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In Nepal, mess at the top signals breakdown of ConstitutionSubscriber Only
September 23, 2022 18:56 IST
The current crisis began after President Bhandari refused to ratify Nepal's citizenship bill, which was sent to her twice after it was passed by both Houses of Parliament over the span of a month.
Question at heart of Pak political turmoil: Who appoints next army chief?Subscriber Only
September 26, 2022 06:33 IST
Imran’s “western conspiracy” cry has mined the anti-American vein running through the conservative new middle class of Pakistan, including in the army, which sees itself as a true middle-class institution.
Murder, lies, and audiotape: the sensational Adnan Syed case, popularised by podcast ‘Serial’Subscriber Only
September 23, 2022 10:01 IST
Back in 1999, teenage high school student Adnan Syed was jailed for killing his girlfriend, allegedly in a fit of jealousy. A hit podcast told his story in 2014, and he has now been freed.
Why Pakistan’s Punjab Assembly wants a treason case against PM Shehbaz SharifSubscriber Only
September 21, 2022 15:04 IST
Shehbaz Sharif has been charged of treason for “consulting” his “fugitive” elder brother and former PM, Nawaz Sharif, in London on appointment of the new army chief and other “sensitive issues”.
As Russia unfolds annexation plan for Ukraine, what could happen now?
September 21, 2022 09:08 IST
Russia's plan paves way for the formal annexation of swathes of Ukraine's territory. Who wants a referendum? How much territory could Ukraine lose? What has Ukraine said?
How much crude oil does the EU still import from Russia?
September 21, 2022 05:09 IST
Under the looming ban, the EU will need to replace an additional 1.4 million barrels of Russian crude. What are the alternatives available?
Why death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini sparked protests in IranSubscriber Only
September 21, 2022 10:44 IST
Videos during Amini's funeral in Iran showed women protesting with their headscarves in their hands and shouting anti-government slogans.
Why are mobs fighting on the streets in Leicester, UK?Subscriber Only
September 21, 2022 10:46 IST
Leicester violence: According to media reports, trouble started after the Aug 28 India-Pakistan cricket match and escalated over the weekend. Police, the local MP, and community leaders on both the Hindu and Muslim sides have called for calm.
Why is Queen Elizabeth II being buried at St George’s Chapel?Subscriber Only
September 19, 2022 17:25 IST
President Droupadi Murmu reached London on Saturday to attend the state funeral of the Queen, who died at the age of 96.
What are the ‘colour revolutions’ that China’s Xi Jinping has warned against?Subscriber Only
September 18, 2022 23:19 IST
Speaking in the city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan at the annual SCO summit, Xi called upon member states to support efforts by each country to safeguard their own security and development interests.
Meet Giorgia Meloni, who may lead Italy’s first far-right govt since World War IISubscriber Only
September 25, 2022 15:26 IST
Who is Giorgia Meloni, why has her popularity soared in the past years, and why is she dogged by allegations of Fascism?
The 1,000-year-old history of Windsor Castle, the Queen’s final resting placeSubscriber Only
September 17, 2022 15:19 IST
Windsor Castle is one of the many official residences of the royal family, located in Windsor, over 40 km west of central London. It has been a residence of the royal family since the 12th century.
Queen Consort Camilla, and the Kohinoor in her crownSubscriber Only
September 21, 2022 13:02 IST
According to reports, King Charles III's wife Camilla will wear the crown with the Kohinoor diamond as the new Queen Consort.
Severed head and limbs, a tooth: bloody trophies that European colonialists took from AfricaSubscriber Only
September 17, 2022 15:20 IST
Amid the grief over the passing of the Queen, some have sought accountability for the brutality that was unleashed in the name of the British monarchy.
How the US narrowly avoided its first nationwide rail strike in 30 yearsSubscriber Only
September 17, 2022 15:20 IST
Workers are opposing the points-based attendance policies used by the Warren Buffet-controlled BNSF and Union Pacific, two of the largest freight railroad corporations in North America, which reportedly penalise workers for taking time off even for visiting a doctor.
In the US’s F-16 package to Pakistan, India’s concernsSubscriber Only
September 19, 2022 15:13 IST
Why has the Biden Administration broken Trump’s freeze on military ties with Islamabad with a $450 million package for a lifetime upgrade of Pakistan’s F-16 fleet? What is the view like from New Delhi? We explain.
King Charles’s struggles with a leaking pen, and why we all can relate to itSubscriber Only
September 16, 2022 12:54 IST
A video of King Charles III struggling with a leaking fountain pen has gone viral. At one point, he exclaims: 'I can’t bear this bloody thing... what they do, every stinking time”.
Why Yvon Chouinard, billionaire owner of Patagonia, has given away his $3-billion fortune to fight climate changeSubscriber Only
September 17, 2022 15:43 IST
Patagonia Yvon Chouinard: Patagonia has been associated with climate issues for years. Now, Yvon Chouinard has transferred the company's entire non-voting stock to a non-profit organisation.
Ken Starr, man who put Bill Clinton in dock over Monica Lewinsky and also defended Donald TrumpSubscriber Only
September 15, 2022 08:35 IST
Ken Starr, who died at the age of 76, had had a striking professional career. Starr was a former federal Judge, a Reagan judicial appointee and a US Solicitor General during the presidency of George H W Bush.
The Azerbaijan-Armenia border clashes, and the rising fear of another warSubscriber Only
September 15, 2022 08:42 IST
The Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict is decades old with its repercussions potentially engulfing all of the Caucasus. But, what's the reason for the current flare-up?
No cars for world leaders, limit on attendees: The unusual arrangements expected at Queen Elizabeth’s funeralSubscriber Only
September 15, 2022 14:18 IST
Queen Elizabeth II funeral updates: A reception for the world leaders who will attend the state funeral will be hosted by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on the evening of September 18.
What is lying-in-state, the solemn tradition part of Queen Elizabeth’s final journey?Subscriber Only
September 14, 2022 14:48 IST
Ahead of Queen Elizabeth's funeral, her coffin will lie in state in Westminster Hall. What is the meaning of lying-in-state? What protocol does India follow?
North Korea’s new ‘irreversible’ law on nuclear arms useSubscriber Only
September 14, 2022 14:39 IST
Supreme Leader of North Korea Kim Jong Un has said this new law makes the country’s nuclear status 'irreversible' and bars any talks of denuclearisation.
Pope, Xi Jinping to cross paths in Kazakhstan; what is China’s relationship with the Vatican?
September 14, 2022 13:49 IST
Here's a look at Beijing's complicated relationship with the Vatican and the conditions that worshippers face in China.
‘#NotMyKing’: With King Charles III’s accession to the throne, why are anti-monarchy protestors being arrested?Subscriber Only
September 15, 2022 08:51 IST
This week, the hashtag ‘NotMyKing’ was trending on Twitter as Queen Elizabeth’s eldest son, Prince Charles, acceded to the British throne. These protests have not been limited to social media alone.
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