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America is still world’s most powerful nation at 250. But it must learn to lead differently

America's challenge is adapting to an international order where power is more diffused, technology outpaces institutions, alliances demand consultation rather than deference.

The US is getting something right — in Lebanon

A US-backed agreement could strengthen Lebanon's government and reduce Hezbollah's military role and create a path towards long-term stability in the region.

At Texas anti-feminism women’s summit, Erika Kirk said make more babies than you can afford

Billed as “Curated for H.E.R.”, the Women's Leadership Summit (WLS) promoted biblical womanhood, early marriage, motherhood, and that 'feminism is a lie'.

One bill to threaten them all & Kremlin has the last laugh

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

US & Japan unveil plans for military cooperation & projects with eye on countering China, Russia

In a joint statement to media, US President Joe Biden & Japanese PM Fumio Kishida mentioned projects ranging from missiles to moon landings and weighed in on Gaza-Israel, Ukraine-Russia.

Those of Indian descent are part of the American dream. Attacks on them must be taken seriously

In recent history, hate crimes against those of Indian descent in the US can be traced back to 1980s when a gang known as ‘Dotbusters’ targeted Indian Americans in New York-New Jersey.

Alabama executes man using nitrogen gas, first new execution method in US

Kenneth Smith, convicted of a 1988 murder-for-hire, is the first to be executed using a new method of capital punishment since lethal injections began in the US four decades ago.

Taiwan President-elect meets US lawmakers, hopes for support to bolster ‘self-defence’

Lai Ching-te of the DPP said that freedom and democracy are values Taiwan shares with US, its significant arms supplier.

A Guide to Essential Travel Insurance for Your USA Trip

When setting out from India to the United States, it's crucial to prioritize travel insurance for a smooth and worry-free journey. The United States...

USA asks China to reign in Iran to stop actions by Houthi rebels in Red Sea, reports Financial Times

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan discussed the issue in meetings with Liu Jianchao, head of the International Liaison Department of China's Communist Party.

On Camera

The tank isn’t dead. It just needs a robotic army around it

Russia's 22 July mechanised assault southeast of Dobropillia deserves closer scrutiny than another declaration of the tank's death.

Attacks on UAE vessels raise risks for Indian crude imports. But LPG, LNG supplies far more vulnerable

India may avoid a crude supply crunch, but persistent attacks on Gulf shipping could raise freight, insurance and fuel costs, while putting LPG and LNG supplies at risk

As India-China face-off in Arunachal Pradesh, MEA says state of border will reflect state of ties

Face-off happened late July when patrol parties of 2 countries came face to face in remote Taksing village. The Chinese are said to have returned in early August.

Guru RSS is cautioning shishya Modi govt. Bhagwat’s endorsement of Gen Z has an Indira lesson

It’s evident Bhagwat was watching from a distance and was worried about youth’s anger towards Modi govt. The first thing he did was to demolish any criticism of Gen Z protesters as anti-national.