Colombia has broken diplomatic relations with Iran, citing alleged links between the Islamic Republic’s government and international terrorist groups, human rights violations and concerns over Tehran’s nuclear programme. The decision was formally
Sri Lanka stands out as the sole country in South Asia to maintain its High Human Development status in the latest United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Report. Amidst a landscape of mixed
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On March 4th, Nepal’s two largest communist parties united to establish a new coalition government, including smaller parties as partners. Pushpa Kamal Dahal, leader of the Maoist party, will continue as prime
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Multinational corridors while demonstrating geopolitical vision, do these create geoeconomic advantage? Here is a comparison of the IMEC and INSTC IMEC The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi gave
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On February 1, 2024, Ukraine secured a €50 billion aid package from the European Union (EU), aimed at bolstering its defense capabilities and facilitating the country’s reconstruction. Dozens of other countries, along with Western-dominated multilateral
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In a recent crackdown, the Immigration Department apprehended 21 young Indian nationals for operating an internet sales center in Negombo, Sri Lanka, contravening the conditions of their tourist visas. Following a preliminary
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Despite U.S. President Joe Biden’s brief remarks on China in his State of the Union address, the underlying tone of confrontation remains unmistakable. Alleging that he wants “competition with China, but not
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This year’s Ramadan is like no other. The holy month, observed by Muslims worldwide as a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection, is marred by the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Sudan,
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Public Services International recently launched a report examining the mental health of health workers in Liberia, Brazil, Sweden, Australia, and Canada. While significant differences persist between health systems in the Global South
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Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has written in his recently launched memoir, “The Conspiracy to Oust me from the Presidency,” shedding light on attempts to sow discord between his government and
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Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of the reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran through China’s mediation. Over the past year, the Saudi-Iranian relationship has weathered regional turbulence and yielded concrete peace dividends
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There is increased speculation of the war in Ukraine leading to eventual involvement of NATO due to added momentum of the Russian offensive this year [2024] securing key locations such as Avidiivka.
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Ning Fenfang, a 34-year-old farmer, had spent a lot of time visiting fellow villagers in central China’s Hunan Province to gather their opinions and requests ahead of her trip to Beijing for
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When Napoleon engaged Russia in a European land war, the Russians mounted a determined defense, and the French lost. When Hitler tried the same, the Soviet Union responded similarly, and the Germans
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On March 5, the third-highest ranking US diplomat, Victoria Nuland, known for her active role in ousting then-president of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, in 2014, retired from her role as the Deputy Secretary
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China’s “Two Sessions,” the annual meetings of the top legislature and top political advisory body, draw close attention worldwide for its growing global influence, said an Egyptian expert. They are “remarkable events
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