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Trump and Netanyahu at the White House: 20 point peace plan for Gaza

Why Donald Trump's new Gaza 'peace plan' is different from his earlier interventions, and the challenges ahead

September 30, 2025 1:10 pm

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 change

September 29, 2025 5:54 pm

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

US Representative Adam Smith, center left, and Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng, center right, attend a meeting at the Shanghai's municipal government in Shanghai, China, Thursday, Sept.25, 2025. (

China This Week | US delegation in China after years and new climate commitments

September 28, 2025 12:58 pm

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 leaders

September 27, 2025 5:54 pm

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 matters

September 26, 2025 6:23 pm

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.

An anti-corruption protester kicks the shield of a policeman during clashes in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.

Corruption, ‘nepo babies’: How the Philippines’ protests echo Nepal agitation, where they diverge

September 26, 2025 1:30 pm

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.

Denmark PM apologising for forced sterilisation campaign against Greenland women

Why Denmark PM apologised for decades-long sterilisation campaign against Greenlandic women

September 25, 2025 6:05 pm

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’

September 25, 2025 1:14 pm

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-1B

September 25, 2025 7:21 am

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 powers

September 24, 2025 7:13 am

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.

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