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Trump’s climate denial gives China its moment to lead. At COP29, it’ll seize the opportunity

For China, it's not just about simply addressing the climate crisis—Trump presidency brings a strategic opportunity to surpass the US as the dominant climate leader.

Trump unpredictable, Modi dependable? On trade, it’s just the opposite

The Modi government must reflect on the reputation it is building for India. It is fueling a perception of unpredictability.

Kamala Harris’ defeat no loss for women’s movement. Wiles appointment as chief of staff a win

A statement conveying that war must end as it’s harming women and children and causing chaos would have projected Harris as an international leader wanting to end conflicts.

Geopolitics has reached third inflexion point since WW II, Cold War. An opportunity for India

While the present moment belongs to China, the next two decades can belong to India, provided we are ready to pursue bi-partisanship and take bold decisions.

No matter who wins this American election, US foreign policy won’t see a dramatic shift

How should India respond if Trump returns? Rethink its own need for external validation.

North Korea tourism ad is unsettling. Like an awkward Baywatch with Russians in bikinis

The video, posted on the Reddit thread 'r/northkorea,' shows young Russians reveling in the sun in one of the world’s most secluded countries.

‘Ineffective’: US condemns Iran’s missile attack on Israel

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said their military forces helped Israel defenses defeat the attack & Biden administration is working with Israeli officials on next steps.

Should India trust US? Answer that with strategic realism, not Cold War conspiracy theories

It is not only about strengthening India's defence capabilities but also carries a clear geopolitical message: Empowering India is in the West’s interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

US, China fighting for influence in the ‘Global South’. Divide-and-rule is the strategy

Even nations that are positioned as supply chain alternatives to China do not hold back from challenging the West’s interventionist policies.

Will Jake Sullivan’s Beijing trip fix China-US ties? It’s a substitute for Biden’s absence

Many on Weibo are speculating that Sullivan’s trip may be more about pursuing US interests than improving US-China relations.

On Camera

Bodoland poll loss a wake-up call for Assam BJP. Zubeen’s death puts CM Sarma in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Aerial warfare analyst Tom Cooper faults India’s military PR, says Pakistan does it better

In post on social media, Cooper narrated experience of MiG-21 researcher from Germany who wanted to attend aircraft’s farewell ceremony in India, and the roadblocks he faced. 

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.