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The dealmaker’s dealmaker: Who is Steve Witkoff, Trump’s troubleshooting special envoy?Subscriber Only
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 PMSubscriber Only
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
China This Week | Attracting STEM talent to China, and reading new PMI dataSubscriber Only
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 mattersSubscriber Only
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 TakaichiSubscriber Only
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 respondedSubscriber Only
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.
Why Trump’s executive order assuring US support to Qatar is significantSubscriber Only
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 doneSubscriber Only
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
As Xi Jinping visits China’s Xinjiang, recalling the restive region’s modern historySubscriber Only
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?
Why Donald Trump’s new Gaza ‘peace plan’ is different from his earlier interventions, and the challenges aheadSubscriber Only
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 changeSubscriber Only
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 impactSubscriber Only
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?
China This Week | US delegation in China after years and new climate commitmentsSubscriber Only
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 leadersSubscriber Only
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 mattersSubscriber Only
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.
Corruption, ‘nepo babies’: How the Philippines’ protests echo Nepal agitation, where they divergeSubscriber Only
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.
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.
Explained: US Supreme Court to review Humphrey’s Executor limiting President’s powersSubscriber Only
September 24, 2025 07:13 IST
The conservative majority court said it would review the 90-year-old ruling that limits the president’s ability to fire federal officials. Here is what to know.
France joins other countries in recognising Palestine: What this means for Israel, the Gaza warSubscriber Only
September 24, 2025 07:03 IST
UK Canada Australia Palestine recognition: France, UK, Canada, Australia, and several smaller European countries have now recognised Palestine as a State. How does it help the beleaguered Palestinians? Does it change anything in the ongoing war?
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