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The shutdown is over. How long until the US feels normal again
A look at how quickly federal programmes, services and workers can recover after the forty-day freeze
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Why a decade of bomb hoaxes across Asia remains unsolved
A years-long wave of hoax messages has triggered evacuations, diplomatic requests and public confusion.
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What newly released emails reveal about Epstein and Trump
A look at hundreds of pages of correspondence and how they fit into the political and legal timeline.
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The godfather of AI who argues the field has lost its way
Yann LeCun helped invent modern artificial intelligence, but now argues that large language models aren’t the future
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Fox News host criticises H-1B system as ‘cheap labour pipeline’, claims 70% of visa holders are Indian
Fox News host Will Cain’s criticism of the H-1B visa system and President Trump’s defence of it have triggered a renewed political fight over foreign workers and American jobs.
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Trump says he will sue BBC for up to $5 billion over edited Panorama speech
Trump has vowed to sue the BBC after its edited 2021 speech clip triggered resignations and an apology but no compensation.
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Alibaba accused of assisting Chinese military in targeting the US, leaked White House memo shows
Washington alleges Alibaba shared sensitive data with the Chinese military, but the firm calls the accusations "completely false."
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Islamabad court blast: Pakistan detains four suspected TTP militants in major breakthrough
Pakistan has arrested four suspected TTP militants linked to the Islamabad court suicide bombing that killed 12, as officials blame Afghan nationals and rising cross-border militancy for deteriorating security.
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US international student applications fall sharply, India sees 14% decline
US colleges see a 9% fall in international applications, with India recording a 14% drop, as White House policies impact foreign student enrollment.
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China’s new amphibious carrier ‘Sichuan’ explained: Features, firepower and why India should care
Sichuan combines features of a traditional landing ship with those of a light aircraft carrier, enabling China to operate from the sea with an unprecedented level of flexibility and range.
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Pakistan judiciary in turmoil: Two Supreme Court judges resign over constitutional changes
Justices Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah stepped down in protest against the 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling it a “grave assault” that undermines the Supreme Court and executive independence.
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NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani backs ‘No contract, no coffee’ amid Starbucks workers walk out
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani backs Starbucks workers’ ULP strike, urging customers to join the “No contract, no coffee” boycott.
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US optimistic on India trade talks, signals ‘a lot of positive progress’ before year-end
Washington signals major movement on a long-delayed trade deal with India, citing “a lot of positive developments” in recent talks.
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'Dropped the catch': Pakistan's planning minister admits country lost out on China’s “game-changer” CPEC project
Worth an estimated USD 60 billion, CPEC was launched as the flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), envisioned to link China’s Xinjiang province to Pakistan’s Gwadar Port in Balochistan.
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Asim Munir to stay in power till 2030: Inside Pakistan’s biggest military power grab yet | Explained
The bill formally establishes the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), a position now held by Asim Munir, as the supreme commander of all branches of the armed forces.
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Rare hormonal disorder, micropen*s, undescended testicles: What Hitler’s DNA tells us | Explained
The researchers behind the project stressed that none of these genetic conditions can justify or explain Hitler’s violent ideology or the atrocities committed during his rule.
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How Washington’s longest shutdown exposed deep fault lines in U.S. politics
The record 43-day U.S. government shutdown ended with both parties claiming victory but suffering political damage. Democrats lost policy ground, Republicans took the blame, and President Trump’s approval ratings plunged.
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Red Fort blast shows signs of Pakistan's ISI 'tradecraft', probe focuses on external handler Abu Okasha
Crucial evidence supporting this theory has come from the interrogation of the two arrested suspects -- Dr Muzafar Rather and Dr Muzammil Shakeel. Their travel and communication records show that they were in Istanbul in 2022.
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Pakistan’s new power structure: How Asim Munir’s appointment as 'Chief of Defence Forces' cements military control
While details about the structure and composition of the new CDF office are still emerging, the constitutional changes already make Field Marshal Asim Munir the most powerful figure in Pakistan’s history.
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Bangladesh on the boil: How Sheikh Hasina’s trial has plunged the country into unrest | Explained
The unrest comes as tensions continue to mount before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) announces the verdict date in the case against the ousted leader.
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'Did women ruin the workplace?' Here's why New York Times' column on feminism struck a nerve worldwide
Within hours, after mounting criticism on Twitter, Instagram, and other platforms, The New York Times changed the headline to “Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace?"
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What Epstein’s newly released emails reveal about his ties to Trump
A fresh batch of messages sheds light on how closely the financier watched Trump – but leaves big questions unanswered.
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Gustavo Petro’s showdown with Trump shakes Colombia and Washington
A former guerrilla fighter turned Colombian leader is defying Washington — and paying the price at home.
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Nepal now prints its banknotes in China, not India: How Beijing replaced New Delhi in South Asia’s currency game | Explained
By gaining control of a major part of the global supply chain, China now wields quiet but significant influence over the financial infrastructure of many countries.
