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Israel elections: Why only coalitions have ruled so far, could this time be different
October 26, 2026 8:41 pm
Israel's election on October 27 is expected to be a national referendum on its governance, security, and democratic character. No single political party has ever won a majority on its own. Here's what to know about the key dates and parties.
Brazil election: 2 reasons Lula trumped predictions of defeat to win historic fourth term
October 26, 2026 10:27 pm
Lula Brazil election 2026: Lula overturned a first-round deficit to secure a historic fourth term as Brazil’s president. He now faces a conservative Congress, economic pressures and strained relations with Washington.
As China's leaders huddle for 'Fifth Plenum' today, an expert explains its significance
October 26, 2026 3:06 pm
What can the closed-door event reveal about Chinese leaders? Underneath official language about party discipline lie clues about plans for the Communist Party’s functioning, in turn influencing the Chinese economy and foreign policy.
How Starlink, Starshield pause exposed Ukraine’s drone warfare vulnerability
October 25, 2026 6:39 pm
Speed restrictions on Starlink and Starshield disrupted Ukrainian drone operations before connectivity was restored. The episode has raised questions about who controls the satellite networks crucial to Ukraine's war effort.
Pakistan’s ‘Form 47 government’: Why India uses the term as criticism
October 25, 2026 5:15 pm
Why has India invoked Pakistan’s ‘Form 47 government’ at international fora to criticise the State, and when did the term first gain prominence? We explain.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s political ad is only the latest in a long tradition of negative advertising in the US
October 25, 2026 9:23 pm
Negative campaigning has been part of US elections for centuries. From newspaper attacks to AI-generated ads, the tactics have evolved, but their effectiveness remains disputed.
As Europe sees protest wave, understanding the economics of social unrestSubscriber Only
October 24, 2026 7:36 am
France, Albania, Belgium, Italy, Portugal: People across European countries are hitting the streets. Why do such protests happen, and what could be their economic consequences? Udit Misra explains in his weekly Graphs, Data, Perspectives column
Why a labour rights activist's detention has put a broad China law under scrutiny
October 23, 2026 2:14 pm
The detention of Feng Rui has renewed questions about the ‘picking quarrels and provoking troubles law’, which has also been invoked against dissenters in China.
Student protesters in France have a new slogan, 'Bismillah, C’est Les Ténèbres'. What does it mean?
October 23, 2026 1:27 pm
The use of the new slogan mirrors the grim humor baked into the Cockroach movement in India, which has also been led by students calling for a better education system.
Mecca defence pact full text finally out: What role it gives Pakistan in a changing West Asia
October 21, 2026 5:58 pm
The Mecca agreement is geared more towards military capacity building than NATO-style mutual defence. It also points to Pakistan’s growing presence in West Asia as the US protective umbrella shrinks.
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