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From front-runner to underdog, Pierre Poilievre battles headwinds days before Canada electionsFrom front-runner to underdog, Pierre Poilievre battles headwinds days before Canada elections
Once a runaway favourite, Conservative leader now trails as Trump's trade threats revive Liberal hopes. The fire's still there as polls approach — but the fight may no longer be his alone.Once a runaway favourite, Conservative leader now trails as Trump's trade threats revive Liberal hopes. The fire's still there as polls approach — but the fight may no longer be his alone.
By Sadiq S Bhat
By Sadiq S Bhat
What is the Indus Waters Treaty that India is going to 'suspend'?What is the Indus Waters Treaty that India is going to 'suspend'?
India’s move to suspend the decades-old treaty after a deadly attack on Kashmir raises fears of escalating tensions with Pakistan, but can New Delhi really turn off the taps?India’s move to suspend the decades-old treaty after a deadly attack on Kashmir raises fears of escalating tensions with Pakistan, but can New Delhi really turn off the taps?
By Kazim Alam
By Kazim Alam


Sachs to Trump: Close all US military bases in Asia, return to diplomacySachs to Trump: Close all US military bases in Asia, return to diplomacyUS economist Jeffrey Sachs says Asia’s security lies in diplomacy, not military projection, as Trump renews demands for Japan and South Korea to cover more of the cost of hosting US bases amid tariff talks.US economist Jeffrey Sachs says Asia’s security lies in diplomacy, not military projection, as Trump renews demands for Japan and South Korea to cover more of the cost of hosting US bases amid tariff talks.
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From exclusion to empowerment: Türkiye’s headscarf reform and women’s rights revivalFrom exclusion to empowerment: Türkiye’s headscarf reform and women’s rights revivalTürkiye stands today as a reflection of democratic growth and inclusive governance — as the nation sets a global example by eliminating systemic barriers and affirming all women's rights to work and study freely.Türkiye stands today as a reflection of democratic growth and inclusive governance — as the nation sets a global example by eliminating systemic barriers and affirming all women's rights to work and study freely.