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In the Russia-Ukraine war, drones have emerged as the inexpensive yet effective tank killer. But countries continue to manufacture and use them. Here is why.

A PIL has been filed in SC seeking menstrual leaves for students and working women across India. What are the arguments for and against such a policy? What is the experience in countries that do have period leave? We explain.

Richard Torenetta, a Tesla investor and former heavy metal band member, sued Musk over his pay package in 2018, saying it was unfair. Why did Torenetta call the package unfair? What did the court rule?

Iranian strikes on January 16 in Pakistan and into Iraq and Syria a day earlier suggest deeper links amongst groups and threats they pose to the region and beyond

Iran and Pakistan have attacked militant bases in each other's territory, but also reaffirmed their commitment to good neighbourly ties. The countries have a history of tensions and cooperation, and a common problem of Baloch insurgency, but in the context of the Middle East conflict, their actions mark a dangerous escalation.

Here is a brief account of the outfits that were targeted.

�� The Houthi rebels of Yemen have claimed responsibility for the suspected drone attack in Abu Dhabi on Monday, which killed three people, including two Indians. Who are the Houthis, and why did they target the UAE?

Rising star center-right candidate Pieter Omtzigt is "riding the populist wave" without being a populist himself, analysts say. He may have helped calm the tone during this Dutch election, but can his model be exported?

Cash-strapped Pakistan has asked China to step up funding of projects via the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). But experts say Beijing is wary of Pakistan's worsening economic crisis.

In the run-up to the elections, Muizzu’s coalition had taken a strong position against India's influence in the Maldives. Post his win, he has toned down the rhetoric somewhat. Here are the sticking points in the India-Maldives relationship.