North Korea’s involvement in the Ukraine war is raising eyebrows. What motivated the isolated regime to send its troops to fight alongside Russia?

In this episode of Grey Zone, Ananya Dutta dives deep into the complex geopolitical shifts that are reshaping the battlefield. From the "comprehensive strategic partnership" forged between Pyongyang and Moscow to the Cold War-style treaties that are being revived, what does this mean for global alliances? Could Putin’s covert defense deals with countries like China and Iran reshape the future of warfare? What is North Korea gaining, and how does this all tie into the broader war in Ukraine?

Are we witnessing the birth of new alliances that could challenge Western dominance?

Tune in as we explore the real stakes behind the headlines

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In this episode of Hindustan Times' Point Blank, Executive Editor Shishir Gupta decodes the panic that has gripped the South Asian nation of Pakistan after its involvement in a deadly terror attack on India's Pahalgam. This comes as Pakistani Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, issued a direct 'nuclear' threat to India. Meanwhile, Bilawal Bhutto declared, “I want to tell India that the Indus is ours and will remain ours. Either our water will flow through it, or their blood will.”Shishir Gupta argues that the comments of the two ministers is proof that Pakistan is scared of India's retaliation for the Pahalgam massacre. He reveals how India has evolved militarily since the Balakot strike in 2019. He explains why India can make a big dent on Pakistan with its strikes and also has air defence systems that can easily neutralise any Pakistani missile.

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India unveiled a raft of punitive diplomatic measures against Pakistan on Wednesday, suspending the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, downgrading bilateral ties, and shutting down the Attari checkpost, as it hit back at Islamabad over the brazen terror attack near Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists.

New Delhi’s retaliatory measures were decided at a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Hindustan Times’ Executive Editor Shishir Gupta reveals that the diplomatic blitz is only the first of a host of actions that the Modi government is planning to punish Pakistan. But what are the steps that India could take in the days to come? Is military action against Pakistan-based terrorists on the cards?

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India's Jammu & Kashmir on April 22 witnessed one of the most horrific terror attacks in recent years. The attack took place at the scenic Baisaran meadow, a popular tourist spot near Pahalgam which is also referred to as 'mini Switzerland. Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his Saudi Arabia visit and returned to Delhi, Home Minister Amit Shah rushed to Kashmir on Tuesday as the attack prompted urgent high-profile moves and changes in plans.

The suspects have been identified as Asif Fauji, Suleman Shah and Abu Talha, officials cited in a PTI news agency report said, adding that they also had code names -- Moosa, Yunus and Asif -- and were involved in terror related incidents in Poonch. Authorities are suspecting that the attackers may have crossed over from Kishtwar in Jammu and reached Baisaran via Kokernag in South Kashmir to carry out one of the deadliest strikes targeting civilians in the Valley.In this episode of Hindustan Times' Point Blank, Executive Editor Shishir Gupta speaks on the deadly attack and how the Modi government may respond.

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Hindustan Times presents The Impossible Show, a series celebrating self-made heroes from small towns across India. Hosted by @-RiteshAgarwal , features @sadhguru mystic, biker, and spiritual guide — as he opens up about his youth, why he wanted to join the army, and the deeper truth about life. Watch the full episode on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih8fpHGiJyI

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Is Yemen on the brink of a new war? The world has been focused on the Red Sea attacks and U.S. airstrikes, but beneath the headlines, a massive ground offensive is quietly taking shape — one that could redefine the Yemeni civil war. The internationally recognised Yemeni government is reportedly assembling 80,000 troops in a bid to retake Hodeidah Port from the Iran-backed Houthis.

But this isn’t just a local military move — there are signs that the U.S., along with private American security contractors and the UAE, might be helping plan the operation. What would this mean for the Houthis, for Iran’s influence in the region, and for millions of Yemenis already facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises? Could this be the final push in Yemen’s long-running conflict — or the start of something much worse?

In this episode, Ananya Dutta breaks down the strategy, the stakes, and the global shadow war behind the 'next war' in Yemen."Watch the full episode on YouTube-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TyZRRZVT-E

It’s been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything—from the way we work to the way we think about global health. But what if another pandemic strikes tomorrow? Will the world be any more prepared?

The World Health Organisation thinks it can be, thanks to a new agreement being finalised right now: the Pandemic Treaty. In this episode of Grey Zone, Ananya Dutta dives into the heart of the WHO's most ambitious post-COVID effort.

What is this treaty? How will it change the way we respond to global health threats? Why are developing nations fighting for vaccine equity and tech transfer—and why is the U.S., the world's richest and most powerful country, sitting this one out?

With new outbreaks like Lassa Fever, Marburg virus, and others already popping up in 2025, this story isn’t just about preparedness. It’s about power, politics, and the price of inaction.

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Ecuador just made "history" — but not without chaos. Daniel Noboa, the 37-year-old president, has been re-elected in a messy, high-stakes election that’s causing shockwaves across Latin America.

In this episode of Grey Zone, Ananya Dutta breaks down: How did Noboa manage two election wins in two years?

Why is he betting big on his ties with Donald Trump?

And is Latin America quietly adopting a new “Trump Model” for political survival?

We dig into Ecuador’s spiraling drug war, Noboa’s controversial call for U.S. military help, and why Latin American leaders are hedging their bets on personal relationships over traditional alliances.As Noboa tightens security, rewrites foreign policy, and cozies up to Trump, the big question is: Can personal diplomacy survive America’s "no friends, no foes" era?Watch Ananya Dutta's report for Grey Zone to understand how this could reshape Latin America's future — and what it tells us about global politics today.

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