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India’s calculated silence on Iran’s war

The growing confrontation in the Persian Gulf is entering uncertain territory, with risks extending far beyond the region. For India, the stakes are extremely high – economically, strategically and politically – sparking calls for India to step in as a…

The Observer’s Guide to the Best Art in Istanbul

Istanbul boasts a world-class museum, an ambitious array of galleries, and unexpected art encounters scattered throughout its many neighborhoods. Photo: Nick Hilden for the Observer There are a few standard sites to see when in Istanbul. The great mosques and…

Goodbye Boris bus

Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images A title from Standard to make cockney patriotic hearts sing: “‘Boris buses off roads across London as Sadiq Khan ‘cleans up previous mayor’s messy legacy’”. The original Routemasters, introduced in the mid-1950s to fill the…

Air traffic controller burden

“In 2024-2025, staffing growth outpaced the decrease by 26 percent. Since 2023, more than 600 air traffic service professionals have received their licenses, including more than 300 air traffic controllers, with nearly 500 additional students in training across the country.…