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Opinion | Delusion Is Dangerous: What Bangladesh And Yunus Must Understand
- Friday April 4, 2025
- Opinion | M Biswanath Sinha
To say that Bangladesh, which has 710 kilometres of coastline, is the sole guardian of the Bay of Bengal is to assert that Monaco is the absolute monarch of the Mediterranean.
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Opinion | These 4 Small Nations Can Teach Something To Israel And Russia
- Monday March 24, 2025
- Opinion | Anil Trigunayat
The stories of Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan and Armenia-Azerbaijan are hopeful signs in an otherwise dysfunctional global order where neighbours, with the help of their respective benefactors, have been able to make way for peace.
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S Jaishankar Highlights UN's Blunder On Kashmir, Calls For New World Order
- Tuesday March 18, 2025
- World News | Written by Abhishek Chakraborty
The injustice done by the West at the UN over Kashmir was highlighted at The Raisina Dialogue - a global multilateral conference held in New Delhi each year.
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Watch: Cat At Chinese Temple Blesses Visitors With High-Fives, Becomes Internet Sensation
- Tuesday March 4, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
Videos of the cat's endearing gesture have gone viral, attracting both devotees and curious tourists eager to experience its supposed good fortune firsthand.
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Opinion | Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' Plan Will Show How United The Arabs Really Are
- Friday February 14, 2025
- Opinion | Aditi Bhaduri
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the leader of the Muslim and Arab world, a factor that has deterred it from normalising and establishing diplomatic relations with Israel. Yet, it has also been challenged on this front.
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Why China Might Need Rest Of The West More With Trump Back In White House
- Friday January 17, 2025
- World News | The Conversation
Trump has a knack of antagonising and confusing China. During his first presidential campaign, he accused China of "raping" the US through unfair trade practices. But later in his first term he also called Chinese president Xi Jinping a "good friend"
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Opinion | Is There A Saudi Cameo In The Israel-Hamas Deal?
- Friday January 17, 2025
- Opinion | Dinesh Narayanan
While the Saudi aspectif it existsof the ceasefire deal may eventually be revealed, it is clear that the US and major powers in the Gulf have decided to militarily ring-fence Iran.
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S Jaishankar On India's Potential Role In Ending Global Conflicts
- Tuesday January 14, 2025
- World News | Press Trust of India
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has underlined India's potential role in ending global conflicts, saying that it is one of the few countries that is in a position to hold talks with both Russia and Ukraine, and with Israel and Iran.
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www.ndtv.com
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Russia's Ghost Fleet In Focus As West Sanctions Key Oil Sector
- Friday January 10, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Russia's shadow, or ghost, fleet was back in focus Friday after the country was hit by Western sanctions on its key oil sector.
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www.ndtv.com
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126 Dead In Huge Quake Near Mount Everest, Tremors Also Felt In Parts Of India
- Tuesday January 7, 2025
- World News | Edited by Samiran Mishra
At least 126 people were killed after an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hit Tibet near the Nepalese border today, news agency AFP said quoting Chinese media. The tremors of the earthquake were felt in parts of India, including Bihar, Assam and West Beng
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Excerpt | 'I Don't Even Know If There's A Strategy': On Israel-Palestine Conflict
- Wednesday January 1, 2025
- Book Excerpts | Stanly Johny
"'Isn't this mindless vengeance? Does this help Israel meet its long-term strategic objectives?' I asked the Israeli journalist. 'I don't know. I don't even know if there's a strategy,' he replied."
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Opinion | War Or Peace: What Will Become Of Middle East In 2025?
- Tuesday December 31, 2024
- Opinion | Syed Zubair Ahmed
West Asia in 2024 stands at a crossroads. While the region faces numerous challengesfrom political instability to economic dependence on oil there are also opportunities for transformation.
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Russia To Pursue Stronger Ties With India Amid Lack Of Trust With West
- Thursday December 19, 2024
- World News | Edited by Sanstuti Nath
With its lack of trust in the West, Russia is planning to build stronger ties with India among other countries.
