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How did the wealth tax become a central election issue in the US?

Presidential candidates Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders have proposed ambitious plans to tax the super rich to tackle rising income inequality.

Hong Kong on ‘brink of total breakdown’ due to protests, says city police

The pro-democracy protests entered its most violent phase after a 22-year-old protester died after the police used live fire against them.

Saudi Arabia opens back channel with Houthi rebels, aims to end Yemen war

In a bid to end the war, Saudi Arabia is negotiating with all concerned parties to broker a wider peace deal.

Does Iran’s gradual withdrawal from 2015 deal indicate a path towards nuclear weapons?

In its most recent move, Iran has resumed uranium enrichment at Fordow despite a ban on nuclear materials.

Why does German Finance Minister want more EU integration?

In a surprising move, Finance Minister Olaf Scholz called for the deposit guarantee scheme in the Banking Union – a move that Germany was fundamentally against.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Abiy Ahmed’s Ethiopia is rocked by violence, 78 killed

Protests in Ethiopia’s Oromia region against the treatment of a prominent activist turned into raging sectarian violence last week.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announces ban on all political advertisements

The move comes just days after Facebook made a public case in favour of political ads citing 'freedom of speech'.

It’s all about Brexit in UK’s pre-Christmas general elections

Holding early general elections in UK is an attempt by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to win a fresh mandate for his Brexit deal and resolve the deadlock.

Democrats more pro-India than Republicans, claims US political scientist

In recent years, US public opinion on India has been quite favourable but the revocation of Article 370 has led to substantial backlash.

Boris Johnson manages to get nod for Brexit bill, but not for sticking to deadline

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that if the EU agrees to extend the Brexit deadline, he would be forced to call a general election.

On Camera

Arvind Subramanian on India having missed its chance to rationalise GST rates — ‘moment has passed’

Speaking at an event, the former CEA says he no longer thinks fuel & electricity should be included in GST and added that India has only now, 7 yrs later, reached pre-GST revenue levels.

Record 16.7% growth in defence production in a year — PSUs contribute 79.2% & private sector 20.8%

Ministry of Defence claims 60 percent rise in indigenous defence production in past 5 yrs, attributing it to policy reforms and soaring defence exports.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.