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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicUS presidential debate

Topic: US presidential debate

90 mins is a long time in politics. Trump-Biden debate may be the push Democratic Party needed

The first 2024 presidential debate summed up the choice before US voters – a candidate who could not complete his sentences and a convicted felon with an inclination to lie most of the time.

India denies visas to ‘thousands’ of Chinese tech workers & Biden falters in debate with Trump

Reports also discuss low-income Indians' 'unhappiness' with Modi, the absence of laws against marital rape, and why charges were brought against Arundhati Roy.

Biden couldn’t answer that single burning question in the debate. It’ll cost the Democrats

The trouble for the Democrats is that their choices are bad. Even Biden’s Vice President, Kamala Harris, admitted that he had a slow start. The calls for him to step aside will only grow.

Will Biden step down? Panic grips Democrats as debate gives Trump leg-up in US presidential race

One senior Democratic strategist said it would be unprecedented for the incumbent to pull out this late in the election cycle, but there would be calls for Biden to do just that.

Gloves are off as US presidential candidates slug it out — from ‘disaster Biden’ to ‘whiner Trump’

The televised 90-minute clash on CNN took place far earlier than any modern presidential debate, more than four months before the November 5 Election Day.

‘They are both horrible candidates’ — Biden-Trump debate stumps polarised American voters

Biden and Trump were under pressure to display their command of issues and avoid verbal gaffes as they sought a breakout moment in a race that has been deadlocked for months.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.