Nikesh Chapagain

Senior Contributor
Nikesh Chapagain is a Texan native who has spent over five years as a journalist and political analyst. He graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas and has since been published by the Texas Observer, the Dallas Morning News, the Dallas Business Journal, and many other outlets. His first book is The People’s Candidate.
After fatal crash, Sikh truck drivers in the US fear blowback.

US Sikh Truck Drivers Brace For Backlash After Fatal Crash

Highway 99 in California hums with big rigs. Many of those rigs are driven by turbaned Sikh men whose dashboards carry portraits of Sikh Gurus and Punjabi pop stars. Sikhs from India’s Punjab region now power a massive slice of America’s trucking industry, hauling everything from strawberries to steel. But one deadly crash in Florida

Zelensky condemns 'ruthless attack' after Russia hits main government building in Kyiv.

Russia Strikes Kyiv Government Building, Zelensky Responds

For the first time since Russia’s full-scale invasion began, Ukraine’s central government headquarters in Kyiv has been hit. A symbol of state power — the Cabinet of Ministers building — was set ablaze. An overnight wave of missiles and drones battered the capital and other cities. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko confirmed the strike, saying the

Madagascar receives skull of former king beheaded by French troops.

Madagascar Receives Skull Of King Executed Under France

How do you heal the wounds of colonial history? For Madagascar, one step came this week with the long-awaited return of ancestral remains taken more than a century ago. On Tuesday, the country held a solemn ceremony to welcome home the skulls of three men killed by French troops 128 years ago. One is believed

Taiwanese vote against restarting nuclear plant.

Taiwanese Voters Reject Plan To Restart Nuclear Plant

What happens when the lights of a nuclear plant go out, but the debate burns brighter than ever? Taiwan just found out. Over the weekend, a referendum on restarting the Ma’anshan Nuclear Power Plant fell short. About 4.3 million voters said “yes,” while 1.5 million said “no.” But the law demands five million “yes” votes—and

British soldiers using sex workers in Kenya despite ban, inquiry finds.

UK Soldiers Used Sex Workers In Kenya Despite Ban, Inquiry Finds

Even after a ban, some British soldiers in Kenya are still paying for sex. That’s the blunt finding of a two-year army investigation into conduct at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (Batuk). A base already dogged by controversy. The probe, ordered in late 2024 after an ITV exposé, reviewed behaviour dating back to July

Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop.

Trump Fires BLS Chief Following Weak Jobs Report And Market Decline

What happens when the job numbers don’t flatter the President? Apparently, someone gets fired. President Trump has sacked Erika McEntarfer, head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This came just hours after a weak jobs report rattled markets and sparked fresh fears about his trade policies. Trump claims she “rigged” the numbers to make

Turkey Unveils 'Most Powerful' Thermobaric Bomb.

Türkiye Unveils GAZAP, One Of World’s Deadliest Bombs

What happens when a rising defense powerhouse wants to show the world it means business? You get GAZAP — Turkey’s newly unveiled, air-launched thermobaric bomb, now labeled the NATO nation’s “most powerful” conventional weapon. Described by state media as “very destructive,” GAZAP creates hellish high-temperature blasts using oxygen-fueled shockwaves. Think fuel-air explosion, then a delayed

Scientists unveil ambitious plan to build first human artificial DNA.

Scientists Launch Controversial Push To Synthesize Human DNA

What if we could write human DNA the same way we write code? That future may be closer than you think. British scientists have just launched a bold new project aiming to build artificial human DNA from the ground up. A move that could revolutionize medicine and tech. According to The i Paper, the UK

Smartphone bans in Dutch schools have improved learning, study finds.

Smartphone Bans Boost Focus In Dutch Schools, Study Finds

What happens when you take smartphones out of students’ hands? In the Netherlands, it turns out, learning gets better — and classrooms get a lot calmer. Since national guidelines went into effect in January 2024 recommending phone bans in schools. Nearly every Dutch school has followed suit. According to a government-commissioned study, students are more

British Woman Flaunted Stolen Jewels in Selfies and Got Caught Police Say.

British Woman Arrested After Flaunting Stolen Jewels In Selfies, Police Say

What kind of thief flaunts the loot in selfies? Apparently, one who thinks she’s untouchable. Lucy Roberts, a 39-year-old former jewelry store manager in the UK, just learned that sparkling arrogance comes with a price.28 months behind bars. Roberts spent a year helping herself to a treasure trove of diamonds, gold, and bespoke jewelry—more than

Israel hits Iran’s nuclear program and military leadership in unprecedented strikes.

Israel Targets Iran’s Nuclear Program And Top Military Commanders In Major Attack

Early Friday, Israel launched a dramatic, unprecedented strike deep inside Iran, targeting its nuclear and military heart. The result? Several of Iran’s top military commanders and nuclear scientists killed. Including the powerful head of the Revolutionary Guard, General Hossein Salami. Why now? Analysts say Iran is weaker than ever—crippling sanctions, damaged air defenses, and isolated