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Does Mr Trump really want to annex Canada?

MAGA,” standing for “Make America Great Again,” is one of the new words Merriam-Webster added this October. And it seems that the MAGA star, President-elect Donald Trump, wants American territorial expansion to proceed towards “greatness.”

Gender Apartheid

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai’s call to criminalise gender apartheid under international law resonates with urgency and moral clarity. As an enduring symbol of resilience, her advocacy carries immense weight.

America and jobs

The latest US jobs data shows that as 2024 drew to a close, the labour market displayed remarkable reilience, defying expectations with robust job gains and a drop in the unemployment rate.

Burnish the shine

India is often celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, historical significance, and vibrant diversity. Today, however, it commands attention on another front: its burgeoning prowess in the services sector, particularly software services.

American role in targeting India

Two recent reports emerging in the American media are intended to lower India’s image at a time when there is a government change in the US.

Fraught Aspirations

The H-1B visa programme has long symbolised opportunity for skilled professionals worldwide, particularly Indians, who form the majority of its recipients.

LA fires

The devastating wildfires ravaging parts of Los Angeles and surrounding areas serve as an alarming reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by urban and rural communities.

German divide~II

The AfD when founded in 2013 had the reputation of being an old man’s club dissatisfied with Angela Merkel’s fiscal and foreign policies.

Fanaticism in the name of science

My first industrial job after graduating with a PhD in theoretical physics was that of an R&D engineer at RCA, which at the time was a major conglomerate in the US.