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November 20, 2024 6:08 PM

From Bandung to the G20: India’s Legacy of South-South Cooperation

At the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, India's message reiterated its commitment to the ‘Global South’ group of developing countries. During his address on the opening day of the Summit, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlight...

November 19, 2024 11:47 AM

Ukraine, marking 1,000 days of Russian invasion, eyes end to war next year

Ukraine marked 1,000 days on Tuesday since Russia's full-scale invasion, with weary troops battling on numerous fronts, Kyiv besieged by frequent drone and missile strikes, and officials preparing for Donald Trump to reclaim the White House in Januar...

November 17, 2024 11:48 AM

Why Russia – North Korea friendship upsets China

There’s bromance in the air and it’s between two unlikely pals — Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin. But, it has upset some, including, guess who, Xi Jinping. The Kim — Putin Bromance is the subject of much discussion and speculation. Kim’s 3 ...

November 15, 2024 2:58 PM

Who was Birsa Munda, whose ‘Ulgulan’ declared the end of British rule in Jharkhand?

Girded by forests and hills, Ulihatu village in Jharkhand's Khunti district, 66 km from state capital Ranchi, is the birthplace of charismatic tribal hero Birsa Munda, who led a popular revolt in the early 20th century that declared the end of Britis...

November 13, 2024 11:28 AM

Pakistan’s persistent IMF reliance reflects structural economic struggles

In September, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreed to approve another loan to Pakistan. This time, the approved loan was worth US$7 billion, the second-largest IMF loan taken by the country. Why do countries go for IMF loans? The IMF is not...

November 12, 2024 12:12 PM

COP29: What is the latest science on climate change?

This year's U.N. climate summit - COP29 - is being held during yet another record-breaking year of higher global temperatures, adding pressure to negotiations aimed at curbing climate change. The last global scientific consensus on climate change wa...

November 11, 2024 4:10 PM

Will Trump’s return make Iran go nuclear?

Tensions persist in West Asia and the Gulf. Hostilities between Israel and Iran threaten to spill over. The return of Donald Trump as U.S. President has added an element of uncertainty to the prevailing situation in the region. Why? Because it was Tr...

November 8, 2024 3:15 PM

Kamala Harris’ loss is another setback for US women in politics

For the second time in U.S. history, a major party nominated a woman for president and for the second time she lost. Democrat Kamala Harris' election loss to Republican Donald Trump on Tuesday followed Hillary Clinton's loss to him in 2016. Reasons ...

November 8, 2024 11:08 AM

Biden plans final Mideast peace push but will leaders ignore him?

The Biden administration will make a final push for elusive deals to end the wars in Gaza and Lebanon, but Donald Trump's election may leave Washington without enough leverage to bend Israel and other regional players to its will before he becomes pr...

November 7, 2024 5:14 PM

Trump 2.0: A historical comeback

Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump has made a historic comeback to the U.S. presidential office, popularly known as the White House. He will be the first U.S. President in 130 years to serve a second non-consecutive term, and only the secon...

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