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International

Russia claims capture of three eastern Ukrainian villages

Moscow says Richne, Ternuvate and Berestok are under its control Russia’s Defence Ministry says its troops have seized the villages

UN and Olympics urge 52-day truce ahead of Milan-Cortina Games

Global conflicts threaten safe travel for athletes As the Milan-Cortina Winter Games approach, the United Nations and the International Olympic

Climate change and La Niña blamed for Southern African floods

Study links extreme rainfall to climate change and La Niña A new analysis by the World Weather Attribution group blames a

Global Water Pact Signed in Cairo to Avert Resource Wars

Nations agree to strict usage quotas on transboundary rivers In a historic diplomatic achievement, delegates from over 140 nations gathered

Solid-State Batteries Hit Mass Market: A Turning Point for EVs

The electric vehicle (EV) landscape is undergoing a seismic shift this week as major automotive players confirm the mass-market arrival

Beyond Symbols: Shailaja Paik on Caste, Education and the Republic’s Unfinished Promise

As India marks another Republic Day, historian Shailaja Paik argues that the country must move beyond symbolic gestures and confront the deeper

Have India’s Tribal Communities Received a Fair Share of the Republic?

As India marks another Republic Day, it is worth asking whether the country’s tribal communities have truly shared in the

EU Raises Legal Concerns Over Trump’s “Board of Peace” Initiative

The European Union has expressed legal and constitutional concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” warning that

China Launches Investigation Into Senior Military Leaders as Anti-Corruption Drive Expands

China has opened investigations into senior figures within the People’s Liberation Army, marking a significant escalation of its military anti-corruption

Massive Winter Storm Blankets US in Ice, Snow and Subzero Cold

Coast-to-coast warnings and travel disruptions A vast winter storm stretching from the Southern Plains to New England was sweeping across the