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Dmitry Medvedev: The West’s favourite who became Putin’s foremost champion

When Dmitry Medvedev served as the President of Russia between 2008 and 2012, the West saw him as a democrat who could bring Western-style democracy to Russia. But he went on to become the foremost champion of Vladimir Putin, who returned to the presidency in 2012.

Why over 460 Indian truck drivers have lost their licences in New Zealand

A major licensing crackdown in New Zealand has taken nearly 460 Indian truck drivers off the road, sparking fresh protests. Many affected drivers insist they were misled by a scam, involving dubious documentation from the UAE

What should world's colonisers be made to pay their former colonies?

What should the world’s colonisers be made to pay their former colonies? African leaders are calling for reparations to address colonial-era crimes, exploitation, and the lasting impact on their countries.

From Soviet collapse to superpower, Putin’s quest to restore Russia’s might

Since taking over Russia in 1999, Vladimir Putin has turned a nation grappling with the collapse of the Soviet Union into a superpower that it is today. He came to power on the promise of bringing political stability and handling national security strongly.

Jaishankar warns misuse of biological weapons by non-state actors is no longer a 'distant possibility'

Jaishankar on Monday cautioned that the misuse of biological weapons by non-state actors is no longer a “distant possibility” and called for a comprehensive overhaul of global biosecurity frameworks under the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC).

Why are wild pigs in California turning smurf-blue?

Scientists say the neon-blue tint is a warning sign of toxic rodent bait spreading through California’s food chain

Pakistan minister hints at Governor’s Rule in PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid uncertainty over Imran Khan

Pakistan’s junior law minister has hinted that the federal government may impose Governor’s Rule in PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as uncertainty deepens over the whereabouts of former prime minister Imran Khan.

Georgia accused of using WWI-era chemical weapon to quell pro-EU protests in 2024

A BBC investigation suggests authorities deployed obsolete, highly persistent agent "Camite" in water cannons against demonstrators

Boris Yeltsin: The man on the tank who dared to dismantle the Soviet empire and handed power to Putin

From 1991 to 1999, Yeltsin's eight-year rule was a rollercoaster of historic gains for freedom and crushing economic and political chaos, leaving a legacy as messy and contradictory as Russia itself

US Congress seeks probe after report claims defence chief ordered deadly follow-up strike on drug boat

US lawmakers are calling for urgent oversight after a report alleged that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a second strike to “kill everybody” aboard a suspected drug-smuggling vessel, prompting questions over the legality of the Trump administration’s operations off Venezuela.

Bangladesh: Hasina and UK MP Tulip Siddiq found guilty, sentenced in corruption case

A court in Dhaka has sentenced ousted Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in jail and her niece, British Labour MP Tulip Siddiq, to two years for alleged corruption linked to a government land allotment scheme.

Water-pocalyse in parts of Asia: Why are floods that claimed 1,000 lives so deadly?

Heavy rainfall triggered by tropical storms such as Cyclone Ditwah, Typhoon Koto, and Cyclone Senyar has unleashed widespread flooding and landslides across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia. The extreme weather has claimed the lives of over 1,000 people already, with hundreds of others still missing. Is climate change to blame for this watery chaos?

Who will replace Jerome Powell as US Fed Chair as Trump nears his final choice?

US President Donald Trump is preparing to select the next chair of the US Federal Reserve. The White House has narrowed its search to five contenders, and they could reshape American monetary policy for years. Jerome Powell’s term is ending in 2026, and internal divisions over rate cuts are growing

Japan: Why Princess Aiko is the monarchy's best hope to avert extinction

The debate has intensified following Aiko’s successful first solo official overseas trip to Laos in November, where she represented Emperor Naruhito

California investigators urge public’s help after Stockton birthday party shooting kills 4, including 3 children

Authorities in California are urging witnesses to a fatal Stockton birthday party shooting to come forward as the search for suspects continues

Seoul Mayor indicted over alleged illegal funding of 2021 election polls

South Korean prosecutors have indicted Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon for allegedly breaking political funding laws by having a supporter finance opinion polls ahead of the 2021 by-election

After Trump’s endorsement, conservative Asfura leads in Honduras election

After US President Donald Trump endorsed him in an act of unabashed foreign interference, conservative candidate Nasry 'Tito' Asfura is leading in preliminary and partial results of Honduras presidential election.

