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A fragile presidency in an unstable world: Lebanon at the crossroads of regional and global upheaval

Bangladesh, Jan. 20 -- One year into the term of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Lebanon finds itself navigating one of the most fragile and contradictory moments in its modern history. The debate ove... Read More


How US power, finance, and Venezuela converge

Bangladesh, Jan. 20 -- Recent reporting and commentary in major Western outlets have cast an unusually stark light on the intersection of US foreign policy, speculative finance, and outright predation... Read More


Syrian government deal with Kurdish fighters appears to unravel as IS prisoners escape

New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- A day after a sweeping deal was announced between the Syrian government and the country's main Kurdish-led force, the agreement appeared to be falling apart Monday. After new ou... Read More


Hindus under siege in Bangladesh: Global media and institutions turn a blind eye

Bangladesh, Jan. 20 -- Communal violence in Bangladesh has escalated sharply since the government of Sheikh Hasina was replaced by the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus. In recent weeks, Hi... Read More


BTS world tour announcement sends Hybe share price to 4-year high, stock up by 9.5% as analysts raise target

New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- Shares of Hybe, the South Korean entertainment agency, hit a four-year high on Monday as BTS announced a world tour last week. The shares rose as much as 9.5% after multiple brok... Read More


'Goalie fight': What happened between Sharks' Alex Nedeljkovic and Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky? Videos surface

India, Jan. 20 -- A heated matchup between the Florida Panthers and the San Jose Sharks took an unusual turn after video footage showed goaltenders Alex Nedeljkovic and Sergei Bobrovsky engaged in a r... Read More


Was Donald Trump booed at National Championship game? White House weighs in

India, Jan. 20 -- President Donald Trump is in attendance for the College Football Playoff National Championship game between Miami and Indiana, along with daughter Ivanka Trump. Social media users a... Read More


Is it time to sell stocks and buy gold?

New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- A few years ago, people would have been sceptical of the gold price exceeding and sustaining comfortably above Rs.100,000 per 10gm. In fact, most would have predicted a correcti... Read More


Mint Quick Edit | Trump's peace board and India's Gaza calculus: Think every scenario through

New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- Should India join the Board of Peace for Gaza being set up by the US? This decision would hinge on what it implies for India's strategic autonomy. While this post-war initiative... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN attends Luncheon hosted by the Philippines

Jakarta, Jan. 20 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today attended a luncheon hosted by Permanent Representative of the Philippines to ASEAN and Chair of the CPR for 2026,H.E. Ambassado... Read More