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No flags, no women, and the ghosts of Bamiyan: India’s quiet reckoning with Taliban

At Jaishankar–Muttaqi talks in Delhi, no flags, no women, and a painting of the destroyed Buddhas set the stage for India’s cautious new engagement with the Taliban in Delhi.

Hope returns to Gaza as ceasefire takes hold and Palestinians return home

Maria Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for championing Venezuela’s fight for democracy

Trump’s war for peace may miss Nobel Peace Prize in 2025 but his eyes are already on 2026

Massive 7.6 quake rocks Philippines, triggers Tsunami alert and panic across Mindanao

Tremors send residents fleeing to higher ground as authorities warn of aftershocks and destructive waves; Indonesia also issues coastal alerts.

India unmasks Pakistan’s ‘rigged elections’ at UN, reaffirms J&K as non-negotiable part of India

Chaudhary highlights India’s democratic achievements, inclusive growth, and human rights record, contrasting Islamabad’s repression and instability.

Cracks in Yunus’s interim government as advisors clash with student allies

Bangladesh’s fragile coalition faces turmoil as adviser denies “safe exit” claims, exposing deepening rifts after the 2024 student uprising.

White House shelves Tariffs on generic drugs, sparing bitter pill for American patients and Indian pharma companies

By shelving proposed tariffs, the US ensures continued access to affordable medicines for patients while safeguarding Indian pharmaceutical exports.

Israel and Hamas agree to phased ceasefire and hostage release under US-mediated plan

The initial ceasefire phase includes partial Israeli troop withdrawal, planned release of hostages by Hamas, and measures to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, facilitated by the US and regional mediators.

California officially declares Diwali a state holiday

Governor Gavin Newsom signs bill recognizing Diwali as an official state holiday in California, allowing school closures, paid leave for state employees, and excused absences for students.