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A BLA poster with the flag of Balochistan. (Wikimedia Commons)

US, France, UK block Pak-China bid to put Baloch Liberation Army in UN sanctions list: All you need to know

September 20, 2025 05:59 IST

The BLA are a Baloch ethnonationalist group who emerged in the early 2000s with the stated aim of securing independence for Balochistan

CEO of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, speaks during a press conference at the Mandarin Oriental Qianmen in Beijing, China, July 16, 2025.

China This Week | Tussles over Google, Nvidia and TikTok, and new economic data

September 19, 2025 20:01 IST

Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, several tech companies were in focus amid the US-China geopolitical rivalry, and data on growth and unemployment were released.

US withdraws sanctions waiver to Chabahar port: Everything you need to know

September 19, 2025 18:38 IST

Chabahar is of strategic importance to both Iran and India. It can potentially help Tehran ward off the effect of Western sanctions, and offers New Delhi an alternative route that bypasses Pakistan, which does not allow India land access for trade with Afghanistan and Central Asia

Founders of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Jerry Greenfield , left, and Ben Cohen, pink shirt, protest in front of Sudan's embassy July 29, 2004, in Washington.

Scoop of dissent over Gaza in the Trump era: Why Ben & Jerry’s co-founder walked away from Unilever

September 20, 2025 12:01 IST

Greenfield’s frustration runs deeper. He pointed to the Trump era as a time when the brand should have spoken louder — on civil rights, voting rights, immigration, abortion and LGBTQ protections. Instead, he said, Unilever muzzled its most vocal child.

Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defence pact: What it means for the two countriesSubscriber Only

September 19, 2025 18:39 IST

Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Mutual Defence Agreement Explained: The Saudi Arabia-Pakistan agreement states that 'any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both'. What is the context in which it has been signed, and where does India stand?

Faye Emerson, who is said to have pioneered the late-night show genre, and Jimmy Kimmel.

With ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ taken off air, a brief history of late-night TV showsSubscriber Only

September 18, 2025 22:53 IST

In the United States, late-night shows have been a mix of entertainment and politics, with even Presidents often appearing as guests. How have they endured over the decades, and what challenges do they face now?

Jimmy Kimmel arrives for a special screening of the film "Saturday Night" at the Vista Theater, Sept. 24, 2024, in Los Angeles.

Trump celebrates as Jimmy Kimmel goes off air: why are US broadcasters toeing the line?Subscriber Only

September 18, 2025 14:17 IST

For decades, late-night chat shows have epitomised free speech ideals in the US, where hosts could speak truth to power with very little fear of state retribution. The cancellation of Kimmel and Colbert’s shows is a moment of reckoning.

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Stephen Miran: Trump tariff architect, now in US FedSubscriber Only

September 18, 2025 09:30 IST

The 42-year-old PhD in economics from Harvard University was the head of Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers, before taking office as one of the seven governors of the US central bank, which includes its chairman, Jerome Powell.

Tyler Robinson (right) apprehended in murder of Charlie Kirk

Tyler Robinson’s texts to roommate, DNA on gun: 3 things US prosecutors said about Charlie Kirk’s murder suspectSubscriber Only

September 17, 2025 20:36 IST

Charlie Kirk murder: Tyler Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, two counts of obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering, and committing a violent crime when children are present.

Why Korean fandom is so intense, according to the star of Squid GameSubscriber Only

September 16, 2025 19:03 IST

Superstardom in South Korea also means heavy scrutiny from fans, who can quickly morph into critics and harassers. Their backlash has roiled careers and, in a few extreme cases, culminated in celebrities dying by suicide. Here's why

Flags at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, China, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.

China This Week | How China reacted to Nepal, why Trump threatened tariffs, and how world sees ChinaSubscriber Only

September 15, 2025 14:55 IST

Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, Trump threatened tariffs on China via Europe, and a survey showed the changing global perceptions of China in recent years.

‘We are being colonised by our former colonies’: Unite the Kingdom rally in London explained, in 3 pointsSubscriber Only

September 15, 2025 11:54 IST

Unite the Kingdom rally: What exactly happened in London on Saturday, and who is Tommy Robinson? Why are so many in the UK angry, and with whom? We explain, in three points.

Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson

7,000 tips and leads, local police, FBI: The hours before Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk murder suspect, was caughtSubscriber Only

September 14, 2025 17:07 IST

Charlie Kirk murder: Several unfired cartridges were found along with the rifle, and soon, it was reported that some were engraved with “transgender” ideology. But in the lab, analysts did bot find transgender messaging. Some cartridges expressed opposition to fascism. Another said: “If you read This, you are GAY Lmao.”

Nepal PM Sushila Karki sworn in: Posing with Gen Z protest leaders who elected her via Discord

Nepal PM selected via Discord: How the gaming chat app empowered its Gen Z protestorsSubscriber Only

September 21, 2025 12:24 IST

The manner of Karki’s appointment has generated curiosity, with protesters flocking to the messaging app Discord to cast an informal vote in her favour. Here is what to know about the platform dubbed “Slack for Gamers” and how the vote unfolded.

