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Global Pulse: Saudi Arabia might stand to learn something from South Korea, and the fate of 200,000 Salvadorans are in Trump’s hands

The Trump administration is about to deport thousands of immigrants from El Salvador, showcasing yet another weak policy in his scandalous presidency.

Global Pulse: North Korea to send a high-level delegation to Winter Olympics

North Korea and South Korea began the new year with a pledge to open up talks again, for the first time in two years.

Global Pulse: Anti-government protests in Iran continue to rage, and Trump’s silence on Latin America might be a good sign

The uproar in Iran has not died down, and its extreme significance is very much in the global spotlight.

Global Pulse: From Iran to Cuba, a New Year fraught with protests

While there is no telling what course the protests in Iran will take, the mass demonstrations are being scrutinised by all major geopolitical players.

Global Pulse: Iran’s Dark Ages, the solution to North Korea, and America’s child marriages

At the start of 2018, two rivals continue to preoccupy American diplomats. While one should expect things for Iran to get much worse before they get better, a semblance of a solution with Pyongyang may finally be a possibility.

Global Pulse: Israel is plagued by corruption, and the Iran-Saudi rivalry is furthering feminism

While the rest of the world might be watching the Iran-Saudi Arabia rivalry with bated breath, women have a reason to rejoice.

Global Pulse: Putin may be in trouble, and there is fear over a Chinese economic takeover of Pakistan

Putin is holding a sham election after barring his biggest opponent, which gives the impression that he may not be as confident as he lets on.

Global Pulse: The Middle East is going through some realignment, and Pakistan is trying hard to control its own narrative

Pro-peace with India voices are being stifled in Pakistan as the security state tries to control a narrative, while 2017 has been a good year for France.

Global Pulse: Drama in Jerusalem’s name, Theresa May has a problem again, China wants to be the global face of human rights

Britain's deputy prime minister has resigned, which might add to the EU's problems, along with Poland's increasingly authoritarian outlook.

Global Pulse: Catalonia’s regional elections will decide the future of Spain, and Georgia is on the cusp of a “nuclear showdown”

Catalonia's regional vote will take place Thursday, with Europe closely watching.

On Camera

Stop asking fans to explain why they like Taylor Swift. Belittling Swifties reeks of sexism

She’s perhaps the only artist that one still has to offer a ‘reason’ for liking. No one bats an eye if you like Harry Styles or Beyonce. But god forbid you express your love for Swift publicly.

CBDT signs record 125 Advance Pricing Agreements, 31% more than last year

The 125 APAs include 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 39 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). The total number of APAs since the start of the APA programme has risen to 641, with 506 UAPAs and 135 BAPAs.

Agniveer applicants in Army up nearly 10% compared to last year

This year, the Army has scheduled an online combined examination that will span 174 locations across the country. The examination window is from April 22 to May 7.

44 years on, two things that have changed in Modi’s BJP, and one that hasn’t

As the BJP heads for a likely third successive term in power, it's fascinating to debate how true it looks to the original proposition: a party with a difference.