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middle-east · varun sudan · 7 min read
Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 is being celebrated globally on the same day, marking a rare alignment of moon sightings across countries like Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Morocco. The festival highlights unity, charity, and spiritual reflection among Muslims worldwide.
asia · Avinash Chand · 2 min read
As Australia navigates its role in the Women's Asian Cup, its Iran strategy lays bare the clash between sporting values and political realities, impacting both domestic and foreign perceptions.
asia · Avinash Chand · 2 min read
The return of BTS marks more than a musical comeback; it signifies a cultural reassertion of South Korea's influence in the global sphere. Their album's reception will be critical in shaping Korea's soft power narrative.
asia · Avinash Chand · 3 min read
Trump's invocation of Pearl Harbor in the context of Iran signals a revival of militaristic rhetoric that could reshape US-Japan relations and regional security dynamics.
americas · Avinash Chand · 2 min read
The ongoing legal challenges to U.S. climate policies reveal deep-rooted contradictions in American strategic priorities and their implications for global environmental governance.
middle-east · Avinash Chand · 2 min read
Discrepancies between Gabbard and the intelligence community signal deepening polarization in U.S. national security narrative, impacting Iran policy dynamics.
asia · Avinash Chand · 2 min read
As the Iranian conflict disrupts energy supplies, India's shift back to biomass fuels indicates a troubling regression in environmental policy and energy resilience.
asia · Avinash Chand · 2 min read
The heckling of Australia’s PM reflects deeper unrest among Muslim Australians regarding domestic policies influenced by global conflicts. This situation signals rising tensions that the government must address urgently.
asia · Avinash Chand · 2 min read
Trump's veiled comparison of an Iran strike to Pearl Harbor signals both a resurgence of aggressive U.S. foreign policy and potential ripple effects in regional alliances.
middle-east · Avinash Chand · 2 min read
The conflict in Iran reshapes alliances and economic landscapes, marking clear beneficiaries and casualties across the global order.
africa · Avinash Chand · 2 min read
With 26 million people facing severe hunger, Kenya’s reliance on alternative food sources, like the gingerbread tree, signals deeper socio-political vulnerabilities and resource dilemmas.
middle-east · Avinash Chand · 2 min read
As Iranians prepare for the Nowruz festival, the juxtaposition of cultural celebration and looming conflict reveals deep-seated resilience and shifting strategic motives in the region.