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Why America is obsessed with gunsSubscriber Only

September 13, 2025 16:46 IST

Charlie Kirk, who was struck down by an assassin’s bullet, was a gun rights advocate. There are more guns than there are people in the United States. As other countries took common-sense steps on gun control, the US actively loosened rules. Why?

People attend a vigil at Timpanogas Regional Hospital where Charlie Kirk was taken after the shooting in Orem, Utah on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. Initial expressions of grief and shock were overtaken by open calls for reckoning and vengeance, as some proclaimed the country was on the brink of civil war. (Niki Chan Wylie/The New York Times)

Political violence in the US: Why Charlie Kirk’s murder was shocking but not unexpectedSubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 19:08 IST

Data show that political violence in America is rising, becoming more partisan, and more focused on elected officials. Behind this disturbing trend is polarisation, misinformation, and the easy availability of deadly firearms

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Trump’s rage & grief: Why Charlie Kirk mattered to MAGASubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 09:33 IST

Kirk had never held office; he was not even an official staffer in Trump’s campaign. His killing will be one of roughly 20,000 gun homicides that take place in the US this year.

Protestors storm official residences of national leaders in Sri Lanka in 2022, Bangladesh in 2024 and Nepal on September 9, 2025 (left to right)

With Nepal protests, recalling recent turmoil in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka; how the three compareSubscriber Only

September 11, 2025 07:49 IST

The scenes from Nepal are reminiscent of recent crises in South Asia. Some common threads highlight similar problems in the region, but there are also key differences.

Meet Sebastien Lecornu, France’s 5th PM in under two years, greeted on first day with ‘Block Everything’ protestsSubscriber Only

September 10, 2025 16:51 IST

France political crisis, France violence news: Lecornu's appointment comes a day after François Bayrou was removed in a confidence vote in parliament. He assumes the post in the backdrop of the countrywide 'Block Everything' demonstrations, protesting political stagnancy and planned budget cuts

An aerial view of smoke rising from the Federal Parliament of Nepal, in Kathmandu, after it was set on fire during anti-government protests on Tuesday.

Nepal Gen Z Protest: Why is Kathmandu burning?Subscriber Only

September 11, 2025 05:00 IST

Nepal curfew news, Nepal Kathmandu Gen Z protest update: Who are the protesters on the streets of Kathmandu, who all have been attacked, and who is in charge in Nepal now? We answer the key questions surrounding the turmoil in Nepal.

Why France’s govt collapsed, againSubscriber Only

September 9, 2025 17:51 IST

With four prime ministers in the past 20 months, and a fifth likely to be appointed now, the fall of French governments, once unusual, has become close to mundane. Here's what is happening.

Lachlan Murdoch named heir to Rupert's empire

Lachlan Murdoch named heir to media empire: How the battle for Rupert’s successor endedSubscriber Only

September 9, 2025 15:47 IST

The deal ensures that his oldest siblings, James, Elisabeth and Prudence, get $1.1 billion each for their shares in the business, while preserving the conservative bent of the media conglomerate

Navya Nair fine: Australia biosecurity laws

Why Australia fined a Kerala actress Rs 1 lakh for carrying jasmine into the countrySubscriber Only

September 9, 2025 14:08 IST

The act, which the actor later described as an 'unintentional' mistake, violated Australian biosecurity and trade laws. Australia justifies its comprehensive biosecurity policy given its status as an island nation that is vulnerable to disease outbreaks or infestations resulting from exotic pests and weeds.

Nepal PM resigns: Apart from social media ban, what led to the ‘GenZ’ agitationSubscriber Only

September 21, 2025 12:26 IST

Nepal Gen Z protests, Nepal social media ban: This was the first time the youth of Nepal, the 'GenZ', mobilised on the streets like this. While the social media ban is the immediate trigger, unrest has been simmering in Nepal for a while now. We explain the full picture

Japan PM steps down: The long-simmering political crisis that forced Ishiba to resignSubscriber Only

September 8, 2025 15:59 IST

Ishiba's resignation, while sudden, is the culmination of a much longer crisis in Japan. We explain the full picture.

Members of the Jewish community comfort each other near to the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue, in Crumpsall, Manchester, England, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 after Police reported that two people were killed and three others were seriously injured in a synagogue attack in northern England. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)

‘Grim reminder of evil forces of terrorism’: India condemns Manchester terror attack

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India condemns Manchester terror attack on Yom Kippur, the holiest day for Jews. The attack, targeting a synagogue, left 2 dead and many injured. The suspect, killed by police, had explosives. UK PM calls it "vile" attack on Jews and British values, highlighting the ongoing threat of terrorism.

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