From: Deja Vu
Was ancient India the world’s forgotten superpower?
In Deja Vu’s latest episode, William Dalrymple explores ancient India’s global influence – and how it was overlooked.
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Lebanese in Brazil, Brazilian in Lebanon
Their families left Lebanon generations ago. For some Lebanese Brazilians, Lebanon’s pull never disappeared.
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Jews and Muslims lived together for centuries. Did Zionism tear them apart?
On Deja Vu, Rabbi Haim Sofer explores the history of the Neturei Karta movement’s opposition to Zionism.
State funeral honours Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa
Selected by Beijing in 1996, Tung Chee-hwa’s tenure shaped post-colonial Hong Kong during a turbulent political era.
Michelle Bachelet exits UN chief race after low poll support
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet ends her bid to be the first woman to lead the United Nations.
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Rare Ethiopian manuscript stolen by British forces triggers restitution row
The Gondar Gospel belonged to the library of Emperor Tewodros but was seized in a battle decades ago.
Lebanon returns 37 artefacts smuggled out of Egypt six years ago
The artefacts date back to the pharaonic civilisation, more commonly referred to as ancient Egypt.
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‘War on terror’: How 9/11 changed the language of conflict
The events of September 11, 2001 spawned a new lexicon which effectively sanitised the erosion of human rights.
From: NewsFeed
Chileans clash over 9/11 military coup legacy
Protesters and police have clashed in Chile, as the country marked 53 years of the military coup.
Published On 12 Sep 2026
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Japan, India, Ukraine: Why some countries are uneasy about new UN map
The countries are not opposed to a new map per se; they’re testy about the colour shades.
Spain’s Parliament backs citizenship for Western Saharans born before 1977
After lower house approval, the bill to grant tens of thousands of Sahrawis citizenship now goes to the Spanish Senate.
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