Trump offers to release 'perfect' MRI results, says he has no idea what part of body was scanned

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the 79-year-old president received "advanced imaging" in a "routine physical" and is in "exceptional physical health."

Chernobyl’s ruins, where no species dared to survive, are now home to strange radiation-powered fungi

Researchers find melanin-rich fungi inside the ruined reactor, thriving by converting gamma rays into energy

China’s state defence giants see revenue slump as corruption probes stall procurement: SIPRI

Revenues at China’s major state-owned defence companies fell last year as sweeping corruption investigations disrupted arms contracts and slowed procurement, according to a new SIPRI study. The decline stands in sharp contrast to the strong growth seen among global arms manufacturer

Govts deploy military across Asia as catastrophic floods continue to unfold

The Asian countries Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel on Monday to help the victims, stranded in the deadly floods and landslides.

Why has Israeli PM Netanyahu sought a presidential pardon? What happens next?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request for a presidential pardon, submitted while his corruption trial is still underway, has been described as unprecedented in the country's history. The appeal places President Isaac Herzog in an extraordinary position, and has drawn criticism from legal experts

Musk says work could become ‘optional’ and more like a ‘hobby’ in next 20 years as AI era accelerates

Musk has said that work could become optional within the next two decades, as rapid advances in artificial intelligence and robotics reshape the nature of human labour.

Stockton mass shooting: How a child’s birthday party turned into a deadly tragedy

A child’s birthday celebration in Stockton, US, took a tragic turn when a mass shooting left four people dead, including three children, and injured more than 10 others. With the shooter still at large, investigators believe this was a 'targeted' attack. They are now urging anyone with information to come forward, with Stockton Mayor announcing a $25,000 bounty

Police arrests 4 men involved in online satanic child-abuse network

Police arrested 4 men in Sydney on Thursday over their involvement in the satanic child abuse material ring. The suspects involved in distributing, and facilitating child abuse images and videos with satanic and ritualistic theme, through a website.

Indonesia floods leave 442 dead as rescuers race to reach cut-off Sumatra villages

Indonesia’s death toll from catastrophic floods and landslides has climbed to 442, with more than 400 people still missing as rescue teams race to reach isolated communities across Sumatra

Nifty, Sensex soar to record highs on stronger-than-expected Q2 GDP growth of 8.2%

Indian equity markets opened higher on Monday, December 1, 2025, lifted by optimism over potential interest-rate cuts. The BSE Sensex rose 359.25 points to 86,065.92, while the Nifty 50 gained 122.85 points to 26,325.80 at the start of trade, after closing at 85,706.67 and 26,202.95, respectively, in the previous session.

Trump says US to pause asylum decisions 'for long time' after White House shooting

The United States will maintain a pause on asylum decisions for “a long time,” President Donald Trump said Sunday, following the fatal shooting of a National Guard member near the White House by an Afghan national who had recently been granted asylum.

Trump vows ‘reverse migration’ after National Guard killing, announces sweeping immigration halt

Trump has said he will launch what he calls “reverse migration” after the National Guard shooting near the White House, doubling down on his hard-line immigration agenda during remarks aboard Air Force One.

Indian IT firms see sharp fall in H-1B approvals, down 70 per cent since 2015: Report

Indian IT firms secured just 4,573 new H-1B approvals in FY 2025 — a steep 70 per cent drop from 2015 — as President Donald Trump’s tougher stance on the visa programme reshapes hiring patterns, according to a new NFAP analysis cited by the Times of India.