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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.

Global Pulse: Putin’s best Christmas gift ever, the Saudi Crown Prince deserves sanctions

Vladimir Putin made the smartest investment this year, for which he is now reaping the rewards.

Global Pulse: Austria’s draconian populism, South Africa’s break with dynasty, and the unworthiness of Trump’s security strategy

Austria's Anti-Immigrant experiment is the stuff of dreams for every far-right populist party ever.

Global Pulse: Japan’s joining the “Belt and Road Initiative,” Paris deal has been given a new life

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's move towards joining the Chinese belt and road initiative is slated to benefit his country.

Global Pulse: China’s ‘sharp power’, a Brexit do-over and Black women’s quest to save America

Chinese tactics are now being termed as 'sharp power', and re-doing the Brexit deal could be the wrong thing to do.

Global Pulse: What makes the legend of Putin bigger than Trump’s

Vladimir Putin seems to overshadowing Donald Trump in the global power play.

Global Pulse: Today’s arms race in an increasingly insecure world

The world seems to have embarked on a monumental arms race, with defence expenditure over the globe rising exponentially.

On Camera

Met Gala is the new aspirational red carpet for Indian celebrities. Move over, Cannes

This year, at the Met, Isha Ambani wore one of Rahul Mishra’s creations, which is a sari in name only. It marked his label’s debut at what is fashion’s biggest stage.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.