Us And The World
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US announces sharp cut in troops in Iraq, Afghanistan by mid-January
The Trump administration’s decision has not gone down well with his Republican party members.
Scroll Staff
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Golan Heights: With one tweet, Trump reversed US policy on Israel and Syria, paved way for turmoil
The US president's tweet declaring the US would recognise Israeli sovereignty over the Syrian territory was unexpected.
Scott Lucas, The Conversation
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As US withdraws from Syria, Iran’s influence in West Asia swells
US policies for West Asia no longer take a long view, emphasising profits over human rights, neglecting allies and boosting Iran.
Jamsheed Choksy & Carol E B Choksy
Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Vinyl records, film cameras, synthesizers: What’s driving an analogue revival?
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In Sambhal, Muslims allege UP police stormed booths, snatched IDs and beat up voters on polling day
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Carbolic Smoke Balls and snake oil: Patanjali joins a long history of dubious medicinal advertising
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With his Putin meeting, Donald Trump topped an already embarrassing, shocking and bizarre world tour
After a week spent trampling the international order, Trump capped his performance by giving Vladimir Putin the benefit of the doubt.
Clodagh Harrington, The Conversation
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Trump administration’s petty policy position on used-clothes trade with Africa could harm the US
The top US foreign policy goals in Africa evidently no longer relate to human rights or democratic freedoms, but to protecting tiny American industries.
Garth Frazer, The Conversation
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Will Mike Pompeo’s rise as US Secretary of State make a war in West Asia more likely?
Donald Trump’s pick to lead the State Department believes Iran is ‘intent on destroying America’.
Gregory Aftandilian, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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All you need to know about Trump’s upcoming meeting with Kim Jong-Un
Thanks to South Korea, there is a chance for peace with North Korea.
Maria Ryan, The Conversation
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United States says it wants to work with Pakistan to fight terror
Days after it suspended military aid to Pakistan, the US said it hoped Pakistan would ‘come to the table’ and help it fight terrorism.
Scroll Staff
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What does US’ withdrawal from UNESCO mean for the environment?
Most of the damage had already been done to to UNESCO when the US went into arrears in 2011, with unpaid dues now totalling roughly $550 million.
Giovanni Ortolani
The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Fire in the desert: US may share nuclear power technology with Saudi Arabia
The Donald Trump administration may not even insist on safeguards against the Saudis eventually using the technology for weapons.
Isaac Arnsdorf, ProPublica
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The North Korea crisis is a lose-lose proposition for the US
The North Korea nuclear crisis is exposing the reality of US decline.
Benjamin Habib, The Conversation
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Pro-Russian robots are spreading the US Right-Wing cause on social media after Charlottesville
Analysts find a feedback loop between Kremlin propaganda and US Far-Right memes.
Isaac Arnsdorf, ProPublica
The Field
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Sujeet, Jaideep lose; India win only one men’s freestyle quota
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals and climb to fifth spot in standings
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IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings stay alive in playoffs hunt with win over Rajasthan Royals
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Aman clinches quota; Sujeet, Jaideep active in repechage rounds
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IPL 2024: Kolkata defeat Mumbai in rain-affected match to become first team to qualify for play-offs