Myanmar violence, Ukraine war loom over ASEAN meetings Myanmar violence, Ukraine war loom over ASEAN meetings Many have urged Beijing to use its partnership with Russia to push for an end to the conflict in Ukraine
Who was Ayman al-Zawahri and why did US kill him? Who was Ayman al-Zawahri and why did US kill him? A look at the al-Qaida leader, who evaded US capture for 21 years after the 9/11 attacks that changed America
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahari killed in US drone strike in Afghanistan Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahari killed in US drone strike in Afghanistan Zawahiri, 71, remained a visible international symbol of the group, 11 years after the US killed bin Laden in Pakistan
India raises Chinese vessel’s visit with President Wickremesinghe China has defended the ship’s visit and asked “relevant parties” to “refrain from interfering” with its “legitimate maritime activities”
Hitler's watch sells at Maryland auction for $1.1 million The watch features the initials AH and a swastika
Russia invites UN, Red Cross experts to probe Ukraine jail deaths Ukraine's president ordered the evacuation of residents in the eastern region of Donetsk.
China backs away from growth goal, sticks to virus controls Forecasters don't expect Beijing to ease anti-virus controls
Sri Lanka denies Chinese ship is headed for Hambantota, as India says it is monitoring ships progress The vessel’s arrival was highlighted by BRIS, a Colombo-based organisation studying China’s ambitious connectivity project
US crypto exchange Kraken suspected of violating sanctions: NYT The exchange is being probed for potential violation of US sanctions by allowing users in Iran to buy and sell digital tokens
Wuhan locks down 1 million residents in echo of pandemic’s start In bid to check spread in Shenzhen, companies told to restrict operations to employees living within a closed loop or bubble
Gotabaya Rajapaksa flies out of Maldives to Singapore Despite promising to resign on July 13, the Sri Lankan President has Mr. Gotabaya stayed in office, appointing his Premier Ranil Wickremesinghe as act
Will Akasa Air’s contra bet on Boeing 737 Max instead of Airbus pay off? Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s Akasa airline has gone against the tide, placing its bets on Boeing aircrafts; it now needs to carve out a niche for itself
Breastfeeding, a responsibility, not choice Rate of initiation of breastfeeding within an hour of birth has declined in 5 years
Blockchain: Piloting the future of aviation Enables effective solutions that positively impact industry players and end consumers
LIC may offer a smoother ride for investors going ahead Sustained improvement in APE growth, but retail market share needs monitoring
Index Outlook: Sensex and Nifty 50 nearing an inflection point Strong resistances with potential to trigger a reversal are coming up that has potential to trigger a reversal
Auroville: An utopian search for a better world Akash Kapur’s ‘Better to Have Gone’ traces what happens when we believe deeply in a quest and give up everything in its pursuit
Lady doctors and the rocky path to healing A handbook on India’s first women doctors holds up a mirror to the social and political realities of the 19th and early 20th century
Conquering Everest: A compelling account of how an impossible dream was achieved Jim Davidson dwells in detail on the failure to make it in the first attempt and the harrowing return to physically and emotionally draining climb up
