Why has India arrested US, Ukrainian nationals under ‘anti-terror’ laws?
EXPLAINER Why has India arrested US, Ukrainian nationals under ‘anti-terror’ laws? Six Ukrainians and an American citizen arrested for allegedly entering India’s northeast region without permits and then crossing to…
Is the US talking to Iran’s Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and who is he?
EXPLAINER Is the US talking to Iran’s Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and who is he? Iranian leaders, including Ghalibaf, have denied that talks with the US are under way. Save Iranian…
QatarEnergy declares force majeure on some LNG contracts due to Iran war
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, QatarEnergy declares force majeure on some LNG contracts due to Iran war The move comes amid production disruptions linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran, which have…
Keir Starmer’s policy on the Iran war is a recipe for catastrophe
Keir Starmer’s policy on the Iran war is a recipe for catastrophe The British government has learned no lessons from the disaster that the US-UK invasion of Iraq was. By…
Who is Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s new homeland security chief?
Here’s what we know about Markwayne Mullin, who’ll oversee Trump’s contentious crackdown on migrants in the US.
What are Iran’s cluster munitions that are penetrating Israeli defences?
EXPLAINER What are Iran’s cluster munitions that are penetrating Israeli defences? Cluster bombs disperse munitions over a wide area and are particularly dangerous for civilians, analysts say. Save An Iranian…
After setbacks across Europe, is the populist far right losing ground?
After setbacks across Europe, is the populist far right losing ground? In France, Italy and Slovenia, far-right parties failed to convert momentum into decisive victories, but analysts warn against drawing…
Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘new border’ and occupation of south Lebanon
Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the effective annexation of southern Lebanon.
Pakistan ‘ready to host US-Iran talks’: Can latest peace push work?
Pakistan ‘ready to host US-Iran talks’: Can latest peace push work? Pakistan, Turkiye and Egypt are trying to broker talks. But analysts caution the chasm between the US and Iran…
Pakistan world’s most polluted country in 2025: Report
Pakistan world’s most polluted country in 2025: Report Fine particulates in Pakistan’s air highest in the world last year, exceeding WHO guidelines by up to 13 times, monitoring firm says.…