Kartikeya Bhattacharyya

Kartikeya Bhattacharyya is a Delhi-based journalist currently working as a Sub Editor at The Indian Express. He covers stories exploring the intersection of culture and politics. Before joining The Indian Express, he was a bulletin producer for NDTV's prime-time news shows. Instagram: @kartik.bhattacharyya

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Wed, Aug 05, 2026

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The wars that followed Yugoslavia’s breakup in the 1990s not only shaped its successor republics but also left a lasting impact on countries across Europe and beyond.

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UFC Freedom 250 at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (AP)

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Red, white and black & blue: Why Trump has brought UFC cagefighting to the White HouseSubscriber Only

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The unprecedented MMA event, scheduled for Flag Day and the US President’s 80th birthday, marks the pinnacle of Trump’s decades-long association with the sport and comes as he seeks a patriotic boost amid declining approval ratings.

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