Let’s be honest: if you’ve watched even one season of White Lotus, you’ve either wanted to book a one-way ticket to wherever they’re filming or book a session with your therapist. Because sure, the resorts are divine, but so are the breakdowns. Season 3 has officially landed in Thailand, and it’s giving us everything: golden […]

Mass protests have swept across major cities in Türkiye following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu – a popular opposition figure and the only politician in recent memory to repeatedly defeat President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s ruling party at the ballot box. İmamoğlu, often described as Erdoğan’s most formidable rival, was detained last Wednesday (March […]

The scent of biryani may just have gotten a little more affordable. India – the world’s largest rice exporter – has lifted its export ban on certain rice varieties. Overnight, prices dropped and importers across Asia and Africa exhaled in relief. But what does this really mean beyond the commodity charts and shipping containers? Let’s […]

Tension erupted in central Nagpur on Monday (March 17, 2025) as violent clashes broke out. What started as a demonstration by right-wing Hindu groups demanding the removal of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb quickly escalated into chaos after unfounded allegations surfaced that a Quran had been desecrated.  Stone pelting, arson, and street battles followed – leaving […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that he is open to a ceasefire in Ukraine, but with significant conditions that raise doubts about its feasibility.  While supporting the idea of a truce, Putin said that “questions remain” regarding its implementation, suggesting that a ceasefire must lead to a long-term resolution of the conflict rather than […]

A top Russian official has cast doubt on a proposed US-backed ceasefire in Ukraine, arguing that it would serve only to give the Ukrainian military a break rather than lead to a lasting peace. The statement comes as American special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow to brief Kremlin officials on Washington’s latest peace initiative. […]

Pakistani security forces say they have rescued 127 passengers from a train hijacked by separatist fighters as it traveled from Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, to Peshawar on Tuesday. The attack, claimed by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), has left at least 10 passengers dead, including the train driver, while dozens remain in captivity. The […]

The arrest of former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte at Manila’s international airport today (March 11, 2025) has sent shockwaves through the country and the international community. Duterte, 79, was taken into custody on orders from the International Criminal Court (ICC), which has been investigating alleged crimes against humanity linked to his deadly war on drugs. […]