"World and Wars" is your passport to a riveting exploration of global conflicts with host Aditi Prasad. Discover the triumphs, tragedies, and untold stories behind history's most significant battles. The podcast offers fresh insights into socio-political dynamics, military strategies, and enduring legacies. Whether you're a history buff or simply curious about global wars, this podcast provides an engaging and educational journey. This podcast is a production of Hindustan Times.
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America and its allies' increased military action against the Houthis has so far failed to deter the Yemeni group from attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea. Amid the escalating tension, Houthis have specifically named Russia and China while saying vessels not linked to Israel, USA, and UK are safe. While the tension is driving up oil prices, i…
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Houthi action in the Red Sea has brought the civil war in Yemen back to the forefront of geopolitical discussions. Even as the U.S. struggles to deter the Houthis from targeting commercial ships and holding world trade at ransom, a new investigative report has claimed that one of America's key allies in the region is actually making the Houthis' co…
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During the term of the last Maldives President, Ibrahim Solih, the Indian administration of Narendra Modi extended a huge tranche of financial assistance to the Indian Ocean archipelago as it was struggling with a massive Chinese debt problem. Five years later, Solih has been replaced by Mohamed Muizzu, who appears intent on alienating Delhi, and a…
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The killing of senior Hamas leader Saleh Al Arouri has put Israel's secret assassination strategy back in the spotlight. While the Israel government has not confirmed its role in Arouri's killing, many are taking it for granted, given declarations by top leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, that Israel would kill Hamas leaders wher…
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Days after the Israel-Hamas war virtually reached India's shores in the form of a commercial ship being attacked with a drone near Gujarat, Hindustan Times has accessed inside information of what the investigation so far has revealed. The Indian Navy and Coast Guard, which responded to MV Chem Pluto's distress call on December 21, recovered evidenc…
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For weeks, Houthi attacks on commercial ships have caused mayhem on international trade. The attacks are in support of Gaza, according to the Yemeni group, but the fallout is being felt across the world. Now, it has emerged that an Israeli logistics company has struck deals with firms in multiple Arab countries to set up a land route which would he…
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A viral video of a speech by most-wanted Yahya Sinwar has sparked speculation that a television series shot in Gaza, and aired on Hamas' channel, was either the inspiration behind the Palestinian group's October 7 attack on Israel, or was a not-so-subtle hint of its sinister plans. During Ramzan of 2022, a show titled 'Fist Of The Free' was aired o…
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Even after two months of intense war, the worst is not yet over, with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu government warning that the fighting with Hamas could last for "several" more months. But it is not clear whether the Israeli economy would be able to handle such a long conflict, even as the Israeli military continues to march on, mainly with assistan…
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Hamas' Abu Obaida's Numbers Reveal Tough Situation For Israel In Gaza? North-South Dilemma Explained
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It has been two months since the Israel-Hamas war started, and a week since the fragile ceasefire ended in Gaza. Abu Obaida, the spokesperson of Hamas' military wing Al Qassam Brigades, on December 7 claimed that the group had destroyed more than 130 military vehicles of Israel over a period of 72 hours. Over the same duration of time, Israel admit…
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India's neighbour Myanmar is on the edge once again. The last two weeks have seen a spike in fighting between Myanmar’s Ruling Junta and rebel militias. To be clear, unrest was always there. But this is among the most intense fighting seen since the country’s military overthrew the democratically elected government over 2 years ago. HT's Editor-Dig…
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First they received a fillip because of the Russia-Ukraine war, and now they've gotten a boost from the raging Israel-Hamas war. Western weapons manufacturers are cashing in on the rise in conflicts around the world, issuing a forecast which is rosy for them, but grim for the rest of the world. Tune in now…
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Hezbollah's New Video Reveals True Intentions Of Chief Hassan Nasrallah | Israel-Hamas War | Gaza
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When Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah delivered a speech recently, his supporters were disappointed. They thought that Nasrallah would announce full-scale war against Israel while the latter fights Hamas in Gaza. However, Nasrallah only repeated warnings to Israel and its allies like the USA. Now, a new video released by Hezbollah appears to have r…
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SPICE Bomb Tech Made Famous By India To Feature In Israel-Hamas War With US Nod; Gaza Impact Decoded
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Amid rising concerns among Israel's allies over civilian casualties in Gaza, news has emerged about the Joe Biden government clearing a deal for precision-bomb technology to be supplied to Israel. A similar deal worth hundreds of millions of dollars was approved earlier too. The technology in question is SPICE - equipment which turns normal munitio…
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The Gaza Strip is witnessing one of the worst phases of violence in its history as Israeli forces continue their onslaught to wipe off Hamas. Over 9,900 people have been killed in Gaza as Israel continues to ignore calls for a ceasefire. While the immediate provocation for the war was Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel on October 7, there is a lot of…
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Ever since Hamas' attack on October 7 and the retaliation by Israeli forces, a raging debate has gripped some of America's top universities. Students and professors both have picked sides. But the war debate has taken a dark turn in recent days with threats being issued to Jewish students, and some even being allegedly intimidated. The Joe Biden ad…
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Amid a worsening war with Hamas, Israel has handed out a dozen contracts to 6 companies to look for gas reserves in the eastern Mediterranean. This comes just days after Iran called on Muslim members of OPEC to ban oil exports to Iran. This brought back memories of the devastating oil embargo on western nations during the Yom Kippur war. Watch the …
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Qatar is once again in the middleman's chair, mediating negotiations for the release of hostages taken by Hamas during its October 7 attack on Israel. The tiny Islamic emirate in the Middle East has played this role in cases related to many conflicts in recent years - from Afghanistan to Russia. But the Israel-Hamas war has backed Doha into a corne…
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The ongoing conflict between the Israeli Army and Hamas fighters in Gaza has put the Middle East on the boil. Both Israel and the U.S. have said that Iran could be the real instigator behind Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel on October 7. While Iran has repeatedly said that it has nothing to do with the recent Hamas attack on Israel, analysts are un…
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Nearly three weeks after the horrific massacre perpetrated by Hamas in Israel, and days after more than a dozen attacks took place on US troops in Iraq and Syria, the Joe Biden administration is reportedly stepping up surveillance measures in the Middle East. This includes increasing intelligence-gathering via drones and boosting patrolling at mili…
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