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www.ndtv.com
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India's Diplomatic Move In North Korea Marks Significant Shift In Policy
- Tuesday December 17, 2024
- World News | Written by Abhishek Chakraborty
While the world is focused on central and west Asia and the actions of the West vis-a-vis the wars in the Middle East and Europe, India has been looking and acting eastward with its Act East policy.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why China Has Increased Visa-Free Travel For US Citizens, Others From West
- Tuesday December 17, 2024
- World News | Written by Anushree Jonko
China has been easing its visa policies in recent months to bring back international visitors. The country has also waived visa requirements for passport holders from 38 countries, allowing them to stay in China for up to 30 days.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | Delusion Is Dangerous: What Bangladesh And Yunus Must Understand
- Friday April 4, 2025
- Opinion | M Biswanath Sinha
To say that Bangladesh, which has 710 kilometres of coastline, is the sole guardian of the Bay of Bengal is to assert that Monaco is the absolute monarch of the Mediterranean.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Opinion | These 4 Small Nations Can Teach Something To Israel And Russia
- Monday March 24, 2025
- Opinion | Anil Trigunayat
The stories of Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan and Armenia-Azerbaijan are hopeful signs in an otherwise dysfunctional global order where neighbours, with the help of their respective benefactors, have been able to make way for peace.
-
www.ndtv.com
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S Jaishankar Highlights UN's Blunder On Kashmir, Calls For New World Order
- Tuesday March 18, 2025
- World News | Written by Abhishek Chakraborty
The injustice done by the West at the UN over Kashmir was highlighted at The Raisina Dialogue - a global multilateral conference held in New Delhi each year.
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www.ndtv.com
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Watch: Cat At Chinese Temple Blesses Visitors With High-Fives, Becomes Internet Sensation
- Tuesday March 4, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
Videos of the cat's endearing gesture have gone viral, attracting both devotees and curious tourists eager to experience its supposed good fortune firsthand.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' Plan Will Show How United The Arabs Really Are
- Friday February 14, 2025
- Opinion | Aditi Bhaduri
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the leader of the Muslim and Arab world, a factor that has deterred it from normalising and establishing diplomatic relations with Israel. Yet, it has also been challenged on this front.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Why China Might Need Rest Of The West More With Trump Back In White House
- Friday January 17, 2025
- World News | The Conversation
Trump has a knack of antagonising and confusing China. During his first presidential campaign, he accused China of "raping" the US through unfair trade practices. But later in his first term he also called Chinese president Xi Jinping a "good friend"
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | Is There A Saudi Cameo In The Israel-Hamas Deal?
- Friday January 17, 2025
- Opinion | Dinesh Narayanan
While the Saudi aspectif it existsof the ceasefire deal may eventually be revealed, it is clear that the US and major powers in the Gulf have decided to militarily ring-fence Iran.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
S Jaishankar On India's Potential Role In Ending Global Conflicts
- Tuesday January 14, 2025
- World News | Press Trust of India
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has underlined India's potential role in ending global conflicts, saying that it is one of the few countries that is in a position to hold talks with both Russia and Ukraine, and with Israel and Iran.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Russia's Ghost Fleet In Focus As West Sanctions Key Oil Sector
- Friday January 10, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Russia's shadow, or ghost, fleet was back in focus Friday after the country was hit by Western sanctions on its key oil sector.
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www.ndtv.com
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126 Dead In Huge Quake Near Mount Everest, Tremors Also Felt In Parts Of India
- Tuesday January 7, 2025
- World News | Edited by Samiran Mishra
At least 126 people were killed after an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hit Tibet near the Nepalese border today, news agency AFP said quoting Chinese media. The tremors of the earthquake were felt in parts of India, including Bihar, Assam and West Beng
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www.ndtv.com
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Excerpt | 'I Don't Even Know If There's A Strategy': On Israel-Palestine Conflict
- Wednesday January 1, 2025
- Book Excerpts | Stanly Johny
"'Isn't this mindless vengeance? Does this help Israel meet its long-term strategic objectives?' I asked the Israeli journalist. 'I don't know. I don't even know if there's a strategy,' he replied."
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | War Or Peace: What Will Become Of Middle East In 2025?
- Tuesday December 31, 2024
- Opinion | Syed Zubair Ahmed
West Asia in 2024 stands at a crossroads. While the region faces numerous challengesfrom political instability to economic dependence on oil there are also opportunities for transformation.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Russia To Pursue Stronger Ties With India Amid Lack Of Trust With West
- Thursday December 19, 2024
- World News | Edited by Sanstuti Nath
With its lack of trust in the West, Russia is planning to build stronger ties with India among other countries.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
India's Diplomatic Move In North Korea Marks Significant Shift In Policy
- Tuesday December 17, 2024
- World News | Written by Abhishek Chakraborty
While the world is focused on central and west Asia and the actions of the West vis-a-vis the wars in the Middle East and Europe, India has been looking and acting eastward with its Act East policy.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Why China Has Increased Visa-Free Travel For US Citizens, Others From West
- Tuesday December 17, 2024
- World News | Written by Anushree Jonko
China has been easing its visa policies in recent months to bring back international visitors. The country has also waived visa requirements for passport holders from 38 countries, allowing them to stay in China for up to 30 days.
-
www.ndtv.com