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China concerned by US/NATO nuclear sharing expansion

Bangladesh, Aug. 9 -- In my most recent analysis, I explored NATOs broader nuclear-sharing posture, which will soon be expanded to include the Baltic states (specifically Lithuania), Poland and Finlan... Read More


When the dead are everywhere: A Sunday meditation on grief, memory, food and the geography of love

New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- Sunita Bua died, and suddenly there was nowhere I could go to see her. And then, almost as suddenly, she seemed to be everywhere. Perhaps this is death's strangest contradiction.... Read More


The Power of Being the BridgePublished on: August 9, 2026 5:31 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 9 -- There is one question Pakistan's critics should answer before declaring its Iran diplomacy a failure. When Washington and Tehran were shooting at each other, who got them into the ... Read More


"Heartbreaking to miss out on a medal after coming so close": Judoka Ishroop Narang draws confidence from CWG experience

Chandigarh, Aug. 9 -- Young Indian judoka Ishroop Narang narrowly missed out on a medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow but returned from her maiden CWG campaign with valuable experience and... Read More


The Tabung Haji RCI came late, accountability must not - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 9 -- The belated release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report into Lembaga Tabung Haji is unquestionably a minus. Malaysians were entitled to know much earlier what had ... Read More


India's 'cockroach' protest movement keeps heat on ModiPublished on: August 9, 2026 5:28 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 9 -- Two weeks after youth-led protests forced India's education minister to resign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is grappling with the fallout from one of its toughest pol... Read More


XRP Price Today (August 09): Why is XRP Down Today? ETF Demand Slows, Whale Activity and CLARITY Act Uncertainty Keep XRP Near $1 - Check Latest Prices in USD, INR, GBP, Euro & JPY

India, Aug. 9 -- XRP enters Sunday, August 9, under pressure as traders weigh weaker short-term momentum against the possibility of a recovery around the crucial $1 level. The Ripple-linked cryptocurr... Read More


JLKM's Jairam Mahto sits on one-day fast in support of students protesting over alleged JPSC-JSSC irregularities

Ranchi, Aug. 9 -- Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) MLA Jairam Mahto sat on a one-day fast in Ranchi on Sunday to support students protesting over alleged irregularities in examinations co... Read More


"Rahul Gandhi failing to mislead youth": BJP's Danish Azad Ansari on Prayagraj student programme

New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- Uttar Pradesh Minister and BJP leader Danish Azad Ansari on Sunday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his student programme in Prayagraj, accusing him of attempting to misl... Read More


Diversified NBFCs poised for stronger FY27 growth as asset quality remains resilient

New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- Diversified non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are likely to see upward revisions to their FY27 growth and return-on-assets (RoA) guidance after a strong start to the financi... Read More