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Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to Darul Uloom Deoband has revived interest in the region’s shared Islamic heritage. Deoband, the 19th-century reformist seminary, once shaped a plural and intellectual Islam that viewed faith as a uniting moral force within a diverse India. Its offshoot, the Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind, stood for “composite nationalism” — an idea that bound Hindus and Muslims into a common political destiny. But while India’s Muslim scholars upheld coexistence, the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan’s ruling establishment have turned religion into a tool of political power. As Pakistan’s army chief declares that Hindus and Muslims share…

Afghanistan’s renewed outreach to India marks a major turning point in South Asia’s geopolitics — and a revival of historical ties that once defined the region’s cultural and strategic balance. India and Afghanistan have shared a deep civilizational relationship rooted in trade, culture, and mutual respect, which deteriorated sharply after the Taliban first came to power in the 1990s. That prolonged phase of estrangement now appears to be ending. The Taliban foreign minister’s visit to India and his recognition of Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India — not only challenges Pakistan’s influence over Kabul but also signals…

As the global rare earth supply chain fractures under U.S.–China tensions and escalating tariffs, a new geopolitical order is taking shape. China’s decades-long dominance faces its first real challenge, and India — with vast reserves, strategic partnerships, and new policy momentum — is emerging as a critical player in building a more diversified and resilient rare earth ecosystem. India has third largest reserves after China and Brazil but production is mere 0.5 percent at present which needs to be boosted to become a strategic player in reshaping the world’s rare earth future. By Rohit Dhuliya The world’s scramble for rare…

Book Review: Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television by Jerry Mander 1.90.5-DOPLN6M3ZD2HH2MU5QVTS47UA4.0.1-1  By Editorial Desk Looking back at Jerry Mander’s Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television, his 1978 critique resonates even more today. As screens dominate our lives—through smartphones, social media, and streaming platforms—Mander’s warnings about passive consumption, distorted realities, and the manipulation of human perception feel eerily prescient. Revisiting his arguments now offers a critical lens to examine not just television, but the broader digital media landscape shaping contemporary thought and culture. In Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television (1978), Jerry Mander delivers a provocative and…

By Newswriters Editorial Desk Media coverage is a major driver of eco-anxiety, heightening public concern while also influencing whether those worries translate into constructive action or feeling overwhelmed. News reports on environmental issues tend to evoke a complex mix of emotions, including fear, sadness, and anxiety, particularly when coverage focuses on disasters and threats without balancing solutions or opportunities for action. Evidence of Media Impact Recent research demonstrates that frequent exposure to climate change news correlates with increased levels of eco-anxiety across various populations. For example, diary studies and surveys confirm that environmental news—especially vivid video reports—significantly heightens anxiety compared…

As artificial intelligence transforms economies and geopolitics, the United States and China are locked in a fierce race for dominance. From innovation and investment to regulation and ideology, their contest over AI is shaping the balance of global power in the 21st century. Image: Unsplash By Newswriters Editorial Desk Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the defining technology of our era — a force that will determine not only which nations lead the global economy but also who sets the moral and political rules of the digital world. Today, the United States and China are the two principal players in this…

A Life of Invention and Irony: Alfred Nobel’s life is a story of stunning transformation — from the inventor of dynamite and the so-called “Merchant of Death” to the visionary founder of the Nobel Prizes. Haunted by the misuse of his invention, Nobel turned remorse into redemption, leaving behind a legacy that celebrates peace, progress, and the power of human conscience. Deepali D Alfred Nobel, the Swedish chemist, engineer, and inventor, was born in 1833 in Stockholm. A visionary scientist and industrialist, Nobel held more than 350 patents, but one invention defined — and nearly destroyed — his reputation: dynamite.…

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado [File: Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/Reuters] Complied by Newswriters News Desk In a poignant rebuke to authoritarianism, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, recognizing her “unwavering commitment to democratic rights amid brutal repression.” The announcement, delivered on Friday, underscores global solidarity with Venezuela’s pro-democracy movement, where over 7 million have fled economic collapse and political violence under President Nicolás Maduro. Machado, 56, a former lawmaker barred from running in 2024 elections, has endured exile threats, assassination attempts, and house arrest. Her nonviolent resistance, including massive…

PHOTO: The Week Newswriters News Desk The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), once hailed as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability, is teetering on the edge of irrelevance as the United States under President Donald Trump’s second term signals waning commitment to the grouping. With Trump reportedly opting out of the upcoming leaders’ summit in India—slated for November—and imposing steep tariffs on key partner India, analysts warn that the alliance of the U.S., India, Japan, and Australia risks devolving from a dynamic multilateral forum into a hollow diplomatic shell. Born out of shared concerns over China’s rising assertiveness, the Quad’s trajectory now…

Andrei A. Gromyko, USSR, leaves after first session of the United Nations Security Council (1946) held at Hunter College. By Newswriters Editorial Desk The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), established in 1945 to maintain global peace and security, is increasingly seen as out of step with today’s multipolar world. With its permanent membership limited to five nations—the United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, and China—the council’s structure reflects a post-World War II order that critics argue fails to account for emerging powers and new geopolitical realities. Calls for reform, particularly to include nations like India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan, have…