report on Wednesday alleging that the Trump administration had led an effort to bolster a secessionist movement in Greenland, an autonomous province of Denmark.
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
Explained: Trump’s additional 25% tariff on India brings tariffs on India to 50%, highest tariffs worldwideSubscriber Only
August 06, 2025 20:42 IST
In July, Trump announced 25% tariffs on Indian imports. He threatened additional tariffs this week for 'buying massive amounts of Russian Oil'
Wed, Aug 06, 2025
Can’t we say ‘good genes’ anymore? The backlash to the Sydney Sweeney jeans ad explainedSubscriber Only
August 05, 2025 17:29 IST
The phrase 'good genes' is used today often to compliment someone’s physical attributes. However, it has a complicated history with direct ties to eugenics and white supremacist propaganda.
Wed, Aug 06, 2025
Understanding the Trump administration’s policy on third-country deportationsSubscriber Only
August 05, 2025 13:30 IST
Immigration was Trump’s key campaign plank, and he started his crackdown immediately after he entered the White House in January. The practice of third-country deportations is seemingly the result of countries refusing to accept their own citizens.
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