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Could new US sanctions tear China and Iran apart?
Washington has announced a fresh set of sanctions targeting Iran’s financial sector, continuing its policy of maximum economic pressure on Tehran. The measures, which…
A 16-year-old girl has died from suspected sexual choking. How do we come to terms with this? | Lucy Clark
The death of a 16‑year‑old girl in a suspected case of consensual sexual strangulation involving her 16‑year‑old boyfriend has reignited a national conversation about…
The technique was revolutionary’: Ha Chong‑Hyun, the 91‑year‑old South Korean artist who turned painting inside out
At 91, Ha Chong‑Hyun is preparing a new solo exhibition at London’s Lisson Gallery that brings together five decades of his pioneering practice. The…
Women's Reservation Implementation Tied to Delimitation Timeline as Government Seeks Opposition Consensus
The implementation of women's reservation in India's parliamentary system remains contingent on the completion of a national delimitation exercise, a process that has emerged…
Defining Naxals, Article 370 Mindset & Stalling Growth | Political Debate
New Delhi: A televised political debate held on August 27, 2026, brought to light deeply contested questions about India's strategy for managing left-wing extremism…
First crater, now cracks: Fresh damage on UP's Rs 36,000-crore Ganga Expressway
A week after a large crater opened on the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, fresh cracks have surfaced on a repaired section of the…
Dialogue and Strike Can't Go Together: Mann to Striking Government Employees in Punjab
Government employees across Punjab launched a statewide strike on Thursday, August 27, demanding the release of pending dearness allowance and other long-standing benefits, escalating…
Wild Elephant Attack in Idukki Kills Cardamom Plantation Worker as Human-Wildlife Conflict Persists in Kerala Highlands
A cardamom plantation worker was killed in a wild elephant attack in Idukki district, Kerala, according to a report by The Hindu. The fatality…
Chidambaram Tells JPC 'One Nation, One Election' Bills are Unconstitutional, Mindless
Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram has told a Joint Parliamentary Committee that the government's proposed 'One Nation, One Election' legislative…
Tamil Nadu Students Youth Federation to Organise Memorial Event on September 1
The Tamil Nadu Students Youth Federation (TNSYF) has announced plans to hold a memorial event on September 1, according to a statement issued by…
Champawat on Edge as Nepal Flash Floods Trigger Cross-Border Emergency Response in Uttarakhand
The State Disaster Response Force has been placed on high alert in Uttarakhand's Champawat district following flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall in neighboring…
Linda Noskova on life after Wimbledon: 'You start all over
Linda Noskova, the women's singles champion at Wimbledon, is navigating a transformed professional and personal landscape in the months since lifting the title at…
Meta Trial Witness Says Settlement Falls Short of Protecting Teenagers
A central whistleblower in the United States government's landmark case against Meta Platforms told a federal court on Wednesday that the multibillion-dollar settlement between…
Dalliance Review: A Rare Australian Drama So Beautifully Written It Demands Devotion
A new Australian television series, "Dalliance," has drawn critical acclaim for its writing, tonal range, and willingness to center its story on characters in…
Meta's $17 Billion Settlement Renews Debate Over AI Regulation and Hidden Labor Costs
A proposed $17 billion settlement by Meta has intensified calls from technology policy experts and digital rights advocates for comprehensive federal regulation of artificial…
3 Killed, 11 Injured After Truck Collides With Bus on Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh
Three people were killed and eleven others sustained injuries when a truck collided with a stationary bus on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's…
Health can't be compromised: SC gives Centre 2-week ultimatum on junk food labels
The Supreme Court of India has issued a two‑week deadline for the central government to act on front‑of‑pack warning labels for packaged foods, according…
Akali Leadership on 'Knees' to Forge Alliance with BJP: Punjab CM Mann
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched a sharp political attack on the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday, accusing the party's leadership of desperately…
Indian National League Dismisses Satheesan's Munambam Waqf Remarks as "Pipe Dream
The Indian National League has launched a sharp attack against opposition leader V.D. Satheesan over his comments regarding the Munambam Waqf property in Kerala,…
Nepal Flash Floods Prompt Bihar Aerial Survey as Floodwaters Enter Gandak River
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in the state on August 26, as floodwaters originating in Nepal flowed…
Nepal flash floods: Karnataka sets helpline desk to assist stranded people and their families
Karnataka has launched a dedicated helpline desk to support citizens and nationals stranded by the recent flash floods in Nepal. The service, accessible via…
Alleged Underworld Kingpin Testifies at South African Corruption Commission
Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, an alleged underworld figure with reported connections to organized crime networks, concluded testimony before South Africa's Madlanga Commission on Wednesday, delivering…
DW Users on Life in Russia: 'People Are Mad as Hell
Economic Pressure Mounts as Russians Express Growing Dissatisfaction Russians are voicing mounting frustration over the cost of living and economic conditions, according to firsthand…
Debate on Rahul Gandhi's Patriarchy Event, Manusmriti Row and Freedom of Religion
A controversy surrounding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's recent public event on patriarchy, during which a copy of the Manusmriti was reportedly burned, has reignited…