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Explained | Ukraine races against the clock to secure debt restructuring

Ukraine is pushing to secure a debt restructuring before a two-year payment freeze agreed by holders of its $20 billion of outstanding international bonds expires at the end of August.

Explained | Ukraine races against the clock to secure debt restructuring

Explained | Ukraine races against the clock to secure debt restructuring

Explained | Ukraine races against the clock to secure debt restructuring

Explained | Who's in control of Gaza's Rafah crossing and why is it important to Gaza?

Throughout the seven-month conflict, Rafah, the only crossing not run by Israel, has been a lifeline to the outside world for Palestinians in Gaza.

07 May 2024, 13:18 IST

Explained | Who's in control of Gaza's Rafah crossing and why is it important to Gaza?

Explained | Who's in control of Gaza's Rafah crossing and why is it important to Gaza?

Explained | Who's in control of Gaza's Rafah crossing and why is it important to Gaza?

07 May 2024, 13:18 IST

Explained | How Modi's BJP plans to win a supermajority in India's parliamentary polls

Opinion polls indicate Modi will win a rare third term when voting ends on June 1. But only once in Indian history has a party crossed the 400 mark.

07 May 2024, 03:37 IST

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Explained | How Modi's BJP plans to win a supermajority in India's parliamentary polls

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Explained | How Modi's BJP plans to win a supermajority in India's parliamentary polls

Explained | How Modi's BJP plans to win a supermajority in India's parliamentary polls

07 May 2024, 03:37 IST

Explained | What's in the three-phase ceasefire deal Hamas backs, but Israel does not?

The United States, which alongside Qatar and Egypt has played a mediation role in the talks, said it was studying the Hamas response and would discuss it with Middle East allies.

07 May 2024, 01:47 IST

Explained | What's in the three-phase ceasefire deal Hamas backs, but Israel does not?

Explained | What's in the three-phase ceasefire deal Hamas backs, but Israel does not?

Explained | What's in the three-phase ceasefire deal Hamas backs, but Israel does not?

07 May 2024, 01:47 IST

Explained | What is Blue Corner Notice, issued against Prajwal Revanna in the Hassan sex abuse case

Revanna, amid the sexual assault allegations, is believed to be in Germany. Parameshwara, speaking to reporters, said that the Interpol would inform all countries and locate him.

06 May 2024, 11:57 IST

Explained | What is Blue Corner Notice, issued against Prajwal Revanna in the Hassan sex abuse case

Explained | What is Blue Corner Notice, issued against Prajwal Revanna in the Hassan sex abuse case

Explained | What is Blue Corner Notice, issued against Prajwal Revanna in the Hassan sex abuse case

06 May 2024, 11:57 IST

Explained | What you need to know about South Africa's 2024 election

After the vote, held every five years, the new National Assembly will choose the country's next president from among its members.

06 May 2024, 10:23 IST

Explained | What you need to know about South Africa's 2024 election

Explained | What you need to know about South Africa's 2024 election

Explained | What you need to know about South Africa's 2024 election

06 May 2024, 10:23 IST

Explained | How Western sanctions are strangling Putin’s Arctic gas ambitions

The Novatek PJSC-led Arctic LNG 2 facility, on the icy Kara Sea, is a key part of Moscow’s plans to boost exports and replenish coffers. The vast new $25 billion operation is sitting virtually idle, the first piece of Russia’s energy production complex to be effectively curbed by US restrictions.

05 May 2024, 07:18 IST

Explained | How Western sanctions are strangling Putin’s Arctic gas ambitions

Explained | How Western sanctions are strangling Putin’s Arctic gas ambitions

Explained | How Western sanctions are strangling Putin’s Arctic gas ambitions

05 May 2024, 07:18 IST

Explained | How US campus protests over Gaza differ from Vietnam War era

Israel's assault on Gaza was triggered by the October 7 attack by Islamist Hamas militants, which by its tallies killed 1,200 with 253 taken hostage.

04 May 2024, 12:57 IST

Explained | How US campus protests over Gaza differ from Vietnam War era

Explained | How US campus protests over Gaza differ from Vietnam War era

Explained | How US campus protests over Gaza differ from Vietnam War era

04 May 2024, 12:57 IST

Explained | How to watch China's launch to the far side of the moon

Unlike Earth, whose erosion and shifting crust constantly renew its surface, the moon remains frozen in time. Scientists hope that retrieving material from the far side will reveal information about the origin and evolution of the Earth-moon system.

03 May 2024, 06:07 IST

Explained | How to watch China's launch to the far side of the moon

Explained | How to watch China's launch to the far side of the moon

Explained | How to watch China's launch to the far side of the moon

03 May 2024, 06:07 IST

Explained | Why Rahul is contesting Raebareli, Priyanka is sitting out, and K L Sharma has been fielded from Amethi

The Gandhis and the party are well aware that this shift will bring more attacks on them, especially Rahul, with charges of running away from Amethi, fearing a defeat once again. But sources said the party is willing to take this one risk and are confident that it will not stick.

03 May 2024, 03:45 IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Explained | Why Rahul is contesting Raebareli, Priyanka's sitting out, and K L Sharma has been fielded from Amethi

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Explained | Why Rahul is contesting Raebareli, Priyanka's sitting out, and K L Sharma has been fielded from Amethi

Explained | Why Rahul is contesting Raebareli, Priyanka is sitting out, and K L Sharma has been fielded from Amethi

03 May 2024, 03:45 IST