How Indian PM Modi’s efforts to isolate Pakistan ‘backfired’
Pakistan finds itself in a diplomatic sweet spot, wooed by Trump and China. Indian missteps are to blame, say analysts
Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during test
A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin exploded during a test at the Florida launch pad Thursday night.
What’s happening on Iran war day 91 as US, Iran near 60-day deal
US and Iran near a 60-day MoU aimed at reopening the Hormuz strait with talks slated on nuclear and other differences.
At least six feared dead after bridge collapses in northern India
At least six feared dead after bridge collapses in northern India
Messi to captain Argentina at World Cup as Scaloni plays down injury fears
Lionel Messi’s World Cup role was thrown into doubt by injury, but Argentina quell fears by appointing him captain.
Iran and US trade attacks after Trump rejects report of Hormuz agreement
IRGC says it targeted a base used by US forces after US attacks on site near Bandar Abbas.
What’s happening on Iran war day 90 as US launches new strikes
The US strikes near Bandar Abbas as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran reports no casualties or damage.
Morocco tops Africa’s industrialisation index for first time
North Africa leads Africa’s industrialisation, but continent-wide gains remain slow and uneven.
Palestinian graduates in the West Bank enter a collapsed job market
Youth joblessness among West Bank graduates has nearly hit 40 percent. Many wonder what the degrees are worth.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hailed as a once-in-a-lifetime talent after IPL blitz
Cricket greats, writers and broadcasters hail 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals opener after his 29-ball 97 in IPL playoffs.