In an interview to Outlook, Helle Lyng says though she felt she was unfairly targeted by a section of Indian media, she is grateful that the question she posed to the Prime Minister spiralled into a viral debate in India and beyond
Ainnie Arif
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Ainnie Arif is a journalist covering diplomacy and international affairs with a South Asian lens. She focuses on how global events intersect with regional politics and local impact.
About The Author
Ainnie Arif is a journalist covering diplomacy and international affairs with a South Asian lens. She focuses on how global events intersect with regional politics and local impact.
After the Indian Embassy invited her to an MEA briefing, Lyng questioned officials about alleged human rights violations and press freedom in India.
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China’s readout emphasised that Taiwan tensions could place US-China ties in “great jeopardy”, even as White House statement omitted Taiwan entirely and focused on trade and the Strait of Hormuz instead
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Many pilgrims, including senior citizens and low-income families, say they have spent years saving for the pilgrimage and have been forced to borrow money at the last moment
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