Journalism of Courage
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
Takaichi emerged victorious in an internal vote of the ruling LDP on Saturday; she is likely to be elected Prime Minister later this month
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.
The US president signed the order on Monday, three weeks after Israel launched surprise airstrikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar
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
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?
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
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.
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?
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.
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
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?
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.
In his speech, Netanyahu vowed to “finish the job” of eliminating Hamas in Gaza and slammed other nations for recognising Palestinian statehood
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.
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.
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.
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
This new visa category is specifically aimed at foreign science and technology talents who meet certain conditions and requirements.
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.
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?
The L-1 has been used for decades by multinational firms to shuffle executives and staff between overseas and US offices. How is it different from H-1B, and who is eligible?
While speakers such as Kirk’s wife, Erika, said she had forgiven the alleged shooter, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller vowed to quash “enemies”. There was also a call for a “spiritual” revival.
The Bagram air base was established during the Soviet presence in Afghanistan in the late 20th century. What is its relevance to Trump and the US now? We explain, in 3 points.
The visa move, just like the additional 25 per cent tariffs over Russian oil imports and the withdrawal of sanctions waiver granted to Chabahar port in Iran, largely impacts India.
