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No more separate entrances for women & men in eateries as Saudi eases segregation curbs

Previously, eateries in Saudi Arabia required to have one entrance for women and families and another for men on their own. 

Flawed strategy, fading poll prospects — Why Kamala Harris ended her bid for US presidency

Kamala Harris launched her campaign in January this year and her popularity peaked in June when she took on leading Democratic candidate Joe Biden in a TV debate.

COP25, UN ‘s climate change conclave, kick-starts year-long effort to ‘save the world’

For the next two weeks, several stakeholders will hold discussions about the path forward in combating climate change.   

Qatar is trying to revive ties with Gulf states after over 2 years of hostility

Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states cut diplomatic and economic ties with Qatar in 2017, accusing it of backing terror groups.

Global death toll from landmines doubled since 2013, says report

According to the Landmine Monitor report, 71 per cent of the casualties were civilians out of which half were children.

Why is Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour party being accused of anti-Semitism?

Over the past three years, hundreds of complaints have been filed against party members for offensive, anti-Semitic comments.

How Indian manufactured auto-rickshaws became a symbol of Iraqi protests

Auto-rickshaws are providing essential emergency services in Iraq after the public works system broke down in the country due to protests.

Landslide victory for pro-democracy camp in Hong Kong district elections

A record 71 per cent people voted in the elections and the pro-democracy parties won a majority in 17 out of 18 councils.

Why is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu being indicted by Israel’s Attorney General?

Netanyahu is facing three different corruption charges ranging from breach of trust and fraud to bribery.

US reverses its position on Israeli settlements in West Bank, says they are not ‘illegal’

In a recent press conference, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the West Bank issue should be negotiated by Israel and Palestine themselves.

On Camera

Who is an Indian woman? Laapataa Ladies Oscar entry shows she must be submissive too

The sweeping statements by Film Federation of India Oscar jury dismiss the urban Indian woman’s life, and struggles, as foreign.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?