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Is London the ‘Sharia capital’? Decoding Donald Trump’s UN broadside | World News

Donald Trump’s UN attack on London and Sadiq Khan revived an old charge — that Britain’s capital is sliding into “sharia law.” The claim is false as a matter of law, but it draws force from genuine controversies in London: religious councils that disadvantage women, free speech curtailed in the name of public order, and […]

Gen Z protests: Is Nepal unrest organic or ‘deep state’ regime change? Decoding Oli’s ouster | World News

Frederick Forsyth’s Icon gave an interesting insight into how the Western-backed powers-that-be elicit regime changes in countries that don’t buy into the “rules-based international order.”In the book, published in 1999 – which almost reads like prophecy today – an ex-MI6 spymaster recruits a former CIA operative to go deep into Russia to destabilise the rise […]

Explained: Why critics say new Superman movie is ‘anti-Israel’ — decoding the politics of James Gunn film | World News

TL;DR Superman sparks backlash: The new Superman film is accused of portraying Israel negatively through allegorical storytelling. Fictional war, real parallels: Viewers say the fictional conflict between Boravia and Jarhanpur mirrors the Israel–Gaza war. Filmmakers deny intent: Director James Gunn insists no real-world countries were referenced—but critics aren’t convinced. Social media erupts: Posts praising the […]

NYC Mayoral Race 2025: Decoding Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani’s politics – through his father’s books | World News

At 33, Zohran Mamdani has done what few thought possible. The Indian-Ugandan-American state assemblyman is now the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, having defeated seasoned names like Brad Lander and even former governor Andrew Cuomo. He did it not with flashy billboards or donor cash but with lo-fi subway videos, rent freeze […]

Trump vs Musk: Decoding Donald Trump’s mellow reply to Elon Musk’s tweets; as Tesla CEO apologises | World News

Elon Musk blinked. But Donald Trump didn’t gloat, rage, or retaliate—at least not in the traditional sense.Speaking on Pod Force One, in an interview recorded before Musk posted his now-viral apology on X, Trump struck a curiously restrained tone. Asked about Musk’s online attacks—including criticism of Trump’s signature legislation—Trump said he had “no hard feelings,” […]

Mediation or informal diplomacy? Decoding Trump’s claims of brokering India-Pakistan truce | India News

NEW DELHI: In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack and ‘Operation Sindoor’, a major question emerged on the global stage: Did US President Donald Trump mediate a ceasefire between India-Pakistan or was the decision completely bilateral?While Trump made several claims of brokering truce, India made it clear that the decision was bilateral and was […]

Did Ilhan Omar marry her own brother? Decoding viral MAGA conspiracy theory | World News

Ilhan Omar reacted to a report that confirmed that her second husband Ahmed Elmi is her brother. A resurfaced interview. A MAGA-fuelled conspiracy. A flurry of expletives. And once again, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar finds herself in the middle of America’s ever-churning culture wars.This latest firestorm began with conservative activist Laura Loomer re-posting a 2018 clip […]

JD Vance to visit India: Decoding the US Vice President’s deep desi connection | World News

JD Vance and Usha Vance (AP photo) Vice President JD Vance’s upcoming trip to India may be billed in Washington as another high-level diplomatic tour—strengthening economic ties, exploring strategic partnerships, and affirming the US-India bond in an age of global flux. But for many Indians, especially the Telugu-speaking community, this visit carries a deeper emotional […]