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A compelling case for pragmatism

When Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Macau, the world’s gambling capital, the air was thick with anticipation. Macau,often dubbed the “Las Vegas of the East,” is much more than a beacon of wealth and opulence.

85 breached

The Indian rupee has breached the significant psychological barrier of 85 against the US dollar, marking an all-time low amid a confluence of domestic and global pressures.

French Horror

The conviction in France of Dominique Pelicot and his co-defendants in one of the most disturbing rape trials in recent history has sparked both widespread outrage and urgent conversations about the gaps in legal and societal frameworks regarding sexual violence.

Planet’s future

Throughout the history of human civilisation, every culture has had its own idea of the future. The crushing disappointments that are so often part of the human condition have sometimes led to crises of confidence in the future, replacing hope with despair.

Sinwar’s death doesn’t mean the war is ending

The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, one of the masterminds behind the group’s horrific 7 October 2023 attack on southern Israel, is no doubt a consequential moment in Israel’s yearlong war against Hamas.

Congress Rebels

The recent Haryana assembly elections have brought to light the significant impact of rebel candidates, particularly from the Congress party, on the overall electoral outcome.

Revitalising AP

Andhra Pradesh is witnessing a significant shift in its business and investment landscape, with the Chandrababu Naidu government actively working to restore investor confidence and attract large-scale investments.

Iran’s role

As the escalation of the year-long conflict in West Asia in the wake of Iran’s recent ballistic missile attack on Israel increases the risk of an inter-state war, analysts debate over a plausible explanation for the ongoing confrontation between Israel and Iran.

Emerging Alliance

The meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian marks a significant turning point in global geopolitics, illustrating the deepening ties between two nations that share common adversaries in the West.