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Why are Afghan refugees being displaced from Iran?Subscriber Only
July 21, 2025 16:59 IST
According to UNHCR, over 1.57 million Afghans have returned from Iran since the beginning of 2025, with 60% of the total being deportations. Who are they, and why is this happening?
Trump and Epstein’s 15-year bond: Parties, jets and womenSubscriber Only
July 20, 2025 16:48 IST
Trump and Epstein largely went separate ways after 2004, taking drastically different paths — one toward jail and suicide, the other toward further celebrity and the White House. Why did they fall out, and what was their relationship before that?
China This Week | Xi-Jaishankar meeting, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang in Beijing, and GDP dataSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 21:27 IST
Every Friday, we recap highlights of the news from China. Some high-profile visits to China happened this week, and important data was released.
Why has Russia formally recognised Afghanistan’s Taliban government?Subscriber Only
July 18, 2025 17:25 IST
It remains to be seen if countries like China and Pakistan follow Russia’s lead. Moscow has historically had deep strategic stakes in Afghanistan, and its decision is rooted in the current geopolitical context in Asia and the world.
‘To protect the Druze’: Why Israel bombed SyriaSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 07:40 IST
Who are the Druze? Why does Israel want to ‘protect’ them? What happens next?
What explains Donald Trump’s Russia u-turn?Subscriber Only
July 18, 2025 12:28 IST
From praising Putin, berating Zelenskyy, and knocking NATO, Donald Trump has gone on to express disappointment with Russia’s President and approving arms for Ukraine. What to make of this change?
How 2022 UK govt data leak spurred secret resettlement program for Afghan refugeesSubscriber Only
July 17, 2025 20:14 IST
News of the data breach came to light when British Defence Secretary, John Healey, informed the parliament that the gag order banning the discussion had been lifted, and that the Afghanistan Response Route had been closed.
Texas flash floods: What Trump’s job cuts mean for weather forecasting in the USSubscriber Only
July 14, 2025 20:28 IST
In May, the Trump administration proposed a 25% cut to the NOAA's current annual budget of $6.1 billion. This will be implemented in the financial year 2026, which starts in October of this year
Can Trump revoke the citizenship of actress Rosie O’Donnell?Subscriber Only
July 13, 2025 13:18 IST
Trump’s threat is the latest in a series of statements he has made about political adversaries and celebrities who have criticized him. After billionaire Elon Musk and Trump fought publicly over a policy bill, the president suggested he might be interested in deporting Musk.
China This Week | Focus on China-EU summit and Taiwan’s ‘biggest-ever’ military exercisesSubscriber Only
July 11, 2025 21:11 IST
Every Friday, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, we are flagging some hurdles ahead of an EU summit in Beijing, and the anticipation before the release of important economic data.
Why is Trump friends with Brazil’s Bolsonaro? Explaining the US President as a model for the global rightSubscriber Only
July 11, 2025 20:28 IST
Bolsonaro is ideologically aligned with Trump, and he has tried to consciously model himself after the US President. Trump is seen at the centre of a global resurgence of right-wing populism that is identifiable by economic nationalism, social conservatism, nativism, and protectionism.
Why has a world court issued an arrest warrant against the leader of the Taliban?Subscriber Only
July 10, 2025 18:00 IST
According to the ICC, the Taliban have “severely deprived” girls and women of basic human rights like education, privacy, and family life, and the freedoms of movement, expression, thought, conscience, and religion.
5 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza: What is the Netzah Yehuda batallion and the allegations against it?Subscriber Only
July 10, 2025 14:49 IST
The Netzah Yehuda is a battalion of ultra-Orthodox Haredi Jews. In April 2024, an opinion piece by The Haaretz described it as “a kind of an independent militia that doesn’t obey the army’s rules”.
Why is Pope Leo’s visit to Castel Gandolfo significant to the Catholic community?Subscriber Only
July 8, 2025 18:27 IST
Pope Leo’s visit to the hilltop town after 12 years has revived a 400-year-long tradition, followed by popes dating back to Pope Urban VIII in the 17th century. Here is what to know
Why the US Justice Department will not release ‘Epstein Files’Subscriber Only
July 8, 2025 16:46 IST
Epstein was found dead in his jail cell in New York in August 2019, weeks after his arrest on sex trafficking charges. Since then, calls have been made to publicly reveal more details about the allegations against him, including his association with celebrities.
Explained: China’s recent removal of senior military officials, and what these ‘purges’ indicateSubscriber Only
July 7, 2025 20:15 IST
Before the sackings in late June 2025, two Ministers of Defence, a Minister of Foreign Affairs and several other key figures in the Chinese state were removed, with corruption often cited as the reason. How should such actions be understood?
Neither here nor there: what’s wrong with Labour in the UK and Democrats in the US?Subscriber Only
July 7, 2025 17:52 IST
Labour in the UK and Democrats in the US are yet to discover a coherent idiom to capture the concerns of their traditional bases. In trying to gain fence-sitters, they have failed to address the legitimate concerns of a sizable section of citizens. This is at the heart of what ails them today
Trump’s tariff deadline nears: What is the status of ‘90 trade deals in 90 days’Subscriber Only
July 7, 2025 17:20 IST
So far, the US has reached only two preliminary trade deals, with the United Kingdom and Vietnam, which are scant on details and leave much to be worked out. What is happening with other countries? What is the status of India?
Can Elon Musk’s America Party go beyond X to be a political force? Explained, in 3 pointsSubscriber Only
July 7, 2025 13:29 IST
Elon Musk New Political Party Explained: Why exactly does Elon Musk oppose the One Big Beautiful Bill Act? How soon can his America Party take off? We answer, in 3 points.
How Paris fixed Seine’s ‘poop problem’, made river fit for swimmersSubscriber Only
July 6, 2025 15:20 IST
For the first time since 1923, Paris opened River Seine for swimmers on Saturday, after an extensive cleanup operation spurred by the Olympics held in the city last year
China This Week | The Dalai Lama question, Communist Party turns 104, and new PMI dataSubscriber Only
July 4, 2025 21:09 IST
Every Friday, we recap highlights of the news from China. The Dalai Lama’s succession dominated headlines in recent days, with China commenting on India’s role as well.
How Trump’s lawsuit against Paramount could shape media coverage of the US PresidentSubscriber Only
July 4, 2025 12:16 IST
Commentators have pointed out that after this settlement, mainstream media companies may be more hesitant to partner with or amplify ventures against Trump due to legal and reputational risks.
Meet the 13 reincarnations before the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin GyatsoSubscriber Only
July 4, 2025 06:57 IST
The previous 13 Dalai Lamas all took birth either in the year that their predecessor died, or a year later. They were mostly recognised as the Dalai Lama's reincarnation when they were two or three years old.
Why Columbia University will pay $9 million to settle national ranking lawsuitSubscriber Only
July 2, 2025 13:39 IST
The lawsuit stemmed from a 2022 scandal over how Columbia earned a No. 2 spot in the magazine’s annual “Best Colleges” rankings that year. It claimed that Columbia had artificially inflated its ranking by consistently reporting false data, including that 83% of its classes had fewer than 20 students.
How DNA evidence helped capture a killer who went undetected for 58 yearsSubscriber Only
July 1, 2025 18:15 IST
Ryland Headley was charged with the crime following a 2023 review of the case files, which triggered a fresh investigation of the available evidence.
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