Category: Latest News

Oct 29
Modish Blockades: The Houthis, Trump and Expanding the War

The naval blockade has become conveniently modish, particularly when it comes to narrow straits of water where heavy international traffic and cargo pass through.  The Iranians were the first to realise an eventuality long suspected: that the Strait of Hormuz…

Oct 29
The Left-Wing Unicorn Hunt for the White Male Working-Class Voter

Democrats can’t win back the white working class with staged populism while embracing the policies and elites that drove those voters away. The last Democratic candidate to appeal to the white working-class voter was Bill Clinton. He needed every one of those…

Oct 29
As Secretary-General Urges Security Council Members to ‘Lead by Example’, Delegates Call for Greater Use of UN Diplomatic Toolbox to Peacefully Settle Disputes

At today's Security Council open debate on the peaceful settlement of disputes, speakers called for greater use of the UN's diplomatic toolbox - including mediation, fact-finding and early action under Chapter VI of the world body's Charter - stressing that d…

Oct 29
How to watch Champions League 2026/27: Free Streams & TV Channels for Matchday 1

All the ways to watch Champions League 2026/27 live streams from anywhere, as Real Madrid vs Inter and Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid headline matchday 1.

Oct 29
KSRTC readies bus fleet for Sabarimala Mandala-Makaravilakku season

KSRTC gears up for 2026–27 Sabarimala season with 390 buses in first phase, 560 in second, shuttle services, workshops, and added staff for smooth travel.

Oct 29
Nigeria in a new Middle East, by Suleiman A. Suleiman

It was bemusing to read in the news that Nigeria has joined the Red Sea Alliance, an ostensibly “maritime security” coalition cobbled together by Saudi Arabia, along with 12 other predominantly Muslim countries in tow. The announcement exposes our current app…

Oct 29
India Hosts BRICS Traditional Sports Demonstration Games

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026 in Ahmedabad, emphasising the role of traditional sports in reflecting cultural identity and fostering international cooperation. The one-day eve…

Oct 29
US Embassy warns of ‘possible long-range attacks’ targeting Ethiopian military installations

The US Embassy in Addis Ababa has issued a warning regarding possible long-range attacks on Ethiopian military installations. American citizens are advised to exercise caution and follow local authorities' guidance. Travel to several regions, including Amhara…

Oct 29
If a Muslim Woman Isn’t Safe on a Boat with Muslim Migrants, Is Any Woman Safe With Them?

“You can almost guarantee that every woman that’s in the north of France has probably been raped along the journey. Some of the men too,” UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood admitted on a podcast. “They’ve certainly been abused and threatened.” If a fellow Musl…

Oct 29
Genetic diversity and yield trait associations in soybean germplasm using SSR markers

Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill), a vital food and oilseed crop native to China, has the development of high-yield and high-quality new varieties as a core objective in soybean breeding. However, studies on genetic diversity and marker-trait associations fo…