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Israel, Hamas agree to 1st phase of Gaza peace plan: Trump on brink of major diplomatic accomplishment

October 9, 2025 16:05 IST

Israel Gaza peace plan, Israel Hamas ceasefire: Much could go wrong in coming days, and in the Middle East it often does. The “peace” deal Trump heralded on Truth Social on Wednesday evening may look more like another temporary pause in a war that started with Israel’s founding in 1948

Jonathan Rinderknecht (left) allegedly started the blaze that would eventually spread to more than 23,000 acres and destroy more than 6,000 homes in Los Angeles. (AP)

How ChatGPT content was used to build a case against the Palisades fire accused

October 9, 2025 14:28 IST

The Palisades fire burnt more than 23,000 acres, destroyed almost 7,000 structures, and killed 12 people this January. It was allegedly set off by a certain Jonathan Rinderknecht

The dealmaker’s dealmaker: Who is Steve Witkoff, Trump’s troubleshooting special envoy?

October 8, 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

Why Sebastien Lecornu resigned less than a month after becoming French PM

October 6, 2025 16:48 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

A child runs with Chinese national flags outside the Forbidden City during the National Day holidays in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025.

China This Week | Attracting STEM talent to China, and reading new PMI data

October 6, 2025 07:00 IST

Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, we note how Beijing marked China’s National Day, and look at a new visa category and more data on the Chinese economy.

Japan set to get new PM: How China views Sanae Takaichi, why that matters

October 5, 2025 19:12 IST

The two major players in India's neighbourhood, China and Japan, are set for recalibrated engagement under a new PM. An expert explains what is worth watching out for.

What the International Stabilization Force for Gaza, proposed by Trump, envisagesSubscriber Only

October 7, 2025 06:53 IST

While both Israel and Hamas announced their acceptances of the ceasefire and its associated obligations, concerns remain over larger peace plan for Gaza and the long-term fate of Hamas in Palestine

Ultranationalist Abe protégé set to be Japan’s first woman PM: All about Sanae Takaichi

October 4, 2025 16:00 IST

Takaichi emerged victorious in an internal vote of the ruling LDP on Saturday; she is likely to be elected Prime Minister later this month

Several dead in PoK unrest: The protesters’ demands, how Pakistan govt responded

October 3, 2025 16:34 IST

PoK unrest, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir protests: While Pakistan often blames any unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on India, the current round of protests go back at least two years. We explain.

US executive order security guarantee for Qatar

Why Trump’s executive order assuring US support to Qatar is significant

October 3, 2025 07:20 IST

The US president signed the order on Monday, three weeks after Israel launched surprise airstrikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar

Why EU wants to build ‘drone wall’, how that’s easier said than done

October 1, 2025 18:41 IST

The European Union is discussing plans to build a ‘drone wall’ on its eastern flank. But protecting a vast border from attacks by unmanned aircraft poses a number of challenges, most importantly, with funding

How will the US government shutdown impact immigrants and visa holders?Subscriber Only

October 3, 2025 04:47 IST

US government shutdown impact, US consulate visa fees: For immigrants, visa holders, and international students, the central question is: how does this political fight affect their lives in the US?

What happens when the US government shuts down, and why this time may be differentSubscriber Only

October 2, 2025 08:33 IST

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

Crowds perform for Chinese President Xi Jinping at the airport of Xinjiang’s Urumqi city.

As Xi Jinping visits China’s Xinjiang, recalling the restive region’s modern history

October 1, 2025 11:54 IST

Xinjiang often makes headlines over reports of human rights violations of its minority Muslim Uyghur community, while Beijing rejects these allegations vociferously. The region has a complex history and is important to China for a variety of reasons.

Gaza peace plan: Trump the businessman’s big imprint; for India, reasons for relief, cautionSubscriber Only

October 2, 2025 05:25 IST

Trump Israel Palestine plan: What is the new Gaza peace plan? Why is Tony Blair being talked about again? With Trump welcoming Pakistan's role, what should New Delhi watch out for?

Trump and Netanyahu at the White House: 20 point peace plan for Gaza

Why Donald Trump’s new Gaza ‘peace plan’ is different from his earlier interventions, and the challenges ahead

September 30, 2025 13:10 IST

Trump Israel Palestine plan: For the first time, Trump's peace plan lays out in some detail the future of a post war Gaza, and lists out a ‘board of peace’ to oversee the implementation, headed by Trump himself.

Ameri-coup in Venezuela? Why Caracas fears regime change

September 29, 2025 17:54 IST

There has been a large buildup of American naval vessels in the Caribbean. The White House says this is meant to combat ‘narco-terrorism’. But a cursory look at history and Donald Trump’s own actions indicate that the actual motive might be something else altogether

New sanctions on Iran: What, why, likely impact

September 29, 2025 07:20 IST

On Saturday, the United Nations Security Council reimposed harsh sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, after the failure of a diplomatic marathon on the sidelines of the General Assembly this past week. What is the likely fallout?

US Representative Adam Smith, center left, and Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng, center right, attend a meeting at the Shanghai's municipal government in Shanghai, China, Thursday, Sept.25, 2025. (

China This Week | US delegation in China after years and new climate commitments

September 28, 2025 12:58 IST

Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. Apart from high-level engagements with the US, a key emissions reduction announcement was made, coming at a time when Typhoon Ragasa hit parts of China.

Netanyahu’s speech at the UN: A look at previous walkouts against world leaders

September 27, 2025 17:54 IST

In his speech, Netanyahu vowed to “finish the job” of eliminating Hamas in Gaza and slammed other nations for recognising Palestinian statehood

After 6 years, Erdogan back at White House: What happened, why it matters

September 26, 2025 18:23 IST

Erdogan White House visit, US Turkey relations 2025: Why did Turkey-US ties sour somewhat, why are they now on the upswing, and why does all of this matter? We explain.

An anti-corruption protester kicks the shield of a policeman during clashes in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.

Corruption, ‘nepo babies’: How the Philippines’ protests echo Nepal agitation, where they diverge

September 26, 2025 13:30 IST

Just like Nepal, children of government officials have been targeted over their lavish lifestyles in the Philippines. For instance, one inquiry found that some officials travelled on private jets.

Denmark PM apologising for forced sterilisation campaign against Greenland women

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.

Explained Interview : ‘Trump sees China as economic rival, not in geopolitical sense…in this vision, India no longer enjoys priority’Subscriber Only

September 25, 2025 13:14 IST

Ashley J Tellis, former senior adviser to the US ambassador to India, speaks to Ritika Chopra on how New Delhi can navigate the new realities under Trump. Edited excerpts

Why the K visa could be China’s answer to Donald Trump’s war on H-1BSubscriber Only

September 25, 2025 07:21 IST

This new visa category is specifically aimed at foreign science and technology talents who meet certain conditions and requirements.

The incident occurred during mentioning hours on October 6, when the CJI was sitting with Justice Chandran.

‘Shocked, but it’s a forgotten chapter’: CJI Gavai on shoe-attack in Supreme Court

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CJI B R Gavai expressed shock over a shoe-throwing incident during a hearing in the Supreme Court, calling it a "forgotten chapter". Despite the offender being let go, Justice Bhuyan and the Bar Council of India condemned the act. However, the CJI remained unfazed and instructed the lawyer to continue with the case.

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