On 4 February 2026, the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) is due to expire. If it does, it will mark the first ...
ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo will host ‘Heir to the Flame’ as part of its acclaimed Apprentice Series, welcoming Chef J.P. Singh of ...
Since 1950, when India began celebrating its Constitution, the chief guests have reflected the state of play in India’s ...
Opinion

Editorial roundup: United States

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Jan. 26 The Washington Post says RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine campaign will make Americans sicker Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has already ...
Sound Off is an opinion forum for Mercury readers to offer brief comments on today’s news. Submissions must be 75 words or fewer and are subject to editing for grammar and clarity. Publication is at ...
European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attended India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, witnessing the grand military parade ...
Paris and London should join negotiations on nuclear disarmament, and not in the indefinite future, but as things move ...
European Commission president speaks a day ahead of India-EU summit, calls partnership vital for new global order ...
EU's Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes India's success as crucial for global stability during the Republic Day celebrations in ...
A successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ...