UNESCO lists world heritage sites in Lebanon, West Bank as in dangerUNESCO has placed Beaufort Castle in Lebanon and Sebastia in the West Bank on its endangered list. The Lebanese castle faces threats from o...
25 Jul, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
BJP says Congress insulting Indian identity after MP's remarks on SanskritThe BJP criticized a Congress MP's claim that Sanskrit originated outside India. This statement reflects the party's appeasement mindset an...
17 Jul, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
US panic is missing the point on Chinese AISince last year, I have been tracking the trend of American startups using Chinese AI. This year, the shift has become harder to ignore. Bu...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
NATO's Ankara Summit was more of a warning than an escapeNATO's recent summit focused on maintaining American commitment to collective defense. Donald Trump's unpredictable stance created signific...
13 Jul, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
On This Day in History, July 5: Amazon founded, Seinfeld premieres, Bikini debuts, Venezuela declares independence, Cape Verde gains freedomOn This Day in History, July 5 highlights pivotal moments that shaped politics, science, culture and global history. From Isaac Newton publ...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
Hawaii, in the late 1800s, planted Leucaena trees for fodder and fuelwood, but scientists now say the invasive trees have replaced native habitats that evolved nowhere else on EarthHawaii's idyllic image belies a significant ecological challenge: Leucaena, an introduced shrub, now covers 10% of the islands. Brought for...
04 Jul, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz to be closed again? Why are U. S, Iran launching strikes after signing interim peace deal?Iran has accused the United States of failing to uphold the interim agreement, in particular by failing to sustain a promised ceasefire in ...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
With Lebanon ceasefire set, Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for US-Iran talksUS envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi are in Switzerland for crucial talks aimed at solidifying a regional peace...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources sayIran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has formed new secret groups in Iraq. These cells are carrying out drone attacks on Gulf nations like Kuwa...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
After war losses, Hezbollah seen gaining from Iran-US dealIran's deal with the U.S. is expected to boost Hezbollah's finances and political standing in Lebanon. Tehran has promised more funding to ...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Iran says the initial deal to end the war with US requires Israel to withdraw from LebanonA tentative deal to end the war between the U.S. and Iran faces a major hurdle. Iran insists Israel must withdraw from Lebanon, a condition...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
U. S-Iran deal to collapse? Top Tehran diplomat sounds warning related to reopening of Strait of Hormuz, resumption of all-out warIsrael and the Lebanese government have entered their own U.S.-mediated direct negotiations, of which Hezbollah was not part. Those talks h...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
Trump's interim Iran deal eases immediate crisis but leaves major hurdles aheadA preliminary deal to end the Middle East war has been signed by the US and Iran. This agreement extends a ceasefire and reopens the Strait...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Russia is the test of Europe's strategic autonomyEuropean ambassadors' visit to Moscow to discuss ending the Ukraine invasion proved futile, highlighting Europe's geopolitical challenges. ...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
'He doesn't call the shots': Trump overrules Netanyahu as Iran missiles hit Israel, peace deal in jeopardyPresident Donald Trump asked Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from retaliating against Iran's missile attacks. Trump s...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continueLebanon has announced a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel. This move signals a limited de-escalation of the ongoing conflict. ...
02 Jun, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
America's subpar diplomats aren't the world's only choiceThe United Nations, once a global peace beacon, now struggles for relevance. Superpower politics and a decline in multilateralism have dimi...
31 May, 2026, 01.34 PM IST