Rubio and Jaishankar Meet in New York

India’s cockroach movement brought down a minister. Bringing real reform will be much harder

The structural issues fuelling anger and frustration among young people have existed for decades. Here’s where the government needs to start. Over the past few weeks, young people have mobilised to protest India’s broken education system, against the background of a shortage of job opportunities.

U.S. Hails Vietnam's 81st National Day

The United States has extended congratulations to Vietnam on the occasion of its 81st National Day on September 2, reaffirming the value of bilateral ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Washington also highlighted Vietnam's role as a founding member supporting the Board of Peace.

European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee Heads to Beijing and Shanghai for High-Level Talks

An eight-member delegation from the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by Chair David McAllister, is travelling to China on 21–23 July for high-level meetings covering trade tensions, human rights, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific. The visit is described as one of the most significant foreign policy engagements undertaken by the committee in its current term.

The ‘robot Olympics’ were spectacular – but will this technology end up helping humans?

Getting a robot to run 100m faster than Usain Bolt is impressive. But how about a humanoid that can make you a cup of tea in your own kitchen?

'The King of Trash' Sells Out Bay Area Screens

A documentary about Vietnamese American recycling entrepreneur David Duong and his family's journey from refugee boats to building California Waste Solutions has sold out screenings across the Bay Area and San Jose. Nearly 1,000 people have registered or joined waiting lists for four new California showings scheduled between September 12 and October 3, 2026.

I love my skincare routine. Do I have a body image problem?

Spending time on skincare can be enjoyable, creative and soothing. But sometimes this self-care can be concerning. Could it be ‘cosmeticorexia’?

Lowell Orchestra's Free Season Asks: Who Belongs?

The Lowell Chamber Orchestra has announced its eighth season, "The Sound of Belonging," a series of free public concerts exploring immigration, cultural memory, Black resilience, artistic defiance and Pride. The 2026–27 season spans six programs, each anchored by the orchestra's founding principle that great music should belong to everyone.

India's NHAI and Gujarat Water Body Sign Highway MoU

India's National Highways Authority and Gujarat's Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a simplified, time-bound approval framework for national highway, canal, and pipeline crossings in Gujarat. The agreement includes a mutual waiver of fees and charges and sets out standardised engineering practices aimed at reducing costs and accelerating project delivery.

Street dogs: Why India can’t — and shouldn’t — evict its canines

India’s street dogs — like urban coyotes in Canada — reveal how deeply human and animal worlds are intertwined.

Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds Nearly 3,000 Flights

A sustained eruption at Anak Krakatau in early September 2026 sent ash up to 15,000 metres into the atmosphere, forcing the temporary closure of eight airports across Java and Sumatra. Nearly 3,000 flights were disrupted and ashfall reached Jakarta and parts of West Java before the most intense activity subsided on September 6.

Butterflies are on the move as the planet warms: new research

Conservation cannot only protect habitats where species once lived – it must include the places where they will relocate in a warming world.

Taiwan's MOFA navigates dense diplomatic web

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains an extensive network of formal and informal international contacts spanning trade offices, parliamentary groups, and intergovernmental engagements across dozens of countries. The ministry's public record reflects both the breadth of Taiwan's unofficial diplomacy and the complexity of sustaining international presence without full formal recognition.