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Violent protests escalate in Hong Kong as Beijing sends in army troops

A stand-off between the police and protesters at the Polytechnic University over the weekend, left over 500 people trapped on campus.

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.

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?