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Nepal - “Shot like enemies”
Nepal has just held a historic election — one that has toppled the old political guard and swept a new generation of leaders into power, many backed …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Bangladeshi newspapers attacked by mob
On 18th December 2025, the offices of two of Bangladesh's biggest newspapers, The Daily Star and Prothom Alo, were surrounded by mobs, attacked and s…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Navigating the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed by Iran for more than a fortnight, preventing vital supplies of oil and gas from leaving the Middle …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Can yoga be Christian?
Yoga is an ancient practice with its roots in Hinduism. It originated over 5,000 years ago in northern India, but for many, has now evolved from a sp…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Iran's media at war
The war in Iran through the eyes of the Islamic Republic, and how Tehran’s restrictions on information went full throttle. The Global Jigsaw looks un…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Hope and fear: India's space revolution
India is revolutionising its approach to space exploration. Science journalist Alok Jha follows preparations for the country’s first human spacefligh…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
How to spend billions – fast: Carney’s Defence Deadline
The Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has given his generals and admirals an unusual command: spend money. Lots of it. Quickly. For years, it was…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Mariam Issoufou: Designing a museum
Architect Mariam Issoufou has always been very ambivalent about museums: "Who decided that the only way to look at art is inside this intimidating, g…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
How the Oscars went international
On Sunday, many of the film industry’s biggest stars will gather in Los Angeles for Hollywood’s biggest night: the 98th annual Academy Awards.
Looming…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Europe's night train renaissance: Still on track?
Night trains are making a comeback, once again connecting Europe’s cities with the promise of green, serene and iconic journeys. Just a decade ago, i…
2 months, 3 weeks ago