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Ecuador police entered the Mexican embassy on Friday to arrest an Ecuadorian politician who sought refuge there. What happened, and what do diplomatic conventions say about the safety of embassies?

The need for introspection and meditative contemplation has been stressed for millennia. But why exactly is this, and what are some criticisms of this view? We explain. Quotes related to philosophy and by notable figures also form an important component of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE).

With 32 member-states – the most NATO has ever had – the grouping faces significant challenges. Its expansion is believed to be a key factor behind Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and the continued conflict.

Botswana has an elephant problem — there are simply too many of them. That is why, when Germany proposed to enact stricter limits on import of hunted trophies, Botswana’s president clapped back.

The Katchatheevu controversy is being viewed as a political brownie-point-scoring exercise by the BJP against the DMK and Congress in Tamil Nadu. But it has sparked disquiet in the strategic community both in New Delhi and Colombo. Here’s why

A recent survey has shown more German companies see Japan as a stable choice for production in Asia, amid geopolitical tension and uncertainties over trade restrictions involving China.

Eight accused, including prominent activists, lawyers, and academics, have now been given bail. Two of them are yet to be released from custody. The case dates back to the beginning of 2018, but the trial is yet to commence

Unlike the West Coast areas, like California, the East Coast, which includes New York, doesn’t sit near the edges of tectonic plates.

General Zahedi was a leader of an overseas strike force of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard. What is the mandate of the Quds Force, and what is the history of Iranian-Israeli hostility?

The move comes as the world is figuring out a way to set guardrails around the fast proliferation of AI systems.