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The domestic pressures shaping India’s response to Kashmir attacks
Apr 25, 2025 - World
Narendra Modi must weigh a response that balances domestic fury with strategic restraintIndia’s furious response to the terrorist massacre of 26 men in a popular travel destination is being shaped by public rage at the deadliest civilian attack in Kashmir in a quarter-century.The brutality of the assault in one of Muslim-majority Kashmir’s marquee tourist spots – and its national resonance – leaves Prime Minister Narendra Modi needing to signal strength, but without triggering uncontrolled escalation between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan, analysts say. Continue reading...

Soccer Legend Pelé Has Died At Age 82
Sep 20, 2024 - World
The Brazilian “King of Football” had been treated for colon cancer since 2021.View Entire Post ›
Japan’s Annual Penis Festival Is Unlike Anything Else
Apr 9, 2023 - World
Kanamara Matsuri has been an annual tradition since 1969, and besides being known for its fun, it raises money for a good cause.View Entire Post ›

Hundreds Of Passengers Have Said They Were Sexually Assaulted On Cruise Ships. Their Stories Highlight Years Of Lax Security, Critics Say.
Apr 3, 2023 - World
Numerous passengers traveling on major cruise lines such as Carnival and Disney say in court documents that they were raped and assaulted — oftentimes by crew members.View Entire Post ›
Russia Detained A Journalist From The Wall Street Journal On Spying Accusations
Mar 30, 2023 - World
The move comes amid Russia's crackdown on media and dissent.View Entire Post ›