International Stories
Western Rightwing’s George Floyd?
The murder of a white Brit by a British Sikh is powering a narrative, across the West, of non-whites lording it over whites. Yes, Brit cops messed up initially. But now, the idea of immigration is in crosshairs
The £42mn crime trail behind an Indian-origin couple’s £6.6mn divorce
What could be the UK’s “longest” divorce case started with an affair and went from a £270,000 settlement to a £6.6mn payout. But while she thought he was hiding money from her, he was helping hide dirty money for others too
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why are racist posts claiming Indians are ‘overrunning’ Singapore?
Indians make up just 9% of Singapore’s resident population, and many have long been part of its middle-class, English-speaking mainstream. So why are racist posts trying to paint them as a sudden threat?
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
From Silicon Valley jobs to building 96 US unicorns: The new Indian-American story
The Indian diaspora story has for long been celebrated for its CEOs at Microsoft, Google, IBM, Adobe and other global companies. The new story is about the Indian-American founders creating the next set of giants themselves.
- Rajesh Sharma
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Are Chinese spies using fake job offers to target Western officials?
Western intelligence agencies warn that officials with security clearance, as well as military personnel, journalists, and think tank employees, may be targeted through professional networking platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and Upwork
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
A Sikh man stabbed Henry Nowak to death. What police did next shook Britain
A Sikh man’s false racism claim left an 18-year-old handcuffed as he lay dying. The case is now forcing Britain to confront questions about policing, race, religious identity and public trust
‘Nepal has encroached on Indian territory’: How PM Balen Shah’s remarks sparked a political storm
The statement marked a sharp departure from Kathmandu’s traditional position on disputed territories, including Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura. Here’s what you need to know
How Kerala raised Rs 34 crore to bring one man back from Saudi death row
He was one among thousands who left Kerala for Saudi Arabia. Then came an accident, a death sentence and a Rs 34-crore campaign to set him free and bring him back home
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
The real reason Trump absolutely has to end the Iran war
Trump has said at least five times in the three months since the Iran war that it's ending. Now, it really does have to because his approval ratings are hitting all-time lows
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Will Russia-Taliban military pact help India and hurt Pak? What we know so far
The deal is likely to boost Afghanistan’s defence capabilities amid recent military tensions with Pakistan. Moscow is also seeking Taliban’s help to counter terror groups such as IS-K, which poses a threat to Central Asia, traditionally seen as Russia’s strategic backyard
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Breather For Now? For How Long?
As a tentative US-Iran deal awaits Trump’s signature, the global economy is hoping for a break. But geopolitics as well as politics in Trump camp & among Iran hardliners, mean conflict can restart after a few months
This CEO was denied US visa thrice, now heads a $1 trillion firm
Sanjay Mehrotra is CEO of Micron Technology, the memory-chip giant that just crossed a market cap of $1 trillion to break into the top 10 US companies by valuation
‘Recognise Israel’: Did Trump put Pakistan in a bind with his new demand?
The US President has urged Muslim allies to join the 2020 Abraham Accords as part of the ongoing Iran negotiations. Pakistan has long resisted external pressure to recognise Israel, but how it navigates this latest challenge amid warming ties with the Trump administration is yet to be seen
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
What Does Trump Love Even Mean?
Rubio’s visit has brought back the familiar grammar of Indo-US ties, but White House’s approach has shifted. Now, it’s mostly about what India can do for US. Plus, those niggling questions about China & Pakistan
13,000 kmph, 6 warheads: Why Ukraine couldn't stop this deadly Russian missile
Russia on May 24 struck Ukraine with an Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile — a weapon Kyiv currently has no capability to intercept. Here’s what we know about this nuclear-capable missile
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Ready When You Are, Pardner!
US is finding out it needs India. That’s why Rubio is here. India should play its cards well, and leverage strategic complementarities, especially to balance China. Washington too knows the math doesn’t work minus New Delhi
Is the Iran war ending? It's down to these 6 questions
Is an Iran deal actually close, or is Trump prepared to wait? Here’s what we know about what each side may give up on the six issues that matter most
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Iran’s ‘digital toll booth’ at Hormuz? What it could mean for Google, Meta & Microsoft
Iran is reportedly eyeing to impose licensing fees on the global tech giants for using undersea internet cables, which pass through the Strait, even as Tehran remains engaged in back-channel negotiations with the US to end the conflict that began on Feb 28
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Tuck Frump and the rise of America’s potty-mouth politics
Trump, naturally, is the undisputed grandmaster of presidential profanity. His political rhetoric often sounds less like a State of the Union and more like a man yelling at a handyman who has messed up hanging the curtain rods
Why Indian immigrants are hit by new US ‘apply in home country’ green card rule
Many Indian immigrants on employment and student visas rely on getting their green card while they’re still in the US. The new rule adds further uncertainty to the process.
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM