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MJ Akbar says the India Partition legacy remains a continuing tragedy, arguing that its political, strategic and social consequences still shape the subcontinent. In his book, he examines Gandhi’s faith, Jinnah’s politics, British colonialism and the role of religion in nationhood. MJ Akbar says Partition remains a continuing tragedy for India Veteran journalist, author and former parliamentarian MJ Akbar has described the Indi

The Mullin ChatGPT claim has drawn attention after DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin used an AI response while arguing that immigration could change the politics of Republican states. His immigration claim also included undocumented migrant estimates significantly above recent Pew and MPI figures. Immigration claim Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin accused Democrats of pursuing immigration policies that he said could change the p

President Donald Trump has approved the Nidal Hasan execution by a US Army firing squad, the Pentagon announced, moving the Fort Hood gunman closer to becoming the first person executed by the US military since 1961. The Army secretary will determine when and where the sentence is carried out. Fort Hood Trump approved the firing-squad execution of former Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended the met

The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize race has taken an unusual turn as the International Space Station joins political leaders, humanitarian organisations and international courts in public speculation. With 287 candidates registered and the Oct 9 Nobel announcement approaching, attention is turning to who best represents peace and cooperation. The Norwegian Nobel Committee will announce the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on October 9. According to the Nobel Peace Pri

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have intensified the Yemen conflict, with the group claiming strikes on Riyadh airport, the Rabigh refinery and military sites. Saudi-led forces have answered with Hodeidah strikes and a wider Yemen offensive, while Turkey and Pakistan prepare troop deployment. Riyadh airport Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement said Monday that it launched a large-scale series of missile and drone attacks against targets

The US midterms impact can extend far beyond one election cycle. From 1866 and Reconstruction to the political waves of 1934, 1966, 1994 and 2010, midterm voters repeatedly changed control of Congress, strengthened or weakened presidents and redirected American politics. Why US midterm elections can change the course of American politics US midterm elections take place halfway through a president’s four-year term, but their importance re

The Trump RAF shift came amid security concerns surrounding RAF Fairford, while the B1 move and Fairford risk remain under investigation. Trump also addressed the Russia plague reports, praised the Flavio vote result and reacted as the Brazil runoff approaches. B1 move follows threat concerns US President Donald Trump said on October 5 that American B-1 bombers had been moved from RAF Fairford in Britain after what he described as “som

Turkey Pakistan Saudi troop deployment plans have moved forward after an emergency Riyadh meeting activated practical steps under the Makkah defence pact. The three countries agreed to ensure rapid deployment of military forces and capabilities as Houthi attacks intensify pressure on Saudi security. Rapid Deployment Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye agreed on October 5 to move immediately toward implementing their collective-defence co

The Brazil election runoff will pit Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on October 25 after neither candidate crossed the 50% threshold. Bolsonaro’s surprise first-round lead overturned expectations from several pre-election polls and reshaped Brazil’s presidential race. Flávio Lead Right-wing Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro finished ahead of incumbent President Lula in Brazil’s October 4 presidential electi

Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio tax plan is becoming a central issue in the race for governor, with proposals to phase out income tax, reduce property tax burdens and intensify Medicaid fraud enforcement as he competes against Democrat Amy Acton ahead of the November 3 election. Income Tax Republican nominee Vivek Ramaswamy has pledged to make Ohio a zero-income-tax state if elected governor. His plan would phase out the individual income tax o

Israel has launched an Israel flight security review after the Flydubai attack on FZ1073 raised questions over cockpit security, crew vetting and foreign airlines flying to Ben Gurion Airport. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a broader examination as investigations into the incident continue. Flydubai Attack Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed National Security Council chief Shmuel Ben-Ezra to appoint an examiner to

Yemen's internationally recognised government has launched a Yemen offensive against Houthis as fighting intensifies around Taiz, the Aden road and the Red Sea coast. Rashad al-Alimi says the campaign aims to restore state authority across the country after major recent Houthi territorial gains. Alimi Plan Rashad al-Alimi, chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, announced the new military campaign in a televised address on S

The US midterms impact India well beyond American domestic politics. A Democratic House could limit parts of President Donald Trump’s agenda, while India ties, Trump tariffs, Russia oil sanctions and Washington’s China strategy continue to shape New Delhi’s choices. Dem House The November 3 midterm elections could produce a divided Congress at a sensitive time for India-US relations. Decision Desk HQ’s October 4 forecast gives De

The 2026 Senate battle has tightened sharply ahead of the November 3 midterms, with Senate control now hinging on a small group of competitive states. Decision Desk HQ gives Democrats a narrow edge, while toss-ups in Iowa, Ohio, Maine and Texas could decide which party controls the chamber. Senate Control Republicans entered the cycle with a 53-47 Senate majority, so Democrats need a net gain of four seats to take outright control becaus

The Vienna GA mass shooting left two people dead and 35 others injured after gunfire erupted at a crowded neighborhood homecoming gathering in Dooly County. The GBI probe is examining the Pine Street shooting as investigators work to determine who fired the shots and what triggered the violence. Pine Gunfire Gunfire broke out at about 1:25 a.m. on Sunday, October 4, while Dooly County Sheriff's Office deputies were patrolling a neighborh

The Christa Pike execution case took an unexpected turn after the US Supreme Court cleared Tennessee to proceed with her September 30 execution, only for the state to later be unable to complete the lethal-injection procedure. Pike, 50, remains alive as fresh legal questions surround the failed attempt.  Court stay The legal battle intensified hours before Pike was scheduled to be executed at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution i

Elon Musk is returning to a formal Pentagon advisory role as part of Project Meridian, a new 120-day initiative designed to study how warfare could change over the coming decades. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the effort alongside a broader push to expand autonomous and robotic systems across the US military.  Future war Project Meridian will examine emerging battlefields, technologies and military capabilities rather tha

Indian captain Smit Machchhar has emerged as a central figure in the dramatic emergency aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a violent cockpit incident in which Machchhar was stabbed and the plane lost altitude rapidly. Cockpit attack The incident unfolded on September 30 while the Boeing 737 MAX was en route to Tel Aviv. Israeli officials said the co-pilot attacked Mac

Cristiano Ronaldo’s sudden Portugal camp exit has created fresh uncertainty around the national team ahead of its UEFA Nations League match against Denmark. The 41-year-old captain confirmed his departure after speaking with Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença and said he would explain his reasons later.  Dispute Ronaldo announced on September 30 that he had decided to leave Portugal’s training camp in Copenh

A Paris court has convicted six men of manslaughter over the deadliest recorded migrant boat disaster in the English Channel, in which 31 people died in November 2021. Seven others were convicted of lesser smuggling offences, while one defendant was acquitted.  Boat sinking The migrants left northern France in an overloaded inflatable dinghy bound for the United Kingdom. Evidence presented during the trial showed the boat was unsuit