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World Politics & Diplomacy 16 Oct 2026, 01:55 PM IST

Neanderthal Murder Mystery Sheds New Light on Ancient Life and Death

New research from Shanidar Cave in northern Iraq is reshaping the picture of Neanderthals, suggesting that one individual died from a spear wound while evidence around the burial site points to deliberate funerary behavior. The findings add rare direct evidence of both lethal violence and possible care for the dead among Neanderthals, a species long portrayed as brutish but increasingly understood as socially complex.

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World Politics & Diplomacy16 Oct 2026, 07:05 AM IST

Neanderthal Shoulder Bone Points to Ancient Spear Strike in Iraqi Cave

A newly analysed Neanderthal shoulder bone from Shanidar Cave in northern Iraq appears to bear a puncture consistent with a wooden spear, adding rare physical evidence to long-running debates over prehistoric violence. Researchers say the find strengthens the case that Neanderthals were capable of lethal conflict while also preserving signs of care and burial practices within the same community.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition16 Oct 2026, 06:24 AM IST

Neanderthal Shoulder Bone Hole Points to Ancient Spear Strike in Iraqi Cave

A new analysis of Neanderthal remains from Shanidar Cave in northern Iraq suggests a puncture in a shoulder bone was likely caused by a wooden spear, adding fresh evidence that these early humans were capable of lethal violence. The finding also deepens the long-running scientific debate over Neanderthal behavior, showing a species associated with survival in harsh environments may also have practiced care for the injured and the dead.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 08:55 PM IST

Iraq Arranges Tanker Route to Bypass Hormuz as Oil Security Fears Intensify

Iraq has moved to reduce its exposure to the Strait of Hormuz by arranging for an oil tanker to sail through an alternative route, according to Bloomberg reporting. The step underscores how regional tensions are forcing major crude exporters to reassess the security of one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. The move is both practical and symbolic: it signals Baghdad’s effort to protect export continuity while markets remain alert to any disruption in Gulf shipping.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 10:48 AM IST

Bhangaar and the Last Act of Dignity: Sumira Roy’s Award-Winning Documentary Reframes India’s End-of-Life Debate

At the 72nd National Film Awards, Sumira Roy’s Bhangaar emerged as a searching documentary on autonomy, ageing, and the moral weight of choosing one’s final chapter. Centered on the Lavates’ plea for euthanasia, the film arrives as India’s elderly population grows and questions of dignity, consent, and care move from the margins into public debate.

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Global Markets & Equities03 Oct 2026, 06:30 AM IST

RBI’s Net Short Forward Position Jumps to $200 Billion as Dollar Management Pressures Mount

The Reserve Bank of India’s net short forward position rose sharply to $200 billion in August from $136 billion in July, underscoring the scale of its ongoing intervention in currency markets. The increase, alongside a rise in long dollar positions, points to persistent market adjustments and growing difficulty in managing the central bank’s forward book.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (02:26 AM IST)

Last US and UK Troops Leave Iraq as Anti-ISIS Mission Ends

The final British and American troops have withdrawn from Iraq, closing a major chapter in the coalition campaign against the Islamic State group. Their departure follows a two-year-old agreement and reflects Baghdad’s long-standing demand for the end of the foreign combat mission.

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Global Economy & Central BanksJust now (10:03 PM IST)

Oil Prices Ease From Highs as Saudi Pipeline Reportedly Ramps Back Up

Oil prices pulled back from earlier highs after reports that a Saudi pipeline shut earlier this month following drone damage from Iraq is returning to service. The move eased immediate supply fears, though traders remained alert to the risk of renewed disruption in a region central to global crude flows.

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