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Global Pulse: Crisis in the Maldives as former President and two Justices arrested

Abdulla Yameen, the president of the Maldives, declared a state of emergency on Monday and sent troops to the Supreme Court.

Global Pulse: China won’t let its women wash their dirty #MeToo linen in public

Also, when the Saudi Crown Prince visits the UK in the coming weeks, Theresa May must ensure that Britain does not trade away its principles and values.

Global Pulse: The upcoming Russian election is a sham that shouldn’t be legitimised

In a widely criticized move, Poland's increasingly authoritarian right-wing government has criminalized the term "death camps", as well as any suggestion of "the Polish nation/state" being complicit in Nazi crimes.

Global Pulse: It looks like Berlusconi is going to be back in power in Italy

Ireland will hold a referendum on abortion in May, in which the people will be asked whether they want to repeal of retain the the ban on abortions.

Global Pulse: Thailand’s postponed elections shows the junta wants to keep a grip on power

The United States has been fighting an endless war in Afghanistan, with not foreseeable conclusion to the conflict. The Thai junta is doing its best to cling to power in the country, and the Czech Republic is only the latest country to embark on right-wing journey in Europe. 

Global Pulse: Turkey and the Syrian Kurds are at war, opening up a new front

Meanwhile, Aung San Suu Kyi could still help the persecuted Rohingyas.

Global Pulse: The Czech Republic is gearing up for a momentous election

While the Czech Republic prepares for its election Friday, Liberia just swore in their new president, a former football player.

Global Pulse: Press freedom is at stake in the Philippines

The Iranian regime acknowledging the protesters' demands is "new and significant because it signals a willingness to open up in order to stay in power."

Global Pulse: North and South Korea will march under one flag at the Olympics next month

Meanwhile, hyperinflation in Venezuela has worsened, leaving the economy crippled.

Global Pulse: The ‘blurred’ lines between yes & no, free speech & hate speech, & Trump’s separate realities

Germany has long striven to be the land where the thin line between free speech and hate speech remains clear, but this line is now increasingly blurred.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.