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Sunday, October 5, 2025
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Topic: Lebanon

Corruption is not the root cause of the Arab world’s problems

To start with, Middle East and North Africa countries have problems in producing economic value for distribution.

Street protests around the world show democracy is on the march, not in retreat

If democracy means rule of the people, and a demand for social equality, then we are witnessing its flowering in the most populous parts of the world.

Israel and Hezbollah exchange cross-border fire first time in four years

Hezbollah claimed that it managed to destroy an Israeli army tank, killing and injuring those inside it. Israel, however, rubbished the claim.

Global Pulse: America’s secret war in Yemen and the first Lebanese election since 2009

America has involved itself in yet another war it doesn't belong in. The Holocaust exhibition in America reveals shocking details of its complacency. Meanwhile, the Lebanese elections are seeing the emergence of many progressive issues. 

Global Pulse: The most unstable part of the world

The Middle East's precarious stability is hanging by a thread. For all his far reaching reforms and moves, Mohammad bin Salman could be in for trouble, while Iran plays its game rather smoothly.

Global Pulse: Hezbollah is Iran’s partner in crime, Thailand’s ex-PM missing

A crisp roundup of the international news and views.

On Camera

Indian Left is obsessed with Latin America. Rahul Gandhi’s visit not surprising

If you are a trained ‘intellectual’ from JNU, Jadavpur, as well as TISS, then Latin America, its intellectual contributions, and its centrality in the worldwide fight against ugly capitalism are not to be downplayed.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.