Global nuclear arsenals grow as states continue to modernize: SIPRI
Unlike previous years, the international arms trade did not expand
Aditi Bhaduri
In landmark agreement G7 pledges 870 million COVID-19 vaccine doses
A senior UN official welcomed on Sunday, the Group of Seven (G7) leading industrialized nations’ commitment to immediately share at least 870 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, supporting global access and helping to end the acute phase of the pandemic.
G7 to counter China’s belt and road with infrastructure project – senior US official
The Group of Seven rich nations will announce on Saturday a new global infrastructure plan as a response to China’s belt and road intiative, a senior official in U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration said.
India says desires ‘normal’ neighbourly ties with all countries, including Pakistan; onus on Islamabad to create conducive atmosphere
The remarks by Counsellor in India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, R Madhu Sudan came at the UN General Assembly meeting on ‘Report of the Security Council for 2020’ on Friday.
America may be ‘back’ at G7, but allies’ doubts about U.S. democracy linger
In 2017 the president of the United States shocked Washington’s Western allies during his first European trip, scolding them for failing to pay their “fair share” on defense, physically shoving aside one prime minister, and white-knuckling another leader in a public handshake.
Resigned to a nuclear deal revival, Gulf engages with foe Iran
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, resigned to the revival of a nuclear pact with Iran they always opposed, are engaging with Tehran to contain tensions while lobbying for future talks to take their security concerns into account.
El Salvador approves first law for bitcoin as legal tender
El Salvador has become the first country in the world to formally adopt bitcoin as legal tender after Congress approved President Nayib Bukele’s proposal to embrace the cryptocurrency.
China, ASEAN agree to avoid provocations in South China Sea
Foreign ministers of Southeast Asia and China agreed during a meeting to exercise restraint in the South China Sea and avoid actions that could escalate tensions, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) said on Tuesday.
Afghan troops suffer ‘shockingly high’ casualties as violence mounts
At least 150 Afghan troops have been killed or injured in the last 24 hours in a surge of attacks by Taliban militants as foreign forces withdraw, senior government officials said on Monday.
China Policies to Cut Uyghur Numbers by One-Third, Report Says
Birth rates in Xinjiang dropped almost 49% between 2017 and 2019, official data show