Climate change and conflict are displacing people, destroying livelihoods and disrupting agricultural and industrial economies, all of which intensifies hunger and instability
Indian billionaire Vijay Mallya’s new home embodies a trend that has been gaining steam among the global super-rich: hiding increasingly ambitious residencies on the roofs of skyscrapers
Bhutan is hoarding bitcoins as abundant and cheap electricity turn this remote and peaceful Buddhist corner of South Asia into the surprise epicenter of digital currency mining
The state of Madhya Pradesh, where the effects of climate change are taking hold, has the highest number of missing persons cases in the country. Children and young women are exposed to dangers such as trafficking when they migrate in search of temporary work
The two families that have spared no expense for the three-day wedding in Bombay. The details are secret, but the three pre-wedding parties — which featured performances by Rihanna and Justin Bieber — suggest that it will be a lavish event that highlights the economic inequality in India
A new genetic study has traced the origins of the German cockroach, which accounts for most of the world’s pests and lives exclusively in urban environments
The Swedish historian, an advocate of classical liberalism, argues that for a certain sector of the right today, defending the beliefs of Thatcher and Reagan is being a ‘cultural Marxist’
Around 970 million voters will be called to the polls starting Friday while the opposition and international organizations criticize the Hindu nationalist government’s democratic backsliding
The decades during which these arms have not been used in armed conflicts represent a significant achievement for humanity
EL PAÍS has compiled a list of words, places, people and acronyms that can help us understand a time of turbulent change, amidst the strain unleashed by geostrategic forces
Over the course of several years, the Russian journalist attended arms fairs around the world, creating a photobook. His publication offers a bizarre look at the disturbingly real, dark and prosperous business of war
A survey conducted by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance shows that, in 11 of 19 countries analyzed, less than half of voters think that the last elections were free and fair
The star of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ co-writes and stars in this fierce martial arts revenge thriller
Ship boardings have risen since November due to disrupted maritime traffic from Houthi attacks off the coast of Yemen
The unusual positioning and injuries suggestive of dragging after death point to intentional burial practices
In the lead up to the general election, which starts April 19, India’s opposition parties accuse the government of misusing its power to harass and weaken its political opponents
Bangladesh, Pakistan and India exceed the maximum annual concentration of PM2.5 set by the World Health Organization by more than 10 times
Lawmakers rejected, for now, the bill, but referred it to a committee for further discussion. It could return for another vote within weeks
Human rights watchdog Amnesty India in a statement called the law ‘discriminatory’ and said it ‘goes against the constitutional values of equality and international human rights law’
A study estimates that more than one billion people are affected and reveals that nutritional imbalances continue to rise. Childhood obesity has quadrupled over the course of three decades
This social leader promotes gender equality through her own non-profit organization, the EquiDiversity Foundation
The United States will impose the largest single tranche of penalties since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The European Union’s sanctions will target companies and Russian officials and businessmen
Modi’s policies have raised concerns over India’s future, particularly for members of its Muslim minority as they have come under attack in recent years by Hindu nationalist groups
Last year India sent three guided missile destroyers and reconnaissance aircraft to the Red Sea, positioning itself as a global player
Japan’s ‘SLIM’ spacecraft executes a challenging landing, showcasing the complexity of this remarkable achievement
As head of commercial aviation at the French-based airplane manufacturer, Scherer is confident that sustainable fuels will decarbonize the sector in the short and medium-term. In a conversation with EL PAÍS, he reiterates that the first hydrogen model will be flying by 2035
American photographer Martin Gray has spent 40 years traveling the world in search of mystical enclaves. For those looking for travel ideas, here are 12 spots recommended in his new book
