Who decides the future of Iran? Who holds the authority to speak for a people under repression? These are questions that have guided the work of Emily Schrader, an American-born journalist, activist,
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The Indian Ocean, once envisioned as an “Ocean of Peace,” is entering a phase of strategic uncertainty that Sri Lanka cannot afford to ignore. Developments unfolding far beyond its shores, particularly in
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Bangladesh emerged in 1971 with the promise of democracy, equality, and self‑determination. The 1972 Constitution enshrined those ideals, and the first general election in 1973 handed Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Awami League an
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For decades, Pakistan has been described as “strategically located.” The phrase is convenient, but it understates the reality. Pakistan does not simply occupy space between regions-it sits within the fault lines that
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Recently, while reporting on farmer-owned enterprises, Mint India highlighted the revival of Kala Namak, an aromatic, short-grain rice also known as Buddha rice. Legend has it that Lord Buddha distributed seeds of
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OpenAI announced plans to nearly double its workforce from 4,500 to 8,000 by the end of 2026, according to a report by the Financial Times. The AI startup intends to deploy most
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Egypt announced on Saturday that it will pay $1.3 billion in outstanding arrears to international oil companies by June, moving up its previously scheduled repayment timeline. The decision comes as the North
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The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) countries declared on Saturday that they are prepared to take all necessary measures to safeguard global energy supplies and ensure the security of
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India will revoke temporary fare caps on domestic flights starting Monday, according to a government order reviewed by Reuters, ending restrictions that were introduced in December following mass cancellations by market leader
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Employees at Meta have begun noticing subtle signs that a new era was dawning. Around the time Mark Zuckerberg launched his first cost-cutting measures in late 2022, rumors spread that clocks disappeared
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Despite being the most universal human experience, aging remains a scientific enigma. A recent survey conducted at the Gordon Research Conference in Newry, Maine, has revealed just how little consensus exists among
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Illegal gold mining has exploded along Costa Rica’s northern border, spreading over more than 3,000 hectares and overwhelming local authorities, according to reports highlighted by El Pais. The region, which began as
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Iran’s Kurdish militias are adopting a patient strategy: they will not move against the Islamic Republic until the regime shows signs of real vulnerability. According to reports highlighted by El Pais, the
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One of the first targets struck by Israel in its renewed offensive against Hezbollah this month was a bank branch in Beirut. Images broadcast on Lebanese television showed charred $100 bills scattered
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