Arav Shah

What are ‘gravity bombs’ which the US is planning to shift to in Iran?Subscriber Only

March 05, 2026 19:46 IST

US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth announced that the US would be shifting to 'gravity bombs', marking a major tactical pivot in the ongoing campaign against Iran.

With El Mencho’s killing, understanding the rise and rise of Mexican drug cartelsSubscriber Only

March 03, 2026 16:48 IST

Mexican drug cartels have evolved into diversified and heavily armed, cross-border entities. A changing financial model, including diversified investments ranging from energy to avocados, played a role.

Strikes on Tehran decimated Khamenei’s inner circle: Who exactly were they?Subscriber Only

March 01, 2026 17:42 IST

The airstrikes by US and Israel on Khamenei's compound took out a slew of his military chiefs and multiple members of his familial network. Here’s a look at who was killed.

Why India’s decades-old friendship with France persists despite pressures from Trump 2.0Subscriber Only

February 21, 2026 08:22 IST

Even as US President Donald Trump continues to shake down the post-World War II established global order, France has managed to remain important for Indian interests

As US reportedly weighs scaling back steel and aluminium tariffs, a look at who really foots the billSubscriber Only

February 15, 2026 08:00 IST

For Trump to roll back tariffs, especially on crucial products such as steel and aluminium, would constitute a significant change in stance. A Financial Times report said higher prices for goods such as food and drinks, which depend on the metals for packaging, prompted the plan.

Why China’s population woes can be partly attributed to the One-Child Policy’s design failureSubscriber Only

February 14, 2026 08:00 IST

A decade since the One-Child Policy’s reversal, the number of annual births in China has declined to a record low. In many ways, China is attempting to legislate a future which it spent 40 years building against.

Starmer is not in Epstein files, Trump is. Here’s why UK leader almost lost his chair, while US President gets supportSubscriber Only

February 11, 2026 19:08 IST

The answer to the asymmetry of Epstein outrage lies in the nature of British polity, Starmer and Mandelson's reputations, and in the American political landscape.