The battle scene depicts a victory over British troops by an 18th-century Muslim, a man India’s current government would prefer was forgotten.
Author: MIKE IVES
Starlink Satellite Internet Terminals, Sent by Elon Musk, Arrive in Ukraine
Responding to a plea by a Ukrainian official, Mr. Musk delivered an unknown number of his Starlink terminals, which offer online connection via orbiting satellites, bypassing conventional providers.
Tonga Is Receiving ‘Contactless’ Aid. There are Pros and Cons.
Covid-era travel restrictions have mostly prevented expatriate aid workers from flying into Pacific island nations after natural disasters. The results are mixed.
This Galápagos Volcano Produced a ‘Mesmerizing’ River of Fire
When Wolf Volcano erupted last month in a remote corner of Ecuador, its lava trail extended for miles in an orange line so bright that it was visible from space.
This Galápagos Volcano Produced a ‘Mesmerizing’ River of Fire
When Wolf Volcano erupted last month in a remote corner of Ecuador, its lava trail extended for miles in an orange line so bright that it was visible from space.
The Ending of ‘Fight Club’ Was Censored in China
The 1999 cult classic starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton is not the only foreign film to be altered for audiences in mainland China.
Zara Rutherford Becomes Youngest Woman to Circle the Globe Solo
When Zara Rutherford landed on Thursday, she became the youngest woman to circumnavigate the globe solo. “I’m just happy to finally also be in the same spot for a few months,” she said.
Americans Are Now Learning What People in East Asia Already Knew About Masks
In some parts of Asia, surgical masks became commonplace during SARS epidemic of 2002-2003.
European Parliament’s President, David Sassoli, Dies at 65
He was a well-known journalist in his native Italy before going into politics, and devoted his tenure to making the Parliament more prominent.
Hong Kong Removes ‘Pillar of Shame’ Statue Amid Crackdown
The decision to take down the “Pillar of Shame,” an enduring symbol of the territory’s pro-democracy movement, was another sign of Beijing’s crackdown.