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Iran, Israel and the potential for miscalculation
The Middle East has been waiting with bated breath for Israel’s response to Iran’s attack last weekend as the spectre of regional conflict seems closer than
India election 2024 phase 1: Who votes and what’s at…
EXPLAINERA total of 102 constituencies in 21 states will vote on April 19 for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections.The first of seven phases of the Indian
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 784
As the war enters its 784th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Fighting At least 17 people were killed in
Police make multiple arrests in ‘largest gold theft in Canadian…
Police say five suspects arrested, three more being sought over theft of 6,600 gold bars at Toronto airport last year.Police in Canada have arrested multiple pe
Why is Pakistan expelling Afghan refugees?
Afghanistan says the move is illegal, but Pakistan insists it’s for security reasons.Hundreds of thousands of Afghans are being forced to leave Pakistan as pa
After the Hurricane
The effect the carbon footprint of rich countries is having on developing nations who enjoy very few of the benefits.There can be no denying that wealthier coun
Brazil football legend Romario announces comeback at 58
Many will recall Romario’s starring role at the 1994 World Cup, but he’s registered to play again in Brazilian football.At 58, Brazilian football legend Rom
How tennis and padel are thriving in Qatar
Racket sports are very popular in Qatar, starting with tennis that draws to Doha the top players like Tunisian champion Ons Jabeur. The popularity of P
James to headline another US ‘Dream Team’ at the Paris…
Thirty-nine-year-old LeBron James will team up with a host of other top NBA players to go for gold at the Paris games.The NBA’s all-time leading scorer LeBron
Spain leads European push to recognise Palestine, risking Israel’s wrath
Spain is on a mission. As Israel’s war on Gaza rages on for a seventh month, with almost 34,000 Palestinians killed, Madrid wants to recognise Palestine as a
Why is Germany maintaining economic ties with China?
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been on a three-day visit to China in a bid to shore economic ties.Germany is China’s biggest European trade partner. But, B
Iran’s Raisi reiterates warnings as Israel mulls response to air…
As the world calls for calm, President Raisi vows ‘slightest attack’ will be met with a ‘strong and fierce response’.The “tiniest attack” by Israel
