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Why killing Hezbollah’s leaders may backfire on Israel

By eliminating Hezbollah’s leadership it knew so well, Israel has potentially created a new problem for itself.

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Everything you need to know about the Summit of the Future

Progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals has stagnated. This month’s summit aims to forge a new global consensus on how to secure our future.

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Exploding pagers signal a new age of hybrid war

The detonation of thousands of two-way radios and pagers across Lebanon heralds a new age of warfare where everyday objects can be weaponised.

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Why Netanyahu chooses war over peace

As protests grow, Benjamin Netanyahu clings to power in what appears to be a gambit to shape his own political and legal future, regardless of the cost.

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South Asian Islam and the red herring of radicalisation

India’s warm foreign relations with some Muslim states may have prevented youngsters from joining ISIS ranks.

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Punjab’s ‘Donkey Flights’ to the world’s conflict zones

Widespread joblessness explains why Punjab’s migrants resort to desperate means to reach their final destinations.

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Pilgrim’s progress: Keeping workers safe in the holy land

The onus is on the Indian government to follow transparent labour migration processes for West Asia.

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Youth anger finds expression in religious hate

Youth anger in India has changed from collective action for a better society to competitive religiosity and hatred.

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Crowdfunding on the front lines in Ukraine

Faced by an enemy with military superiority and deep resources, Ukrainians have adopted innovation to defend their country.

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Video: Anti-Zionism and antisemitism

When is anti-Zionism anti-semitism?

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Tea and a quiet word: How women influence peace talks in Myanmar

Myanmar’s formal peace efforts have traditionally involved only men. It’s time for that to change.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Why killing Hezbollah’s leaders may backfire on Israel

Everything you need to know about the Summit of the Future

Exploding pagers signal a new age of hybrid war

Why Netanyahu chooses war over peace

South Asian Islam and the red herring of radicalisation

Punjab’s ‘Donkey Flights’ to the world’s conflict zones

Pilgrim’s progress: Keeping workers safe in the holy land

Crowdfunding on the front lines in Ukraine

Video: Anti-Zionism and antisemitism

Tea and a quiet word: How women influence peace talks in Myanmar

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