A new ceasefire could be just days away in Gaza or so says U.S. President Donald Trump. But even if the bombs stop falling there, the Red Sea tells a very different story. Just as hopes rise for peace, the Houthis launch fresh attacks on cargo ships, claiming solidarity with Palestinians.So why are the Houthis still fighting if a ceasefire is on the table? Can Trump’s backchannel diplomacy, brokered via Oman, actually contain a group that wasn’t even part of the deal? And what does the chaos in the Red Sea tell us about the next front in the Middle East?This episode of Grey Zone explores a chilling reality: in this new era, wars don’t end, they morph.

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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince met Iran’s Foreign Minister in Jeddah and while the meeting was officially about "bilateral ties", everyone knows there’s a war-shaped elephant in the room. With Israel fresh out of a bloody confrontation with Iran, and normalisation deals hanging by a thread, Riyadh’s next move could reshape the entire region.Why did MBS meet with Tehran’s top diplomat now?What does this say about Saudi Arabia’s view of Israel post-Gaza?Is China pulling strings behind the scenes to cool down the Gulf?And how far is the U.S. willing to bend to get Riyadh on board with the Abraham Accords?In this episode of Grey Zone, Ananya Dutta unpacks the diplomatic theatre playing out - from Netanyahu’s ambitions to MBS’ calculations and the quiet presence of Beijing in it all. Watch till the end to see why today’s handshake could echo for years. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keJzmkJBCiw

Chinese President Xi Jinping raised eyebrows when he decided to skip BRICS Summit 2025 in Brazil & instead sent Premier Li Qiang to represent China. There have been a lot of rumours doing the rounds about the reason why Xi decided to skip the summit. In this episode of Hindustan Times Podcast, Professor Wang Wen, a renowned China expert, emphasizes that President Xi Jinping’s absence from the 2025 BRICS summit in Brazil should not be over-interpreted. Professor Wang also speaks on the tariff war with the U.S., its backing of Pakistan and ties with India.

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Weight loss drugs are being hailed as revolutionary tools in the fight against obesity. Originally developed for diabetes, these drugs have gone mainstream - recommended by doctors, and sought after by millions worldwide. But as prescriptions soar and profits climb, tough questions remain: What are the long-term health impacts?

In this in-depth interview with Dr Ambrish Mithal, we speak about the science behind these drugs and what this surge means for the future of health.

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Today marks the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama, a spiritual icon, a refugee, and the voice of a nation in exile. For decades, the world has wondered: What happens after him? Now, for the first time, the Dalai Lama has given a definitive answer, his spiritual lineage will continue, and his successor will be born in the “free world.” This is not just a religious statement. It’s a direct challenge to China.Beijing has flatly rejected his claim, insisting that the next Dalai Lama must be approved by the Chinese Communist Party. That sets up a high-stakes clash between monks in exile and a government that doesn’t believe in religion. And between India, the host of the Tibetan exile government, and China. To break this down, we speak to Dr. Jagannath Panda, expert on Indo-Pacific strategy. How might India respond? Could there be two Dalai Lamas? And what’s really at stake in this ancient-modern standoff?#DalaiLama90 #Tibet #IndiaChina #TibetanBuddhism #FreeTibet #DalaiLamaSuccessor #ReincarnationRow #Geopolitics #TibetanExile #ChinaTibet #XiJinping #IndoPacific #SouthAsia #Dharamshala #BorderPolitics #AsianFlashpoint #ReligiousFreedom #VoiceForTheVoiceless #TibetIssue #IndiaChinaTensions #HumanRights #PanchenLama #BeijingPolicy #NewColdWar #TibetUprisingDay #AnanyaDutta

In this episode of Point Blank, Hindustan Times Executive Editor Shishir Gupta delves into the escalating tensions between China and the Tibetan Buddhist community following the Dalai Lama’s recent succession declaration. The 14th Dalai Lama said the institution will continue after him, and added that his successor will be chosen by a trust he founded, not by the Chinese authorities.

With his 90th birthday approaching, the Dalai Lama’s announcement directly challenges China’s efforts to assert control over Tibet and its spiritual leadership.

So why is atheist China rattled by the Dalai Lama’s announcement? What does this mean for India-China ties? Watch this episode of Point Blank for all the details.POINT BLANK#China #Tibet #DalaiLama #India #Buddhism #HindustanTimes

Syria’s civil war is over. Assad is gone. But a new chapter has begun, one that’s raising eyebrows across the Middle East. The United States is lifting sanctions. Israel is pushing for peace. And Syria, broken and broke, is being nudged toward normalisation with a country it once called its enemy. So what’s really going on?In this episode of Grey Zone, Ananya Dutta breaks down how Trump flipped U.S. policy overnight, why Israel is piggybacking on the opportunity, and what Syria could lose in the name of “peace” including the Golan Heights. From backchannel deals via the UAE to raw anger on Syrian streets, we unpack the real motives behind the diplomacy, the risks Syrians now face, and the uncomfortable trade-offs ahead. Is Syria selling its sovereignty for sanctions relief?Will the Golan Heights be the price of reintegration?And who benefits the most - Damascus, Tel Aviv, or Washington?#Syria #Israel #Trump #GolanHeights #MiddleEast #GreyZone #Geopolitics #Normalization #AbrahamAccords #Damascus #Assad #HTS #AlJolani #Iran #Russia #USForeignPolicy #SanctionsLifted #ArabWorld #UAE #BasharAlAssad #MiddleEastPolitics #PeaceDeal #IsraeliFlag #Diplomacy #SyriaWar #AnanyaDutta

Thailand is once again in political turmoil. In this episode of Grey Zone, we unpack the dramatic suspension of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra triggered by a leaked 17-minute phone call with Cambodia’s Hun Sen. Why did she call him "uncle"? What did she offer him? And why did her own army become the target of her alleged criticism?The scandal is not just personal, it's shaking the foundations of Thailand’s power structure. From a deadly border clash to backchannel diplomacy gone wrong, this episode tells you what’s unfolding in Bangkok and what’s coming next.#ThailandPolitics, #PaetongtarnShinawatra, #ThaiPM, #ThailandProtests, #CambodiaBorder, #HunSen, #PhoneCallLeak, #GreyZone, #ThaiArmy, #ThailandCoup, #ShinawatraFamily, #MilitaryVsDemocracy, #ThailandNews, #BangkokPolitics, #ASEAN, #SoutheastAsia, #ThaiMonarchy, #ThailandMilitary, #CambodiaThailand, #BorderConflict, #ThaiGovernmentCrisis, #PoliticalScandal, #MonarchyPower, #ThailandToday, #BehindTheScenesPower

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