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Dilip Hiro
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Putin’s diplomatic jugglery: How Kremlin has maintained close ties with arch-enemies Iran and Israel
The Russian president has built influence in the Middle East by balancing diverse interests.
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Why ambitious China and isolated Saudi Arabia have found a common ally in Pakistan
The two countries have stepped in to support Pakistan after the US cut in financial and military aid.
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From climate change to trade and NATO, Donald Trump seems to be uniting the world (against himself)
We’re entering a new world order on the heels of the collapsed American domination of the past three-quarters of a century.
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Trending
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Mumbai school principal told to resign after being targeted by Hindutva website
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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In his new book, journalist Boria Majumdar addresses BCCI’s two-year ban after an online controversy
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Nuclear deal exit: As EU strives to maintain trade with Iran, will US sanctions have much impact?
The US exit from the Iran nuclear deal has hurt his alliance with EU countries.
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How the need for gas and oil prompted US-friendly Turkey to align with Russia and Iran
Turkey has quickly shifted positions based on immediate geopolitical and economic interests.
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As the Russia-Iran-Turkey alliance expands, the US is reconciled to a lower profile
Qatar has become the alliance’s newest member, thanks to a rash move by the Saudi Crown Prince.
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Video
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Despite a string of failures, a Saudi prince is now an inch away from power, with his father’s help
Muhammad Bin Salman colluded with his father to undermine designated Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Nayef with a series of ill-disguised rebuffs.
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How Saudi Arabia’s aggressive stance on Qatar, Iran and Yemen could shake up West Asia
Qatar’s embrace of freedom of expression and good ties with Shias threatens Saudi Arabia
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Understanding the diplomatic storm in the Gulf in the wake of Trump's West Asia visit
Saudi Arabia, egged on by the US president, targets Iran and resists Qatar’s soft-power approach.
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The Reel
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Saudi Arabia plays Trump on Iran to tilt the balance in West Asia
Saudis convince the US president that Iran – not their own fundamentalism – is a bigger danger for the region.
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How the outcome of the Turkish referendum could impact Russia and Turkey’s ties
The fate of the Russian-Turkish honeymoon could be influenced by Erdogan’s performance in the April 16 vote.
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As US takes a backseat, Russia emerges as the new power broker in West Asia
The Kremlin has asserted itself in the Syrian civil war by organising a ceasefire and proposing a constitution.
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The Field
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Aryan, Yashwardhan, Priyanshu among Indians in semi-finals
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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IPL 2024: Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar bowl Punjab Kings to crucial win over Chennai Super Kings
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Badminton, Thomas Cup 2024: India finish second in Group C following loss to Indonesia
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Fitness watch: Project launched in England to study causes of ACL injuries in women’s football