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Global Pulse: Trump’s ultimate disaster in the Middle East

With his plans to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, Trump might create havoc in the Middle East.

From his tax plan to Jerusalem,Trump’s touching all the wrong chords

Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel spells trouble for the Middle East, and could very well bury the already precarious situation in further turmoil— just as American citizens could be buried under debt if his new tax plan is put in place. 

Global Pulse: Donald Trump is merely a vehicle of universal anger

Nationalism, nativism and xenophobia are having a rerun across the world. Donald Trump is only the vehicle of that anger.

Global Pulse: Trouble in Trump-Land

Donald Trump notoriously has no filter, and this time the victims of his tweets happen to be across the pond. The North Korean missile test is a necessary reality check for the US— coming at a difficult time for American foreign policy, as their Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, might be making an exit. 

Global Pulse: What to make of North Korea’s missile launch

North Korea's latest missile launch leaves the international community lost in a diplomatic maze.

Global Pulse: Did Trump end up making Iran great again?

Five years ago, it would've been unimaginable to live in a world with a truly patriotic Iran and a deeply autocratic Poland.

Global Pulse: Mnangagwa no better than Mugabe, Trump isn’t as dangerous as we thought

Zimbabwe's new leader has a murky track record, as does Pervez Musharraf, who seems to be eyeing a return to power. A powerful status quo is also being established in the Middle East, with Bashar al-Assad in Syria being backed by Russia- and an unreliable American foreign policy.

Global Pulse: The lessons being ignored from the Egypt terror strike

While London experienced mass hysteria over a false terrorist attack, Egypt witnessed one of the worst episodes of terror in recent history, showing the increasing role of terror in our lives — and the heartbreaking familiarity with which we respond to it.

Global Pulse: From Saudi Arabia to Zimbabwe, the world is in flux

While processes for reform have been set in motion across the globe, change seldom comes without risks. From Saudi Arabia, which is going through its own Arab Spring, to Zimbabwe, which is still coming to terms with the end of a 37-year old dictatorship, risks abound.

Global Pulse: Putin to gain enormously from the new European crisis

As instability and chaos continue to take root in Europe, ringing alarm bells across the Western world, Putin would be a happy man.

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Staying indoors to avoid tanning? Go out, beat the summer tan with this homemade scrub

Using sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, and showering twice a day are just some of the ways. But if you’re looking to reduce tanning naturally, there are several home remedies that can help.

Cash-strapped Karnataka hikes fuel tax by Rs 3/l, could earn Rs 2,500-3,000 cr more per yr

Move to bring down differences in commodity prices with neighbouring states, says government. Oppn, dealers blame it on welfare, Congress's guarantees.

With an eye on China, IAF expands taxi track at Leh airport, new shelters being built

Expanded taxi track is smaller than those meant for civilian operations, but is long enough for fighters & military transport aircraft to operate.

Sangh wants BJP to know it’s not dispensable. It’s a rap on the knuckles, nothing more

Occasional lovers’ tiffs have marked history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power.