In a wide-ranging conversation, Bahiyyih Nakhjavani reflects on the unsettled nature of identity, the limits of historical truth and the moral responsibility of writing about people who can no longer speak for
The financial success of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama is drawing renewed scrutiny, with critics questioning the rapid rise in their net worth since leaving the White House.
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In 1864 Abraham Lincoln stood for reelection. He thought he might lose, mostly because the war was going badly, although the war started to turn in the Union’s favor as the election
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Despite the ongoing challenges in China’s property market, construction activity continues in areas like northwest Beijing, where private developer Longfor remains one of the few non-state players still active. This development reflects
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Germany’s conservative leader Friedrich Merz is pushing for rapid coalition negotiations with the Social Democratic Party (SPD) after his Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) secured victory in Sunday’s federal election. Despite months of fierce
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Russia-Pakistan relations have been in the spotlight in recent months – from the visits of high-level delegations to the signing of various cooperation agreements, trade deals, and even joint counterterrorism exercises. All
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“When I am formulated, sprawling on a pin” (from T.S. Eliot’s poem The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, first published 1915) Click here for Part One and here for Part Two
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In a strategic move to strengthen its rural economy, China recently unveiled its “No. 1 central document” for 2025, which focuses on advancing rural reforms and revitalization efforts. As the first policy
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has expressed deep concern over the increasing number of Indian fishermen being detained by the Sri Lankan Navy, urging the central government to take decisive action
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Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday, accusing them of failing to deliver on key promises regarding the economy and
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In a pivotal German election held on Sunday, preliminary exit polls indicate that the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has secured a plurality in the Bundestag, positioning Friedrich Merz to likely succeed
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by Luxman Aravind In recent days, the country has found itself submerged in a series of incidents that have shocked the public consciousness. These events are being justified and explained away with
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Javier Milei has emerged victorious in Argentina’s Senate despite being embroiled in a cryptocurrency scandal, solidifying his political agenda with a key electoral reform victory. Senators voted 43 in favor and 20
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by Our Correspondent in Colombo Less than 24 hours. Yes, just under a single revolution of this beleaguered planet, and our beloved Minister of Public Security—a paragon of wisdom who, by some
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There are days when the dusk of events settles heavily on me, and I try to find a way to retreat into a quiet corner and throw myself into the world of
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The stranglehold of bureaucratic inefficiency in Sri Lanka has evolved from a mere administrative hurdle into an outright betrayal of national development. The government’s failure—or perhaps reluctance—to confront this deep-rooted administrative rot
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