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Who is Ashley Tellis, Indian-origin US strategist charged with keeping secret defence files?Subscriber Only
October 15, 2025 18:21 IST
Who is Ashley Tellis, Indian-origin US adviser Ashley Tellis arrested: Ashley Tellis, an Indian-origin foreign policy expert on United States and South Asian affairs, was arrested this weekend after authorities allegedly discovered more than 1,000 pages of top secret documents at his Virginia home
What the UK’s ‘spy’ saga says about its complex ties with ChinaSubscriber Only
October 17, 2025 23:27 IST
Opposition MPs, including Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch, have criticised the Prime Minister Keir Starmer-led Labour government for its handling of the issue.
Trump to attend signing of Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire deal: Recalling the conflictSubscriber Only
October 14, 2025 16:18 IST
Malaysia, with a little assistance from the US president, had played an integral role in brokering the ceasefire after the two Southeast Asian neighbours witnessed a five-day deadly conflict in July over their shared 817 km land border.
Sharm el-Sheikh: Venue of many international meetings, now hosting Trump-led ‘Summit for Peace’Subscriber Only
October 13, 2025 17:45 IST
The ‘Summit for Peace’ in Sharm el-Sheikh will be attended by leaders from around the world
Beyond Sharm El-Sheikh: Hostage exchange was the easy part, Israel-Palestine peace plan enters choppy waters nowSubscriber Only
October 14, 2025 06:55 IST
Israel Palestine peace plan, Sharm El-Sheikh summit: Netanyahu has reasons to not see the peace deal work. Trump, eventually, may feel he has no reason to continue enforcing it. And Palestinians, as is often the case, have had little say in the process.
Limitations of Trump’s tariff strategy on China — some cues for India amid shifting trade windsSubscriber Only
October 14, 2025 06:57 IST
Trump’s toning down may not guarantee the cessation of further flare-ups with China. But it could be a cue for India, with its large domestic economy, that standing up to Trump’s bullying may be the only way out of the current challenges
‘I care about a tent, water’: The many challenges for Gazans, as they return home after ceasefireSubscriber Only
October 12, 2025 21:04 IST
Gaza is in a deep humanitarian crisis, with widespread hunger, vast destruction of property and most of its 2 million people displaced repeatedly in two years of war.
China This Week | Another US-China showdown on tariffs and rare earths, and a UK spying controversySubscriber Only
October 12, 2025 20:27 IST
This is the 25th edition of China This Week, where we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, we discuss rare earths, a political scandal involving the UK and more.
Foreign minister in India, Afghanistan says ‘killed 58 Pakistani soldiers’: Why they are fighting, implications for New DelhiSubscriber Only
October 14, 2025 16:41 IST
Pakistan Afghanistan Tension: Why are Pakistan and Afghanistan fighting again? What are the implications for India, and the region at large? We explain, in 3 points.
After Nepal and the Philippines, why have youth-led protests rocked Morocco and Madagascar?Subscriber Only
October 12, 2025 16:23 IST
Here is what to know about the latest set of agitations, their place in the long history of youth-led agitations and where they differ.
Lecornu reappointed as French Prime Minister: 3 things to know about French crisisSubscriber Only
October 11, 2025 13:05 IST
In a social media post, Lecornu announced that he had accepted the responsibility 'out of duty' and promised to 'put an end to this political crisis that exasperates the French people and to this instability that is harmful to France's image and its interests'
Nobel Peace Prize 2025 winner: Maria Corina Machado, ‘Iron Lady’ of VenezuelaSubscriber Only
October 10, 2025 17:50 IST
Maria Corina Machado, Nobel Peace Prize 2025: Machado has long been one of the strongest advocates for democracy in the country that has long been under a repressive dictatorship.
Israel, Hamas agree to 1st phase of Gaza peace plan: Trump on brink of major diplomatic accomplishmentSubscriber Only
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
How ChatGPT content was used to build a case against the Palisades fire accusedSubscriber Only
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?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
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