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In history, Khaleda Zia loomed large. So will her shadow over Bangladesh’s future
December 31, 2025 06:20 IST
Khaleda Zia's death comes at a time of political transition in Bangladesh. The country is heading to its first elections after four decades in which both Khaleda and her rival Sheikh Hasina will not participate. Their shadows, however, will undoubtedly loom large
The life and career of Khaleda Zia — from political novice to Bangladesh’s ‘uncompromising leader’
December 30, 2025 16:05 IST
Khaleda Zia came to lead the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) following her husband’s assassination, and would go on to serve two terms as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
China This Week | US report on Chinese military, lagging industrial profitability, and K-pop’s potential return to ChinaSubscriber Only
December 28, 2025 20:30 IST
Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, we look at China’s defence strategy, its industrial growth in the latter half of 2025, and the defence angle in China souring on K-pop.
Myanmar’s first elections since 2021 are being termed a ‘sham’. Here is whySubscriber Only
December 28, 2025 11:55 IST
The upheaval in Myanmar has also impacted India’s northeast region and led to China deepening its presence in Southeast Asia.
Behind Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, strategic, geopolitical interests at workSubscriber Only
December 28, 2025 14:45 IST
Somaliland has a population of nearly six million, and enjoys significant regional autonomy, given that it has its own money, passports and police force. However, it has not been officially recognised by any country in the world, barring Israel.
After decades of reactionary policies, BNP has chance to calibrate its India stance. Can it seize the moment?Subscriber Only
December 29, 2025 12:25 IST
The party has a history of anti-India politics, right from its provenance under Gen Ziaur Rahman — whose grave Tarique Rahman visited upon his return. Here’s a look at how the BNP’s position on India has evolved over the years.
The Zia family of Bangladesh: A brief history of dynasty behind BNPSubscriber Only
December 27, 2025 13:22 IST
Tarique rahman return: Tarique Rahman is likely to be Bangladesh’s next Prime Minister after February’s polls. He will be following the footsteps of his father, Ziaur, and mother, Khaleda
Trump orders strikes on Nigeria: Is the African country witnessing the persecution of Christians?Subscriber Only
December 27, 2025 13:22 IST
Nigeria is officially a secular country. Its population comprises Muslims (53%), Christians (45%), and a small section that practices traditional African religions.
Pakistan’s beleaguered PIA sold to private consortium: Could this be Pakistan International Airline’s Air India moment?Subscriber Only
December 26, 2025 13:33 IST
PIA’s challenges are different from those Air India faced. The new consortium faces a challenge in turning around a carrier weighed down by debt, an ageing and dwindling fleet, and a bloated staff count.
Bangladesh turmoil: The lengthening shadow of Jamaat-e-Islami, and what India needs to doSubscriber Only
December 28, 2025 12:23 IST
Bangladesh Political Crisis and Violence Explained: Veena Sikri, former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, helps make sense of what is happening in the neighbouring country.
US Department of Defense report on China’s military: Arunachal as ‘core interest’, PLA improving capabilitiesSubscriber Only
December 26, 2025 13:28 IST
The Pentagon report also mentioned recent developments along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), and China’s military sales to Pakistan and Russia.
Jim Beam to halt production: The rise and fall of Kentucky bourbonSubscriber Only
December 23, 2025 19:19 IST
The development has come at a time when the global bourbon market is drying up, following more than 20 years of expansion. Before Jim Beam’s announcement, several other distilleries had decided to scale back their production this year
Bangladesh violence: In run-up to polls, who gains and who losesSubscriber Only
December 23, 2025 18:04 IST
The upheaval broke out on December 11 after the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, a popular student leader
Asim Munir meets Libya’s Field Marshal: Why different Pakistani regimes have wooed African country over the yearsSubscriber Only
December 23, 2025 13:03 IST
Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir recently visited Tripoli. Despite the Muslim nations’ geographical distance, Pakistan and Libya once sought to develop close ties, with some common strategic goals.
Is the young, white male being pushed out? A new article is latest lightning rod in US culture warsSubscriber Only
December 22, 2025 10:11 IST
'The Lost Generation', an article published in Compact magazine last week, alleges that DEI practices have squeezed young, white men out of prestige jobs in sectors such as media and television. It has reignited the debate on representation as the Trump administration goes after DEI programmes
How TikTok’s deal to divest US business from Chinese parent is taking shapeSubscriber Only
December 21, 2025 12:06 IST
The concerns on TikTok’s ownership date back to 2020, when Trump accused the app of mishandling the Covid pandemic and spreading conspiracies about the origins of the virus. He went on to sign an executive order demanding ByteDance sell its US operations.
Epstein files released: What they reveal — and what they redactSubscriber Only
December 21, 2025 13:21 IST
The files are not everything that the Justice Department has regarding Epstein. The department has said it will continue rolling out the documents in the coming weeks. Here are 5 things to know from the latest release.
Why Trump reclassifying cannabis is major milestone in legalisation pushSubscriber Only
December 19, 2025 17:39 IST
The war on drugs has cost the American exchequer more than $1 trillion, furthered racial disparities, and had little to show regarding actually curbing drug use
Bondi beach attack: Why Islamic State took root in Australia; the Indian link historySubscriber Only
December 18, 2025 19:13 IST
Australia Bondi beach terror attack: The Bondi Beach case has once again revived a difficult question for Australia: how did Islamic State ideology take root in the country?
‘Isolate Northeast’s Seven Sisters’: What triggered fresh tensions between India and BangladeshSubscriber Only
December 18, 2025 10:46 IST
India Bangladesh relations: Bangladesh’s National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah, on Monday, warned of isolating the Northeast’s Seven Sisters and offering shelter to separatist groups if India tried to destabilise Bangladesh
Why Trump is now ‘blockading’ Venezuela to get back ‘oil, land, assets stolen’ from the USSubscriber Only
December 17, 2025 16:11 IST
Trump wrote that the US operation would continue until Venezuela returned “all of the Oil, Land, and other Assets that they previously stole from us.” Here's unpacking the claim and US actions.
Before Bondi beach attack, what has been the Islamic State’s footprint in Australia?Subscriber Only
December 17, 2025 15:11 IST
Australia’s security agency had, as recently as September 2024, put the terrorism threat level at “probable” — that is, there was a greater than 50 per cent chance of an onshore attack over the next 12 months. But it had also felt that support for the Islamic State declined within the country after its collapse.
Bondi Beach shooters went to Philippines recently: ISIS history in the island nationSubscriber Only
December 18, 2025 12:50 IST
The attackers at Bondi Beach visited the Philippines weeks before the incident. For decades, the country has grappled with militants and terror groups in its southern island.
China wirelessly linked seven freight trains for a test run. The tech could reshape freight operationsSubscriber Only
December 16, 2025 15:27 IST
This new wireless system can bolster China’s already dominant railway freight industry, enabling it to move much larger quantities in a shorter time.
In Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai’s conviction, role of China’s National Security LawSubscriber Only
December 17, 2025 07:43 IST
The law is among the various institutional changes that China has introduced to the city in recent years. Lai’s trial became a test of whether editorial direction could constitute criminal conspiracy.
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