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Pakistan raises defense spending amid regional conflicts
Conflicts
06/16/2026
June 16, 2026
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News
06/17/2026
June 17, 2026
South Korea to shrink security buffer zone to North Korea
06/17/2026
June 17, 2026
India: Telegram to challenge government order blocking app
06/16/2026
June 16, 2026
India blocks Telegram ahead of nationwide entrance exam
06/16/2026
June 16, 2026
Indonesia hit by 6.7 magnitude earthquake
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Reports & Analysis
Diplomats and abuse — chipping at the shield of immunity
Diplomats and abuse — chipping at the shield of immunity
UK and Swiss courts have paved the way for domestic workers to get justice after being abused by diplomats.
Society
06/17/2026
June 17, 2026
These tiny bees hiding in homes could save our food supply
These tiny bees hiding in homes could save our food supply
A Puducherry balcony shows how city residents can help — or harm — the future of the pollinators we all depend on.
Nature and Environment
06/17/2026
June 17, 2026
07:07 min
India's gene-edited rice revolution
India's gene-edited rice revolution
India's gene-edited rice promises higher yields and lower emissions — can it help farmers adapt to climate change?
Food Security
06/17/2026
June 17, 2026
06:41 min
India's Gen Z 'Cockroaches' protest national exams fraud
India's Gen Z 'Cockroaches' protest national exams fraud
The cancellation of state-level exam papers after fraud allegations has sparked protests by the Cockroach Janta Party.
Politics
06/16/2026
June 16, 2026
04:56 min
Why does unrest keep flaring up in Pakistani Kashmir?
Why does unrest keep flaring up in Pakistani Kashmir?
The latest wave of deadly protests erupted over regional refugee lawmakers but is fueled by a much deeper anger.
Politics
06/16/2026
June 16, 2026
04:20 min
Charging ahead: EVs outpace growth predictions
Charging ahead: EVs outpace growth predictions
China leads on electric mobility, but Europe and others are catching up. The Iran war is providing an extra push.
Nature and Environment
06/16/2026
June 16, 2026
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In the spotlight
El Nino threatens livelihoods in Southeast Asia
Hotter, drier weather is impeding rice and palm-oil production as people in Southeast Asia struggle to pay their bills.
Society
06/15/2026
June 15, 2026
What to expect from the strongest El Nino in over a century
A mighty El Nino weather pattern could bring drought, flooding and extreme heat. Can we prepare for the worst of it?
Nature and Environment
06/11/2026
June 11, 2026
Foreign minister of Philippines talks UN setback, US ties
Foreign Minister Lazaro discusses the failed bid by the Philippines for a nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council.
Politics
06/08/2026
June 8, 2026
27:45 min
India's worst air pollution crisis isn't in its megacities
Delhi's air-quality crisis is well-known. Women in coal-mining towns are fighting the scourge of even-worse toxic dust.
Nature and Environment
06/08/2026
June 8, 2026
08:58 min
Taliban, Russia are cozying up to each other — why?
Russia has agreed to help the Taliban repair Soviet-era weapons as the Islamist regime seeks leverage against Pakistan.
Conflicts
06/03/2026
June 3, 2026
India, Pakistan could be ready to talk 1 year after standoff
A statement from a prominent Hindu nationalist has sparked optimism for dialogue between the South Asian neighbors.
Politics
06/02/2026
June 2, 2026
09:08 min
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Living
Düsseldorf bookstore 'a little piece of Japan' in Germany
Takagi Books & More started with newspapers for expats and now serves as a tiny bridge to Japan.
Literature
06/16/2026
June 16, 2026
03:40 min
Ibrahim Maza: Algeria's 'multicultural kid' from Berlin
The Bayer Leverkusen forward is representing Algeria, the country of his father, at the World Cup in North America.
Sports
06/15/2026
June 15, 2026
Domestic tourism is booming in China, posing new challenges
Despite China's economic slowdown, domestic tourism is rising — but travelers are spending less.
Travel
06/15/2026
June 15, 2026
06:14 min
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