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World must seek the path of peace

These times of an escalating environmental crisis are supposed to be times of increasing peace and international cooperation as without this it is impossible to resolve the life-threatening environmental problems.

Karnataka equations

As voters head to polling booths in half of Karnataka’s 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in the second phase of the general election today, the political landscape of the state stands as testament to the intricacies of caste dynamics and shifting alliances.

Maldives Election

The recent Parliamentary elections in the Maldives have sent ripples across the Indian Ocean, signalling a potential recalibration of diplomatic ties in the region.

Towards prosperity

Humanity has come a long way in the choices it has made in electing those who are called to govern. Understandably, the systems of governance throughout the world are far from perfect.

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.

India abroad

New Delhi’s plans to build India’s first overseas military base are proceeding apace, according to an update on a leading web portal.

Drawn to Nato

In the immediate aftermath of Finland deciding to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, Sweden appears to have discovered the virtues of membership.

Disinformation spreads faster than facts

Journalism appears to be hostage to algorithms, artificial intelligence and machine learning. This trifurcation is not empowering citizens, as is commonly believed, because, at the heart of it, it is against facts — it sells a version of facts to its intended audience.