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What the new $1 million ‘Trump Gold Card’ visa programme entails
December 11, 2025 17:37 IST
Trump first announced the scheme in February, and in April, he showed a sample gold-coloured card bearing his visage to reporters on board Air Force One. Here is what to know.
China’s $1 trillion trade surplus as much ‘sign of imbalance as it is of strength’: an expert explains
December 11, 2025 17:41 IST
China trade imbalance 2025: What does the milestone mean for global trade, and is the data all good news for China? Lizzi C. Lee, a Fellow at the Center for China Analysis, Asia Society Policy Institute, Washington DC, explains.
Why Hegseth’s travel funds could be cut over Venezuela boat strike row: Was the US attack illegal?
December 11, 2025 11:00 IST
Did the US military go for an illegal 'second tap' on the boat? Are the strikes on the Venezuelan boats legal at all? Here are the legal questions at play, explained.
What is the ‘Yellow Line’ that may define new Gaza border?
December 9, 2025 18:53 IST
In adhering to the Yellow Line, Israel will continue to control more than half of Gaza, including most agricultural land and the border crossing with Egypt. It would jeopardise the already-challenging second phase of US President Donald Trump's 20-point ceasefire plan
Thailand launches strikes into Cambodia: What is the conflict, and the temple at its midstSubscriber Only
December 9, 2025 11:31 IST
Thailand Cambodia conflict, Preah vihear temple dispute: The latest attack has reignited the deadly conflict along the border, in which at least 48 people were killed, and thousands were temporarily displaced on both sides of the border in July. Here is what to know.
China This Week | Macron in China, Hong Kong votes, and recalling Nanjing Massacre
December 7, 2025 20:43 IST
Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. In this edition, we recap the French President’s visit, the low turnout for Hong Kong elections, and continued Japan-China troubles.
Why Netflix is buying Warner Brothers — and how the deal can change Hollywood
December 6, 2025 17:35 IST
The agreement has raised several concerns as well. For instance, Cinema United, the American trade association for theatre owners, has called the deal 'an unprecedented threat to the global exhibition business'
As Trump targets Somalis, a brief history of their migration to the US
December 6, 2025 18:01 IST
The crude language came Tuesday, amid reports that an immigration enforcement operation could begin in the state of Minnesota, primarily focusing on Somalis living unlawfully in the United States.
National security concerns & Trump’s immigration crackdown
December 6, 2025 13:39 IST
Citing national security concerns, the Trump administration in June banned travel to the US by citizens of 12 of these countries and restricted access for those from the seven others.
Putin’s visit: The long arc of India’s ties with Russia, the road aheadSubscriber Only
December 4, 2025 17:43 IST
Putin in India Today Explained: To counter Beijing’s belligerence, Delhi needs both the West and Russia on its side. Putin's upcoming visit is both an opportunity and a delicate balancing act.
Trump hints at ending all migration from ‘Third World countries’ to US: All you need to know
December 4, 2025 15:19 IST
In a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump had said that he “will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries”. Now, all immigration applications from 19 ‘high-risk’ countries have been paused
Prada completes acquisition of Versace: What does it mean for the two Italian brands?
December 3, 2025 17:38 IST
The development came after Prada signed an agreement to buy Versace from the United States-based Capri Holdings for about 1.3 billion euros ($1.51 billion) in April this year. While the merger of fashion houses is not new, this one stands out due to the different cultural aesthetics, histories and philosophies each represents
Why are immigrants being arrested during green card interviews & what does this mean for Indian applicants?
December 2, 2025 18:10 IST
The sudden escalation has prompted widespread anxiety among immigrant communities, especially Indians who also rely on marriage-based adjustment for long-term residency
What would the United States’ HIRE Act mean for Indian workers if Congress passes it?
December 1, 2025 18:56 IST
The main goal of the HIRE Act is to strengthen America’s long-term economic and technological competitiveness by doubling the number of H-1B visas available each year
Trump can’t close Venezuela airspace ‘in its entirety’, but what can he actually do? Explained
December 2, 2025 18:09 IST
Here is what 'closing airspace' means in international aviation law, what the US can and cannot do to Venezuela, and how India could be impacted.
Why Netanyahu wants presidential pardon for graft charges he denied, and what happens now
December 1, 2025 10:02 IST
Netanyahu Corruption Trial Update: Netanyahu's request is unprecedented. Legal experts in his country have pointed out that if the pardon is granted while a trial is still underway, and Netanyahu continues with business as usual, it would effectively put him above the law.
China This Week | Roots of Japan-China tensions and row over Arunachal Pradesh woman’s detention
November 30, 2025 18:47 IST
Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. In recent days, China continued reacting to Japan’s comments on Taiwan and made claims over Arunachal Pradesh, following an Indian-origin woman’s detention at the Shanghai airport.
Italy becomes latest nation to legally recognise ‘femicide’: What it means
November 28, 2025 18:38 IST
Italy joins a handful of nations that specifically criminalise femicide. What led to the gender-specific law, and why do the vast majority of countries still lack such laws? We explain.
Explained: Amid deadly Hong Kong fire incident, the role of bamboo scaffoldingSubscriber Only
November 28, 2025 12:29 IST
Hong Kong Tai Po Apartment Fire: Bamboo scaffolding helped build Hong Kong's skyline. Why is bamboo preferred for construction activity in the city, and why have some called for a switch to metal over the years?
Why UK is considering abolishing jury trials – a system India has long since abandonedSubscriber Only
November 26, 2025 17:45 IST
UK plans to scrap jury trials for ‘mid-range’ offences – crimes such as theft, burglary, fraud and assault. Here’s why there’s opposition to it.
Canada’s new citizenship-by-descent law: Recognition of ‘Lost Canadians’, impact on IndiansSubscriber Only
November 25, 2025 18:12 IST
Canada new citizenship rules, Canada Bill C-3 reform: With the passage of Bill C-3, Ottawa has moved to correct long-standing gaps that left thousands of people, often called 'Lost Canadians', unable to inherit citizenship because of where they or their parents were born. Here is what to know about the new law
How the climate summit COP30 in Brazil shone the spotlight on ‘mutirão’Subscriber Only
November 25, 2025 15:38 IST
The Brazilian presidency of COP30 has described mutirão as a 'continuous method of mobilization that begins before, extends through, and continues beyond COP30.'
Africa, climate, debt sustainability, UNSC reform: 10 key takeaways from the G20 leaders’ declarationSubscriber Only
November 24, 2025 18:27 IST
The declaration was made without any input from the US, which effectively boycotted the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa
Explained: Once ‘chainsaw of bureaucracy’, DOGE shut down months before mandate set to endSubscriber Only
November 24, 2025 17:21 IST
Named after the eponymous memecoin featuring a Shiba Inu dog, DOGE was launched last November with much fanfare in a bid to slash the government’s size and wasteful public spending. However, critics have maintained that its actual impact was minimal. Here is everything to know
Explained: How Marjorie Taylor Greene has received a rough education in MAGA PoliticsSubscriber Only
November 23, 2025 15:11 IST
Marjorie Taylor Greene insisted that her decision had everything to do with her disillusionment with the current sorry state of politics and was not a politically calculated “4-D chess game” on her part. Here's what led her here.
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