Category: Global News
Did Modi win? Key takeaways from India’s election
There were many surprises in India’s election as PM Narendra Modi’s BJP came first but lost its majority in parliament.
Modi’s new test after India election results: Can he work with others?
Modi has only ever ruled with large majorities, centralised power and without coalition compulsions. Can he adapt?
India election results: Did ‘secular’ parties let Muslims down too?
Scared of the BJP describing them as pro-Muslim, these parties distanced themselves from the community, analysts say.
15-year-old in Gaza loses legs and hand due to ‘Israeli mine’
15-year-old Mohammed Samour lost both legs and one of his hands when an explosive left behind detonated.
South African minister charged with corruption amid coalition talks
Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa is arrested and charged as his ANC party struggles to form a government.
Why India’s election results bring hope, even in defeat
BJP won the vote, but its loss of a majority in the Lok Sabha signals that the politics of hate have a limit.
Video of nationalist leader smashing TV as India’s BJP loses majority
A Hindu nationalist leader was seen smashing a TV as India’s results confirmed the ruling BJP had lost its majority.
Video: Gunman opens fires on US embassy in Lebanon
A gunman who fired on the US embassy in Lebanon has been arrested and hospitalised after he was injured in return fire.
Why is Jerusalem bracing for violence during Israel’s Flag March?
Nationalist Israelis are expected to march through Jerusalem's Muslim Quarter today, despite the carnage in Gaza.