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Indo-Pak Relations After the 2024 Elections (Islamabad Today)

Will Indo- Pak Relations Improve Post 2024. The host for this show is Hamzah Rifaat Hussain. The guest is Zafar Nawaz Jaspal. This episode features host of Islamabad Today on ThinkTech Hawaii, Hamzah Rifaat, engaging in an academic, political and enlightening discussion with international relations expert and professor at the School of Politics and International […]

A Value Addition to IR as a Concept (Islamabad Today)

A Value Addition to International Relations. The host for this show is Hamzah Rifaat Hussain. The guest is Farhan Hanif Siddiq. In this episode, Host /Anchor, Hamzah Rifaat Hussain speaks to Academic and Associate Professor at the School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-E-Azam University, Islamabad on his new book published by the Oxford University […]

The Future of Pakistan’s Economy (Islamabad Today)

Can Pakistan Salvage Itself Economically. The host for this show is Hamzah Rifaat Hussain. The guest is Abid Suleri. In this episode, host Hamzah Rifaat Hussain engages in a riveting discussion with one of Pakistan’s most renowned policy analysts and development practitioners, Dr. Abid Suleri, on whether the Pakistan economy can ever be resuscitated amid […]

The Dispensation of Law and Justice (Islamabad Today)

Is the Application of Law Universal. The host for this show is Hamzah Rifaat Hussain. The guest is Sibah Farooq Khan. In this episode, host of Islamabad Today, Hamzah Rifaat Hussain, speaks to Ms. Sibah Farooq Khan, Senior Advocate with over 20 years of Legal Advisory experience and expertise in the area of International Humanitarian […]

The Developmental Challenge (Islamabad Today)

What is the Key to Sustainable Development. The host for this show is Hamzah Rifaat Hussain. The guest is Amir Durrani. Host Hamzah Rifaat Hussain speaks to President of Reenergia, Mr. Amir Zafar Durrani, on what developmental challenges lie ahead for the world economy as it navigates through turbulent times. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for […]

Diplomatic Footprints with Aizaz Chaudhry (Islamabad Today)

What Are Ambassador Chaudhry’s Reflections. The host for this show is Hamzah Rifaat Hussain. The guest is Aizaz Chaudhry. This episode features host Hamzah Rifaat Hussain engaging in a riveting conversation with former Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, Aizaz Chaudhry, on his book ‘Diplomatic Footprints’. His book describes meetings with world leaders such […]

‘Starting Up’ in the Developing World (Islamabad Today)

Start Ups, Developing World, Commerce. The host for this show is Hamzah Rifaat Hussain. The guest is Badar Khushnood. In this episode, host Hamzah Rifaat Hussain engages in a riveting conversation with co-founder of Fishry.com and Bramerz, Mr. Badar Khushnood, on the startup culture in the developing world and the major impediments it faces, as […]

Technology, Education and Social Change (Islamabad Today)

Education, Society, Change, Impact. The host for this show is Hamzah Rifaat Hussain. The guest is Sabahat Rafiq. This episode features anchor/ host Hamzah Rifaat Hussain engaging in a conversation with President and CEO of Lampro Mellon, Sabahat Rafiq, on how technological innovations can result in meaningful change in societies through interdisciplinary education. The ThinkTech […]

The G20 Summit and India’s Weak Profile (Islamabad Today)

India’s Contradictions and the G20 Summit. The host for this show is Hamzah Rifaat Hussain. The guest is Syed Hannan. This discussion is on the 2023 G20 Summit which recently took place in New Delhi India. While it has been billed as a success, India continues to confront challenging problems such as glaring inequalities, challenges […]

Pakistan in Turmoil- What’s Next (Islamabad Today)

Is There Any Hope Left for Pakistan. The host for this show is Hamzah Rifaat Hussain. The guest is Aamir Ghauri. In this episode, host Hamzah Rifaat Hussain gets in touch with one of Pakistan’s veteran journalists, Aamir Ghauri, to speak about what’s next for the country as it reels from an economic meltdown, political […]

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- Erika Solomon and Farnaz Fassihi
Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s President, Is Dead at 63

The hard-line Shiite cleric was seen as a possible successor to Iran’s supreme leader. Mr. Raisi’s death comes at a moment of turbulence for a country facing a deepening conflict [...]

