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‘Farmer killings’, ‘human rights abuses’: Why Trump pulled out of South Africa G20 summit
November 9, 2025 07:29 IST
US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that no US government official would attend the upcoming G20 Summit in Africa later this month over purported 'human rights abuses.' Here is what to know
China gets new aircraft carrier ‘Fujian’: 3 things you need to know
November 9, 2025 11:07 IST
Fujian, China’s most advanced aircraft carrier yet, will significantly bolster Beijing’s blue water capabilities
How Trump’s ‘G-2’ framing for US-China relations could impact alliesSubscriber Only
November 8, 2025 10:23 IST
While foreign policy analysts have come to expect the unexpected from Trump, this was unusual even within that context. It was, after all, a US President acknowledging China’s great power status, treating it as somewhat equal to the US in the global power hierarchy.
Expert Explains | Crisis in Sudan: Current trigger, old faultlines, and the human cost
November 7, 2025 12:24 IST
Two years into the conflict in Sudan, over 150,000 people are reportedly dead. Only a few years earlier, the country was at the threshold of democratic change. What derailed its path towards peace?
Explained Interview | ‘Mamdani’s policies are a Band-Aid on deeper issues in US… I don’t see dramatic transformation for India on the lines of China or Korea’
November 7, 2025 08:31 IST
James A Robinson, the Nobel Memorial Prize winner in Economic Sciences in 2024, spoke about why Mamdani’s policy prescriptions may not help tackle current problems in the US, such as income inequality.
Democrats win crucial races: 5 key takeawaysSubscriber Only
November 7, 2025 07:03 IST
On the first election day in Trump’s second term, Democrats across the ideological spectrum won major victories, breathing life into the party.
Meet Rob Jetten, who is likely to become the youngest PM of the Netherlands
November 5, 2025 18:06 IST
In 2017, he was elected as an MP and became D66’s spokesperson for climate, energy and gas, railways, democratic renewal and economic affairs. That’s why it did not come as a surprise when Jetten was appointed as Minister for Climate and Energy Policy in 2022
Zohran Mamdani’s win: What it means for Democrats, Republicans, and Indians in New York
November 6, 2025 13:43 IST
New York mayor 2025, Zohran mamdani win: While Zohran Mamdani has won many admirers, comparing him to Barack Obama is premature. How much of a challenge is his victory to Trumpism? We explain, in five points
NYC mayor election 2025: Now that Zohran Mamdani is the mayor, what are his duties, challenges?
November 5, 2025 14:42 IST
NYC mayor election 2025, Zohran Mamdani New York mayor: The New York mayor enjoys tremendous powers, supervising a staff of over 300,000 people, a budget exceeding $120 billion, and a GDP of $1.3 trillion. Here's what Zohran Mamdani will now be in charge of.
What Democrats can learn from the Mamdani & Spanberger campaigns
November 4, 2025 15:09 IST
Progressive Zohran Mamdani and centrist Abigail Spanberger are being portrayed as embodying dichotomous visions of the future of the Democratic Party. Such a framing is reductive, and misses crucial similarities in their campaigns
Trump threatens to go ‘guns-a-blazing’ into Nigeria: What is happening in the country, what US has done
November 3, 2025 14:34 IST
Trump Nigeria Threat: What is the decades-old conflict in Nigeria about, and why is Trump suddenly talking about going there to 'wipe out Islamic terrorists'? We explain.
China This Week | Why China seems to have the upper hand after the Trump-Xi meeting
November 2, 2025 18:27 IST
Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, we look at the highly anticipated Donald Trump-Xi Jinping meeting in South Korea, and what it says about the state of the US-China relationship.
Burevestnik missile: How Russia’s new nuclear powered weapon can change the arms race
November 2, 2025 15:41 IST
Putin first announced the Burevestnik in March 2018, describing it as a nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed cruise missile with 'unlimited range and unpredictable trajectory'
Explained Interview | ASEAN summit concludes: What the group means for India
October 30, 2025 14:13 IST
47th ASEAN Summit 2025 Malaysia: What is ASEAN, and why is it relevant for India? Where do its members stand on the US-China trade dispute? Ashok Sajjanhar, who has served as India's ambassador to several countries and negotiated for the India-EU India-ASEAN trade deals, explains.
3 takeaways from Xi-Trump meeting: Some optics, some substance, and a message to the worldSubscriber Only
October 31, 2025 13:04 IST
Trump-Xi Meeting, US China Tariffs: Trump said that on a scale of “Zero, to 10, with 10 being the best, I’d say the meeting was a 12”. What transpired, however, also highlighted some gaps, and messaging for countries like India.
Food stamps to stop from November 1: What to know about US aid programme for poor Americans
October 28, 2025 19:34 IST
SNAP is the largest food assistance programme in the US in which the recipients are given reloadable debit cards, which they may use to purchase essential groceries from supermarkets and e-commerce platforms like Amazon Grocery
China This Week | Framework on US-China trade, next five-year plan and GDP numbers
October 27, 2025 17:33 IST
Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, we discuss a trade meeting before the Trump-Xi talks, China’s governance and economic priorities, and new GDP data.
All about Russia’s ‘unique’ nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile
October 27, 2025 16:08 IST
The Burevestnik, which is also called the SSC-X-9 Skyfall, is named for the storm petrel, a bird that some believe foreshadows a storm. The weapon has been in the works for many years, and analysts say its successful test does not come as a surprise.
Asia’s youngest nation joins ASEAN: 3 things to know about East Timor
October 26, 2025 17:42 IST
East Timor ASEAN New Member: Also known as Timor-Leste, the nation has a recent history of colonisation by Portugal and Indonesia, with some US assistance. Where does it stand today, and why has it joined ASEAN now?
Can the ASEAN summit in Malaysia deliver regional peace?Subscriber Only
October 26, 2025 13:34 IST
Malaysia hosts the ASEAN summit this weekend, with regional leaders set to discuss peace efforts in Myanmar and a potential accord between Thailand and Cambodia
How US government shutdown could impact the return of bird flu infectionsSubscriber Only
October 25, 2025 08:00 IST
Since early 2022, bird flu has affected more than 180 million farmed birds and killed countless wild ones. But it has also infected dozens of new species, suggesting that it has changed significantly over time.
Corruption to factions: Reasons behind the unprecedented purges of China’s officialsSubscriber Only
October 24, 2025 11:00 IST
This is the latest in a series of removals of Chinese officials that have become a hallmark of the Xi Jinping era, since he became the leader of the Communist Party in 2012. Here is what they indicate about the country's politics.
Can US sanctions on 2 Russian oil cos hurt Moscow?Subscriber Only
October 23, 2025 16:59 IST
The Trump administration has sanctioned two of the biggest oil companies in Russia, in what is being seen as a major change in Western policy around Russian oil
Explained Interview | How China’s latest GDP data show economy’s resilience, alongside deeper concernsSubscriber Only
October 24, 2025 06:29 IST
The latest data point to an economy that’s steadying but not yet strong. An analyst of the Chinese economy explains that beyond the tariff factor, policymakers must address several issues to restore confidence among private firms.
Why Louvre’s rich history is a problem for its securitySubscriber Only
October 22, 2025 17:36 IST
Louvre started as a medieval military fortress, then became a palace. It took a revolution to turn it into a museum. And it is this convoluted history and identity that make the Louvre a structure that is so difficult to monitor, oversee and protect. Here's why
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