80 million children at risk as COVID-19 disrupts vaccination efforts: UN
GAVI, WHO, and UNICEF call for joint effort to safely deliver routine immunization and proceed with vaccination campaigns against deadly vaccine-preventable diseases
Month: May 2020
China hindering India’s normal patrol across the Line of Actual Control: Ministry of External Affairs
The Ministry of External Affairs said all Indian activities have been carried out on its side of the border and that India has always taken a very responsible approach towards border management. At the same time, it said India was deeply committed to protect its sovereignty and security.
Saudi pips Iraq as top oil supplier to India in April: trade
Saudi Arabia replaced Iraq as the top oil supplier to India in April after a gap of three months as refiners in Asia’s third largest economy were drawn by deep discounts on Saudi crudes, data obtained from sources showed.
India-Nepal border row: India reacts sharply to new Nepalese map
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had on May 8, opened an 80-km road that ends at Lipulekh Pass on the border with China.
Palestinian President declares end to agreement with Israel, US
Israelis expected to carry out the annexation on July 1 as agreed between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz, the head of the Blue and White party.
India, Israel fighting virus better with tech, innovation
The Israel Institute for Biological Research on May 5 announced a major breakthrough in finding a treatment for Covid.
COVID-19: Foreign investors rush to exit India; withdraw USD 6.4 billion in March quarter
FPIs had started the quarter on a cautious note on account of brewing geopolitical tension between US and Iran and fast-changing trends in US-China trade situation.
US sanctions China-based company providing services to Iran’s Mahan Air
Mahan Air allegedly operates charter flights to Venezuela carrying Iranian technicians and equipment, with materials sourced from China
Chinese troops resort to aggressive posturing in Ladakh, North Sikkim: Sources
Both the Indian and Chinese armies have brought in more troops in sensitive locations like Demchok, Daulat Beg Oldie and areas around Galwan river as well as Pangong Tso lake in Ladakh
China announces $2 billion to fight coronavirus pandemic at WHO assembly
China will provide USD 2 billion over two years to fight the coronavirus pandemic, President Xi Jinping said Monday, rallying around the World Health Organization and its efforts even as the Trump administration has slashed funding for the UN health agency.