International Taliban — the rise, retreat and resurgence of jihadists Stanly Johny The insurgents, driven out of power by the U.S. in 2001, are now on the brink of entering Afghan political mainstream as talks are under way
International Yoshihide Suga — the self-made Prime Minister Pallavi Aiyar The new leader has worked for decades as a shadow power in Japan’s politics
National K.T. Jaleel — a giant killer in the dock S. Anandan The Kerala Minister faces protests after being questioned by central agencies
