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The world’s biggest democracy has purged electoral rolls, leaving many without a vote

The world’s biggest democracy has purged electoral rolls, leaving many without a vote

Murshidabad / Kolkata, India —  Sadre Alam went to war for India. Suprabuddha Sen’s grandfather illustrated its first constitution. For decades,…
What is hantavirus and how does it spread?

What is hantavirus and how does it spread?

Hantavirus, a rare disease typically caused by exposure to infected rodents’ urine or feces, is suspected in the deaths of…
The loss of 5,000 US troops in Germany is just the tip of the challenge facing Europe

The loss of 5,000 US troops in Germany is just the tip of the challenge facing Europe

Hardly a week passes without some new spat between the Trump administration and Europe. But in a year that has…
Unsettled Kremlin tightens security around Putin amid assassinations and coup fears, intel report says

Unsettled Kremlin tightens security around Putin amid assassinations and coup fears, intel report says

The Kremlin has dramatically increased the personal security around President Vladimir Putin, installing surveillance systems in the homes of close…
An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say

An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say

Hong Kong —  China remains committed to the upcoming meeting between its leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump regardless…
China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing

China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing

Beijing —  In the flagship Beijing store of the world’s biggest drone maker, display racks designed to showcase DJI’s famous flying…
China slams “illegal” US sanctions, vows protection for firms defying Iran oil ban

China slams “illegal” US sanctions, vows protection for firms defying Iran oil ban

China on Saturday called on the US to stop abusing sanctions that lack a basis in international law. The demand…
What a deserted mall in Moscow says about Russia’s economic woes

What a deserted mall in Moscow says about Russia’s economic woes

Moscow —  High-energy pop music blares out across the atrium of a glitzy shopping mall in a middle-class Moscow suburb. But…
King Charles charms America and avoids pitfalls during his four-day whirlwind US tour

King Charles charms America and avoids pitfalls during his four-day whirlwind US tour

Front Royal, Virginia —  King Charles III came to the United States to mark Britain’s loss in the war of independence.…
“The trust in this White House is not the same,” German lawmaker says

“The trust in this White House is not the same,” German lawmaker says

Germans have lost trust in the US to help keep them safe, a German Member of the European Parliament told…
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