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West Asia on the edge

Relations between Iran and Israel have been strained for decades, primarily due to geopolitical, ideological, and religious differences. Historically, Iran and Israel enjoyed relatively good relations prior to the Iranian Revolution of 1979.

Battle in Kerala

With all 20 Lok Sabha seats in Kerala at stake in the second phase of polling tomorrow, the electoral drama unfolds with its usual intensity, underscoring the unique political landscape of the state.

Wong in charge

As Singapore stands on the cusp of a historic leadership transition, the imminent departure of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong ushers in a new era marked by continuity and change. Mr Lawrence Wong’s ascension as the country’s fourth Prime Minister heralds a departure from the legacy of the Lee dynasty, promising a leadership style that blends tradition with innovation.

‘We are thieves…’

On World Earth Day, the United Nations led the comity of nations by addressing a triple planetary crisis to foster climate stability, and asked that we live in harmony with nature and forge a pollution-free future.

Fruits of growth must reach our farmers

Announcements almost every other day compel us to believe that India is now the fifth largest economy in the world; that India will be a $5 trillion economy very soon; that India will be the third largest economy of the world in 2027, and that India will become a developed nation in 2047.

Tackling Gaza

As the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza reaches a critical juncture, the recent actions and statements of key players have intensified the urgency for a diplomatic solution.

Ukraine’s challenge

In the tumultuous landscape of post-invasion Ukraine, a nation straddles two disparate worlds ~ the grim trenches of a relentless war and the increasingly contentious political battleground in Kyiv.

Questions Remain

The successful evacuation of the 41 trapped workers from the SilkyaraBarkot tunnel has made the entire country proud of everyone involved in the rescue operation.

Time for a reset in India-US ties

The US is supposedly joined at the hip with the UK. During the Falklands War, Margaret Thatcher went to Ronald Reagan for support against Argentina. Reagan refused.

The Modi factor

The Prime Minister was not a candidate in the four states that have elected new assemblies, three of them having plumped for his party.