Rohingya Crisis: Fatigue setting in on Regional Responses
If the Rohingya crisis is to be solved stakeholders have to appreciate the actual magnitude of the problem
Photo: UNHCR/Andrew McConnell
Month: February 2019
In a first India strikes terror camps inside Pakistani territory
First air strike inside Pakistan since 1971, 1000 kgs of bombs dropped
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Alliance of Caution: Deepening Saudi-Pakistan Ties
While deepening bilateral relations are overtly economic in nature, at its core they represent a key strategic move on behalf of both countries
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UNSC strongly condemns ‘heinous and cowardly’ Pulwama attack
UN Security Council issues statement on Pulwama, calls for holding perpetrators of terrorism accountable and to bring them to justice
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Major oil and gas find in South Africa
Significant discovery of condensate in the Brulpadda prospect off the coast of South Africa
A major boost for the South African economy
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OMAN’S REMITTANCES MARKET WILL REBOUND ALONG WITH ECONOMIC GROWTH
In an interview Tonny George Alexander, director at Oman-UAE Exch-ange Centre talked about the company’s operations and market position in the sultanate. He believes Oman’s remittances market will rebound along with the economic growth of the country. Alexander said the technological advancement is imperative and adapting the business to rapid changes in technology is a big challenge ahead of the company.
Saudi Crown Prince Visit: Why India should consolidate its partnership with the Kingdom
Saudi Crown Prince on first state visit; India should seize the opportunity to consolidate the bilateral partnership
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Saudi Crown Prince to pay first state visit to India
India to host HRH Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on his first state visit here amidst heightened tensions with neighbour Pakistan.
Crown Prince’s visit expected to give fillip bilateral relations and Suadi investments to India
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Mothers, martyrdom, violent extremism and ‘azadi’ in Kashmir
There has been a rise in violence in Kashmir, amid claims of a growing culture of martyrdom that is beginning to form the new driving narrative for militancy and violence. This glorification of martyrdom as seen in Kashmir has its roots in growing violent extremism, the recruitment of young men to violence, and militarisation. This article takes up the issue by looking at the role of mothers giving up their sons for the cause, and finding their own agency in a patriarchal society through their son’s martyrdom.
Photos: Nisar ul Haq