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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?
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?
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.
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’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
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.
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 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.
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?
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
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.
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
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 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
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.
Meet Carlo Acutis, a saint for the modern ageSubscriber Only
September 7, 2025 21:18 IST
Canonisations often respond to a need in the “larger culture” of the time, said Kathleen Sprows Cummings, a history professor at the University of Notre Dame and an expert on saints.
Expert Explains: After Modi-Xi meeting, what is the view in ChinaSubscriber Only
September 7, 2025 17:59 IST
What has been the view in China about the recent warming-up with India? An analysis of academic and journalistic articles, and social media chatter, throws up three clear camps.
China This Week | A summit and a parade, and China’s cybersecurity strategySubscriber Only
September 7, 2025 16:47 IST
This is the 20th edition of China This Week, where we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, two major events concluded with the SCO summit and a massive military parade.
AI company Anthropic settles copyright lawsuit with book authors: What was the case?Subscriber Only
September 6, 2025 18:18 IST
The settlement is the largest payout in the history of US copyright cases. Anthropic, which is behind the Claude family of large language models (LLMs), will pay $3,000 per work to 500,000 authors
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