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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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Why the Congress defeat in Chhattisgarh is far worse than the loss in Rajasthan
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‘Change’ over ethnic identity politics: Why MNF lost Mizoram
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Is Congress leadership of INDIA shaky after Hindi belt poll defeats?
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Stolen fingerprints, empty bank accounts: How customers are paying for gaps in Aadhaar
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Why Congress lost Chhattisgarh
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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: Palestinian child under rubble asks rescuers to help her siblings, parents first
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Watch: Young fan recreates Sylvester Stallone’s iconic ‘Rocky’ monologue in the actor’s presence
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Cyclone Michaung: Sea turns turbulent, heavy rains batter Andhra Pradesh as landfall begins
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Watch: Pet dogs and their humans get family photographs with Santa Claus
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‘This is the worst nightmare for Narayan Murthy’: Comedian’s riff on several long weekends in 2024
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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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Watch: A full-length ‘Dunki’ trailer is out
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‘Kabuliwala’ trailer: Mithun Chakraborty stars in latest adaptation of the Rabindranath Tagore story
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ trailer: Jackie Shroff, Neena Gupta star in slice-of-life comedy
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Start the week with a film: Russian literature and Kangra painting meet in ‘Kasba’
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Vir Das: ‘Humanity without laughter wouldn’t survive very long’
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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, Junior World C’ships: Payal, Nisha, Akansha win a gold each as India finish with 17 medals
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AFC Champions League: Mumbai City FC finish campaign with six losses
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Pro Kabaddi League: Puneri Platan stun Jaipur Pink Panthers; Bengal Warriors beat Bengaluru Bulls
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Cleiton, Nandhakumar help East Bengal thump NorthEast United
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FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup: Meet Vishnukanth Singh – India’s midfield metronome