- Alissa J. Rubin
What to Know About Mohammad Mokhber, Iran’s Acting President

Mr. Mokhber has long been involved in business conglomerates tied to Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He must hold elections for a new president within 50 days. [...]

- Tracy Mumford, Farnaz Fassihi, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and James Shield
Iran’s President Dies in Crash, and Trump Trial Enters Final Days

Plus, Baltimore bridge ship to be moved. [...]

- Jonah E. Bromwich and Ben Protess
Prosecutors Poised to Conclude Trump Case as Trial Enters Final Days

Monday’s court session will begin early, with the cross-examination of Michael D. Cohen continuing. Lawyers have been told to have their closing arguments ready by Tuesday. [...]

- Nate Schweber
Outside the Trump Trial: Sock Puppets, Sex Pills and Smutty Balloons

The city serves up a cast of supporting characters who flock to a park outside Manhattan Criminal Court, where Donald Trump is on trial, and grab the spotlight. [...]

Infected blood scandal covered up after victims exposed to risks - inquiry

Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C from 1970 to 1991 by contaminated blood products and transfusions. [...]

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders

Israel's prime minister and senior figures with the Palestinian group are wanted for war crimes. [...]

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is also confirmed to have died in Sunday's crash in north-western Iran. [...]

'Decisive' day for Assange extradition battle

The Wikileaks founder awaits a ruling on his right to appeal extradition to the US. [...]

GB News could face Ofcom punishment after breach

The broadcast regulator's said the network had been found in breach of due impartiality rules. [...]

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor says he is seeking arrest warrants for Hamas leaders including Ismail Haniyeh and Yayha Sinwar, as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. [...]

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. Over the past decades, he played a crucial role in Iran and human rights groups say he was responsible [...]

The Argentine President Javier Milei called Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez' wife "corrupt." Spain has recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires and summoned Argentina's envoy. [...]

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other high-ranking politicians have been killed in a helicopter crash. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered a period of national mourning. Follow DW [...]

India's PM Narendra Modi is widely expected to win a third term, but recent lower voter turnout has been a cause of concern for Modi's BJP. DW has the latest. [...]

- Allison Aubrey
Like to bike? Your knees will thank you and you may live longer, too

New research shows lifelong bikers have healthier knees, less pain and a longer lifespan, compared to people who've never biked. This adds to the evidence that cycling promotes healthy aging. [...]

- Tyler Bartlam
How does Trump's trial end? It may hinge on how jurors feel about sex and privacy

The Trump's Trials team breaks down why prosecutors have a timeline problem, what Michael Cohen's testimony so far has shown, and why it may all come down to a question [...]

- Laura Kwerel
She was a single mom, alone at hospital with her son. Then a familiar face appeared

In 2006, Patricia Nieshoff's three-year-old son had a seizure. She was a single mother, with no one to accompany her to the hospital. But an hour into her hospital stay, [...]

- Nell Greenfieldboyce
When sea otters lose their favorite foods, they can use tools to go after new ones

Some otters rely on tools to bust open hard-shelled prey items like snails, and a new study suggests this tool use is helping them to survive as their favorite, easier-to-eat [...]

- Matt Ozug
Rwanda is transforming and growing — but at what cost?

Rwanda's post-genocide transformation has been remarkable, but uneven. And it prompts many questions, including: what type of leader is needed to help a country grow and heal? [...]

- Associated Press

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu [...]

- Sylvia Hui | AP

An inquiry has found that British authorities and the country’s public health service committed a “catalogue of failures” and knowingly exposed tens of thousands of patients to deadly infections through [...]

- Azi Paybarah, Amy B Wang, Patrick Svitek, Mariana Alfaro

Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail, with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more. [...]

- Jim Gomez | AP

The Philippines has blamed Chinese fishermen for a massive loss of giant clams in a disputed shoal controlled by China’s coast guard in the South China Sea and urged an [...]

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