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Cricket diplomacy: India playing the long game in Afghanistan
On the night of October 23, 2023, India’s oldest international cricket ground, the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, Chennai, erupted in celebration. Tens of thousands roared and waved flags. The stands rejoiced in what seemed like a familiar triumph over a long-standing rival. It looked like an Indian victory. But the victor was not India….
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False alarm: US-Iran talks are not a countdown to conflict
When Iranian and US officials met for talks in the Omani capital of Muscat on February 6, many journalists and analysts were speculating as to whether diplomacy will fail and whether war will inevitably follow. But that framing misses the deeper reality of this moment. The more important question is why both sides have returned…
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Will Taiwan meet sub delivery deadline, unlock defence funds with Hai Kun tests?
Taiwan has conducted a series of shallow-water submerged tests of its indigenous submarine prototype over the past two weeks, marking a key step towards potential navy delivery as early as June. The Hai Kun, or Narwhal, is part of the island’s Indigenous Defence Submarine programme, a project widely seen as central to its efforts to…
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Manipur: Can a new chief minister bring peace to the troubled state?
Despite decades of unrest, Manipur has built a reputation as one of India’s most consistent producers of elite athletes – such as Olympic weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, boxer Mary Kom and judo champion Sushila Devi Likmabam. This is often attributed to a strong local sporting culture, early exposure to football, boxing and martial arts and community-run…
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The Segway Max G2 electric scooter is 50% off during this Presidents Day deal
We aim to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. ZDNET offers 33 years of experience, 30 hands-on product reviewers, and 10,000 square feet of lab space to ensure we bring you the best of tech. In 2026, we continue to refine our approach to deals, developing a measurable system for sharing…
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Transfer rumors, news: Madrid, Chelsea, Liverpool eye Junior Kroupi
Feb 10, 2026, 03:29 AM ET Bournemouth forward Junior Kroupi is attracting attention from some of Europe’s elite clubs, while Manchester City angle for a move for England international Elliot Anderson. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s winter grades | Women’s grades TRENDING…
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Man arrested for masturbating at Malaysian university seminar
A man was arrested for masturbating in public at a lecture hall during a seminar for secondary school students in Malaysia. Cheras Assistant Commissioner Mohd Rosdi Daud said that a report of the matter was lodged on Saturday following the incident at a university in Cheras, a suburb in Kuala Lumpur. “The suspect, a male…
