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Masoud Pezeshkian's victory in Iran's presidential elections has brought hope for easing tensions over Tehran's nuclear program, defeating ultra-conservative Saeed Jalili with support from former president Hassan Rouhani. Despite not being the prima...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been appointed to a new government after a six-week election campaign. Starmer, who has never served in or led a government, has a plethora of lawmakers to choose from, including Treasury chief Rachel Reeves a...

French voters face historic snap parliamentary elections that could usher in the first far-right government since WWII or result in no clear majority. Competing blocs include the far-right National Rally, Macron's centrist alliance, and the left-lea...

Prof. Alexander Dynkin discussed the significance of the Primakov Readings International Forum and the role of BRICS in shaping global economic trends. He emphasized India's pivotal role in BRICS and highlighted the growth potential in Russia-India ...

Thousands of workers are trafficked to Southeast Asia to commit cyber fraud on their fellow citizens over social media. Ex-serviceman Botcha Sankhar, who was forced to work in the scam compounds of Cambodia for six months, unravels the modus operand...

At the Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin praised the strong US-India relationship. He talked about advancements in co-producing armoured vehicles and fighter jet engines. He emphasised the shared values between the ...

The International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) highlighted India's expanding defence role and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region, which could further intensify the competitive nature of India-China relations. India's focus on being a p...

The problem for the West, though, is that China's industrial dominance is underpinned by decades of experience using the power of a one-party state to pull all the levers of government and banking, while encouraging frenetic competition among privat...

The problem for the West, though, is that China's industrial dominance is underpinned by decades of experience using the power of a one-party state to pull all the levers of government and banking, while encouraging frenetic competition among privat...

The 'Primakov Readings' Forum in Moscow will discuss BRICS priorities in the context of Russian Presidency of BRICS. The theme is 'Russia in the Global Context' with key attendees like Yury Ushakov and Sergey Lavrov.

Angry words abounded Monday, with Katz accusing Spain of "rewarding terror" by recognising a Palestinian state, and saying that "the days of the Inquisition are over". He referred to the infamous Spanish institution started in the 15th century to ma...

France has announced a plan to triple the number of Indian students by 2030, aiming to welcome around 30,000 students within six years. This initiative enhances France's appeal as a destination for global education, attracting students with its mult...

Indian infrastructure projects in Africa have significantly enhanced ties between the two regions, according to S Kuppuswamy, a senior executive from the Shapoorji Pallonji group. He emphasized the importance of collaboration between Indian and US d...

Taiwan's new leader, Lai Ching-te, has provoked China into military drills around the island in response to his inauguration and calls for Beijing to cease threats. China views Taiwan as a rebel province, while Lai asserts the country's separate sta...

Global nickel prices have surged following violent unrest in New Caledonia, a major nickel producer. Social unrest erupted over French constitutional changes allowing certain residents to vote in elections. New Caledonia holds significant nickel res...

Delhi faces extreme heat due to climate change, impacting outdoor workers, low-income communities, and informal houses. Heat action plans lack adjustments like school timings, water use suspension, and power supply to health facilities. Met office i...

China supports Moscow in the Ukraine war despite Western pressure. Beijing backs President Vladimir Putin, exporting essential dual-use products monthly. Western sanctions target Russia's struggle to sustain the assault without Beijing's support.

Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan recently expressed deep gratitude on LinkedIn for his late mother's profound influence, particularly poignant as he faced his first Mother's Day without her. He credited her resilience and selflessness, emphasizing ho...

The hypercolour image of a dark hill and lava flow is pretty enough -- but its high-tech artificial intelligence origins make it special. He admits the resulting work was not exactly what he had in mind, " a flaming mountain with flowing lava and a ...