The EU has refused President Trump’s call for tariffs on India and China over Russian oil, stressing independence in trade policy and unveiling a landmark 19th sanctions package on Russia. In this conversation between HT's Aayesha Varma and Former EU Trade Negotiator John Clarke, listen in to insights about EU trade policy and much more as U.S. pressure escalates and India remains resilient.INTERNATIONAL NEWS #Europe #RussiaSanctions #Trump #India #EnergyCrisis #EUIndiaTrade #JohnClark #GlobalPolitics #UkraineWar #EconomicPolicy

Pakistan, America, Afghanistan and India. What are the recent geopolitical developments in these regions that you need to know? Tune in to Point Blank with HT's Shishir Gupta to find out. It's a discussion on Pakistan & America's growing closeness, how it relates to China, why Trump and the Taliban are involved in a tussle and what happened in Ladakh.

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Explore the real history of the Rothschild dynasty—bankers who shaped Europe, financed nations, and supported the creation of Israel. Bust myths and conspiracy theories surrounding their wealth and legacy in global finance. Join Aayesha Varma as HT In Depth reveals facts behind one of history’s most influential families and their impact today.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2o8zmpesFw8

The Supreme Court’s verdict on the Waqf Act has sparked fresh debate. AIMPLB Executive member Khalid Rasheed speaks on the community’s concerns, from fears that the government is targeting masjids through the new Waqf Act, to allegations of corruption within Waqf. Rasheed calls for compensation on buildings made on waqf land, and explains why many Muslims are not satisfied with the judgment. With voices divided on whether protests should be held or curtailed, the future of the Waqf Act remains a critical question for India’s minority community.

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President Xi Jinping marked the 70th founding anniversary of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in Urumqi with all the familiar symbols of Chinese state power: red banners, thunderous applause, grandiose speeches. But beyond the stage lights and orchestrated clapping lies a darker story, one that the United Nations put into words that same year. In August 2022, the UN Human Rights Office released a landmark assessment, accusing China of committing “serious human rights violations” in Xinjiang that may amount to crimes against humanity. The report spoke of arbitrary detentions, forced labor, sexual violence, and an entire surveillance system designed to erase Uyghur culture. For years, leaks, testimonies, and satellite images had hinted at this. But now, the world’s top human rights body has put it on record. The celebration inside Urumqi’s hall was scripted, but the suffering outside could no longer be hidden. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DqJz-gF5fTA

Why do older leaders keep winning in a world obsessed with Gen Z? 🤔As PM Narendra Modi turns 75, even his rivals are wishing him well—without calling for retirement. From Rahul Gandhi’s slow rise, to Nepal’s Gen Z choosing a 73-year-old leader, to global examples like Joe Biden and Keir Starmer, this episode explores why experience beats age in politics.👉 Is youth really overrated in leadership?👉 Why voters still trust elders to steer nations?👉 What Modi’s next move at 78 could mean for India.🔔 Watch now to understand why age is the new advantage in the political game.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ax0vjzl4ptE

Is Antifa really behind Charlie Kirk’s death, or is this just the latest chapter in Trump’s war on the left? After the fatal shooting of the conservative influencer, Donald Trump signed an executive order labeling Antifa a domestic terror organization. But the movement has no central leadership, no membership list, and, crucially, no connection to Kirk’s death. So why is the president cracking down now? In this episode of Grey Zone, Ananya Dutta explores the murky Grey Zone between dissent and terrorism, where entire segments of the American left are being grouped under one label. From protests and doxing campaigns to the fear of censorship, we break down how Trump’s Antifa crackdown could reshape free speech, political activism, and who gets targeted next. Are we looking at protection, or persecution? And in a world where millions aren’t protected by celebrity status or money, who’s really safe?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sZlO8f32fHc

This weekend, four Western powers, the UK, France, Australia, and Canada formally recognised Palestine, issuing grand speeches about statehood. But while the world celebrated a symbolic breakthrough, Benjamin Netanyahu was busy charting a different course, one that could reshape the Middle East forever. In the same breath that he rejected Palestinian sovereignty, Netanyahu praised “progress” in talks with Syria, a country crippled by war, sanctions, and economic collapse. Why does Israel’s prime minister seek validation from Damascus? Because for Netanyahu, this is not about peace but power. His long-standing vision of a “Greater Israel” is quietly unfolding - through wars, settlements, and now diplomacy. As world leaders deliver ceremonial gestures, Netanyahu is redrawing borders in real time. The contradiction is stark: Palestine recognised on paper, Israel expanding on the ground. The question is, who is really shaping the future of the region?