India: Language battle heats up

A war of words has erupted between the chief minister of a southern Indian state and the federal government over an education policy that, among other things, also deals with…

India: The battle over redrawing electoral map

A political storm is brewing in India, with the first waves already hitting the southern part of the country. Leaders there are calling for mass mobilisation to protect the region’s…

India: Delhi watches warily as Bangladesh-Pakistan ties thaw

The dramatic political developments in Bangladesh that led to prime minister Sheikh Hasina being ousted last year have thrown up many surprises – including Dhaka’s growing closeness with one-time foe…

Delhi: India and New Zealand relaunch free trade talks after a decade

India and New Zealand have restarted free trade talks a decade after negotiations fell apart, as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon began his five-day tour of Delhi where he held bilateral…

Australia: ‘Copybook victory as Norris and McLaren come through chaos unscathed’

Lando Norris and McLaren delivered on their potential with a copybook victory in a demanding Australian Grand Prix in the most difficult of conditions to put their stamp on the…

Bulgaria: Club apologises after minute’s silence held for ex-player who is still alive

A Bulgarian top-flight team has apologised for holding a minute’s silence for a former player, only to discover he is still alive. Arda Kardzhali mourned Petko Ganchev before Sunday’s league…

UK: Four arrested after Palestine Action protest

Four people have been arrested after a protest at a defence firm’s facility. Members of Palestine Action used a cherry picker style vehicle and a hammer attached to a rope…

Israel: IDF launches waves of strikes on Gaza with more than 400 reportedly killed

The Israeli military says it is carrying out “extensive strikes” in the Gaza Strip, with the Hamas-run health ministry reporting that more than 400 Palestinians have been killed. The Israel…

USA: Trump warns Iran will face ‘dire’ consequences unless Houthi attacks stop

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it will face “dire” consequences if Yemen’s Houthis continue to attack international shipping lanes. He said the Iranian leadership would be held…

USA: Judge questions White House’s refusal to turn around deportation flights

Contains disturbing scenes.Video shows alleged gang members deported by US in El Salvador mega-jail A US federal judge has questioned why the Trump administration failed to obey his order halting…