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South China Morning Post – World · China
A silver Montblanc fountain pen owned by Singapore’s first prime minister Lee Kuan Yew has sold for S$461,500 (US$360,000), nearly 10 times its highest estimat…
The Hindu – World · India
A Guinness World Record for the "Largest Flagpole Number" was set at Veterans Memorial Park in Parsippany, New Jersey, on Saturday
The New York Times – World · US
Saved by his ability to paint, he was one of only a handful of prisoners to make it out of the brutal prison Tuol Sleng.
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Syrian army helicopters dropped roses on crowds at Damascus Citadel’s Summer Syria festival.
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
India marked its 80th Independence Day at Delhi’s historic Red Fort.
Times of India – World · India
- India celebrates 80th Independence Day with PM Modi's arrival at Red Fort. - Modi wore a striking red tie-and-dye for the occasion. - The event highlight…
The Hindu – World · India
August 13 marked the 100th birth anniversary of the revolutionary Fidel Castro. Here’s a quiz on him.
The New York Times – World · US
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan has been a public critic of Mr. Putin, who has denounced her country’s sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war.
The Hindu – World · India
A century after his birth, Fidel Castro remains one of the most influential and controversial figures of the 20th century. Supporters credit him with transform…
South China Morning Post – World · China
When Manli Ho saw her father’s name being used to advertise US$40,000 houses in his hometown in China, she was outraged. “He Saved 18,000 Jewish Lives in WWII.…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
How colonial identity, extremist politics and 'hate radio' helped turn Rwanda’s genocide into organised mass murder.
South China Morning Post – World · China
A South Korean actress has apologised for the controversy surrounding her great-grandfather’s pro-Japanese ties during Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule, a day aft…
Times of India – World · India
- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with a dedicated team for real-time news delivery. - Committed to excellence, providing current, in-depth analysis, and reports…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Professor Wang Gungwu is regarded internationally as an authority on Chinese history. The 95-year-old is best known for his explorations of Chinese history in …
TechCrunch · US
On the latest episode of Equity, we spoke to Jill Lepore about "government by machines" and why Elon Musk is a bad science fiction reader.
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
On the second episode of Deja Vu, we look at Iran and the great powers that have tried to shape it.
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Nagasaki Mayor says ‘humanity and nuclear weapons can't coexist’ as Japan marks anniversary of the US atomic bombing.
Times of India – World · India
A school quiz question in Kerala has ignited a political controversy. The question asked about the freedom fighter receiving the most severe British punishment…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Unexploded ordnance and a military motorcycle also recovered following record heat and drought conditionsRecord-low water levels in the Danube have exposed rem…
The Guardian – World · Europe
A horrific knife attack on a street in June sparked another summer’s night of racial violence, stoked by loyalist groups. How did the unrest erupt – and why do…
The New York Times – World · US
Nearly 10,000 Punjabi soldiers who died in World War I have been added to casualty records for the first time.
South China Morning Post – World · China
Palestinian Christians call themselves “living stones” and say they have lived continuously in the Holy Land for the last 2,000 years. Maybe not for much longe…
BBC News – World · Europe
It is thought an apprentice stonemason who worked on the Houses of Parliament in London borrowed it.
South China Morning Post – World · China
“Philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways; the point, however, is to change it.” This famous 11th thesis from Karl Marx’s Theses on Feuerb…
South China Morning Post – World · China
When Massive Attack covered Seo Taiji & Boys’ “Regret of the Times” at Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival on August 1, the British band framed it as a tribute to …
South China Morning Post – World · China
No longer confined to disputed islands or historical memory, the rivalry between Beijing and Tokyo has evolved into a fight for the global microphone, as both …
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Regarded the most famous female spy of all time, dancer Mata Hari had men falling at her feet — but was executed for treason. Did she really betray state secre…
The Hindu – World · India
A quiz on the tragic atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki that took place on August 6 and 9, 81 years ago
The Hindu – World · India
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who attended the memorial for the first time as Prime Minister, said she will take “a realistic approach” toward achieving a wor…
The Hindu – World · India
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the ‘July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum’ at Ganabhaban, prime minister’s official residence during Hasina’s regime, c…
The Hindu – World · India
Over the weekend, first responders dug through the destroyed buildings and recovered remains of 112 victims, including 40 children
Times of India – World · India
British schools are opening new campuses across India. These institutions leverage their historical prestige and names. Indian education companies and develope…
South China Morning Post – World · China
A silver Montblanc fountain pen owned by Singapore’s founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew is up for auction with a starting bid of S$20,000 (US$15,600). Singap…
South China Morning Post – World · China
A viral clip renews the headlined question for me. Jameela Jamil, a British actress of Pakistani and Indian descent, caused a public row in the UK for her inte…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Remains of 112 victims, including 40 children, recovered from rubble more than two years after residential block was destroyedMourners gathered in central Gaza…
BBC News – World · Europe
The bodies - belonging to members of two extended families - have only recently been recovered from under rubble in Gaza City.
South China Morning Post – World · China
Forty years ago, John Woo’s A Better Tomorrow was released. The action film is considered to be a turning point in Hong Kong cinema with directors like Quentin…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The disappearance of two boys last year has turned the Abdel Aal family’s life into an endless search for answers.
South China Morning Post – World · China
The bamboo-copter is one of the most famous gadgets from the pocket of Doraemon, an iconic robot cat from a Japanese cartoon series who employs futuristic devi…
BBC News – World · Europe
Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages.
IEEE Spectrum · Global
A German engineer wanted a cheaper cigarette. The popular crooner Bing Crosby wanted a vacation. Satisfying both desires inadvertently led to the invention of …
The Guardian – World · Europe
The EU is using a currency redesign as an opportunity to be less neutral and try some finely balanced identity-buildingIs Europe best represented by the bold i…
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
In 2015, the EU designated August 2 as the European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day. In Germany, the day is marked with memorial services, educational activites an…
Times of India – World · India
NSA Doval Appeals To Young Generation To Place Country Before Self-Interest
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
From coup to conflict - how decades of rivalries and miscalculations have shaped one of today’s most dangerous wars.
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