Why is WhatsApp’s privacy policy facing a legal challenge in India?
A 2021 policy update requires users to share data with Meta for ads purposes to continue using the app.
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Where have Nepal’s ‘nepo kids’ gone as corruption takes centre stage in election?
The excess of politicians’ children was front and centre of the anger that drove protests that toppled the government last year.
How the attack on Iran could impact the global oil market and economy
The U.S.-Israeli attack raises the risk of major oil supply disruption. Iran is the fourth-largest OPEC producer and sits on the critical Strait of Hormuz.
Iran retaliation raises questions about US air defences
Iran’s strike on US Navy base in Bahrain will worry Washington and its allies in the region.
Middle East Airspace Closures: Latest Updates for Travelers
Here’s everything you need to know about how your travel plans in—and through—the region might be affected.
Panic in the streets, but relief for some: The mood in Iran
Iranians talk about what is happening inside the country, despite an almost total internet blackout.
Is It Safe to Travel to Dubai? Here’s the Latest Advice for Travelers
With the UAE’s airspace currently closed, here’s what global travelers need to know about visiting Dubai and the UAE.
Iran says it has hit US base in Bahrain, as it launches strikes across region
Huge plumes of black smoke were seen rising from an area near the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain.
A Guide to Tokyo’s Vegetarian Scene, Courtesy of Chef Tejas Sovani
The Tokyo-based chef shares the best spots for vegetarian ramen, sushi, and more in the food-loving city.
Watch: Trump announces ‘major combat operations’ in Iran
US President Donald Trump accuses the Iranian regime of waging an “unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States”.