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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.
Dilip Hiro
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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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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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Dilip Naik, the Hindi film industry musician you had heard even before you heard of him
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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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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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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Watch: Musicians from Kerala perform their version of the iconic 1985 song ‘We Are The World’
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Caught on camera: Ostrich runs loose on a busy road in South Korean town
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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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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
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‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller
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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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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends
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Captain’s log: The Indian Premier League has become a grooming ground for new captains
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IPL 2024: Record-breaking Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Mumbai Indians for first win of the season
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IPL 2024: ‘That’s some serious hitting’ – Reactions as Sunrisers Hyderabad set new tournament record