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Democrats flip Florida seat representing Trump’s Mar-a-Lago in surprise upset

Republicans hold wide majority in Florida statehouse, so the upset will have little effect on state politics. But it represents a symbolic win for Democrats and warning sign for Republicans.

US drafts 15-point plan to help end Iran war as Trump pushes talks

The proposal details remain unclear, though Trump has publicly mused that any agreement would have to include a prohibition on Tehran obtaining nuclear power in any form.

A wound unhealed: Bangladesh PM Tarique recalls 1971 ‘pre-planned massacre’ by Pakistan on Genocide Day

Post the fall of Hasina govt, under interim leadership of Yunus, Liberation War narratives & revisionism became a key point of discussion amid improvement in Bangladesh-Pakistan ties.

Who is Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr—once IRGC’s ‘dark horse’, now Iran’s new security chief

The appointment of Zolghadr, one of the senior most leaders of Iran’s Revolution and its wars, places him at the centre of the country’s most strategic body.

Trump method of war: US President’s ramblings on Iran, ambiguity on end goal & Pakistan ‘peace’ talks

This is the transcript of ‘Cut The Clutter’ Episode 1815, on Trump's shifting & often contradictory signals, from calls for 'total surrender' to talk of reclaiming enriched uranium.

Saudi Arabia & UAE take steps towards joining Iran war—WSJ report

The reported moves by Washington’s Gulf partners indicate growing frustration with Iran, which has responded to US-Israeli attacks by hitting targets in several nearby nations.

Bangladesh likely to commission first nuclear reactor soon—a slow start amid deepening energy crisis

It had initially been planned under the ousted Hasina govt for early last year, but technical complexity of integrating atomic power into grid caused delays.

Ukraine strikes Russia’s largest oil export terminal in Primorsk, damage to fuel tank triggers fire

Ukraine’s Chief of General Staff Andrii Hnatov confirms that the Transneft-Port Primorsk oil terminal in the Leningrad region was struck.

‘Islamic NATO’ in the making? Turkey, Saudi, Egypt and Pakistan aim for new strategic bloc

According to a report in Middle East Eye, the foreign ministers of the four countries held talks on the sidelines of the Riyadh summit of Islamic countries.

Two more Indian LPG vessels transit Strait of Hormuz via ‘Iran-approved’ coastal route

New Delhi: Two additional Indian-flagged vessels carrying liquefied petroleum gas are making their way through the Strait of Hormuz, ship-tracking data show, following a...

On Camera

Religion was not a consistent barrier for temple or mosque entry in India. It’s caste doing

Brahmins and Ashraafs not only set the rules for social climbing but also imposed rigid categories on the masses through their proximity to British power.

India’s strategic oil reserves tell a tale of structural constraints & stalled expansion. Here’s why

India’s oil reserves, which can last just 74-75 days, are much less than other major economies. Japan, for instance, holds reserves for 254 days.

India-Japan to finalise deal to co-develop & co-produce UNICORN mast ‘soon’, says Japanese envoy

The countries signed a memorandum for co-development of UNICORN masts in November 2024. India has been second Asian nation to have such an agreement with Tokyo, after Philippines.

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.