“Pathaan” demonstrated the crosscutting appeal of the Bollywood titan Shah Rukh Khan, who re-emerged on the big screen after a difficult personal period.
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India’s Right Wing Tried to Scuttle the Film ‘Pathaan.’ Fans Helped It Set Records.
“Pathaan” demonstrated the crosscutting appeal of the Bollywood titan Shah Rukh Khan, who re-emerged on the big screen after a difficult personal period.
Pakistan Strengthens Laws Against Blasphemy
Insulting Islam or its founder is already a capital offense, but now those who insult people connected to the Prophet Muhammad could get prison time.
German Police Detain Iranian Citizen on Suspicion of Planning a Chemical Attack
A 32-year-old Iranian citizen had procured cyanide and ricin in an effort “to commit an Islamist-motivated attack,” the authorities said.
India Emerges as Key Global Player Amid Russia’s War in Ukraine
The invasion of Ukraine, compounding the effects of the pandemic, has contributed to the ascent of a giant that defies easy alignment. It could be the decisive force in a changing global system.
How the Xenophobic Town of Hérouxville, Quebec, Fell in Love With Immigrants
“We now want as many immigrants as possible,” said Bernard Thompson, the mayor of Hérouxville, Quebec, a onetime supporter of the town’s anti-immigrant code.
Iran Carries Out Second Execution Linked to Protests
In the second execution in just a few days, a 23-year-old protester was hanged from a construction crane at dawn in the city of Mashhad, galvanizing a new wave of demonstrations.
Global Car Supply Chains Entangled With Abuses in Xinjiang, Report Says
A new report on the auto industry cites extensive links to Xinjiang, where the U.S. government now presumes goods are made with forced labor.
In New Law, Indonesia Criminalizes Sex Outside of Marriage
Parliament also approved a law that criminalizes criticism of the government, delivering a blow to the country’s progressive reputation.
Why Is Rahul Gandhi Walking 2,000 Miles Across India?
Rahul Gandhi is hoping to pull his once-mighty party out of the political wilderness. The future of India as a multiparty democracy may be on the line.