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China to build a major dam on Brahmaputra river: Official 
US sanctions Chinese, Russian firms over aiding Iran’s missile program 
Suspected Iranian nuclear mastermind Mohsen Fakhrizadeh assassinated near Tehran 
UN report finds Gaza suffered $16.7 billion loss from siege and occupation Jammu and Kashmir situation internal matter of India: Russian envoy
His remarks come days after a senior US official said the Trump administration does not want to degrade India’s defence capabilities.
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India’s forex reserves touch record USD 461.16 billion
In the reporting week, the rise in reserves was mainly on account of an increase in foreign currency assets, a major component of the overall reserves, which rose by USD 3.013 billion to USD 427.949 billion, the data released by the Reserve Bank of India on Friday showed.
Need policy framework to secure sustainable Indo-US economic relationship: Envoy
“In that one important aspect is the fact that we must look at ways to provide a policy framework and facilitation that could secure, a partnership and relationship on the economic side that is a sustainable in the long term,” Shringla said.
Who Is Esmail Qaani, the new Chief Commander Of Iran’s Qods Force?
Given the IRGC’s recent restructuring, the Qods Force will likely see more continuity than change under Qaani, though his bureaucratic background is a far cry from Soleimani’s brand of charismatic, risky leadership
Iran will welcome any Indian peace initiative for de-escalating tensions with US: Envoy
Iran’s Ambassador to India Ali Chegeni also expressed the hope there would be no further escalation in hostilities between his country and the US.
There may not be a practical application of the Iraqi parliament’s decision: Iraqi analyst
ISIS remains a major security challenge for Iraq, despite the military victory in 2017. Therefore, the withdrawal of US troops ] will increase the possibility of the ISIS force and the possibility of attacking it and controlling it again in some areas.
The Gandhi Option: A Peaceful Way to Confound Trump’s Killing Spree
Given that Trump wants war to get re-elected, then that’s precisely the thing that you should not give him. You hit two birds with one stone. Avoid war
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“Iran will retaliate through its allies in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, and other places”
Dr. Haytham Mouzahem, head of Beirut Centre for Middle East Studies talks to International Affairs Review on
India’s Foreign Policy Priorities in 2020 and Beyond
India’s global stature has risen in recent years on account of political stability, sound economic growth, large market for trade and investments, and its endeavours to enhance its military muscles.
Over 67,000 babies will be born in India in 2020 on New Year’s Day: UNICEF
In not too good news India will be topping the list of countries with the number of babies born today. In 2020, UNICEF is calling for world leaders and nations to invest in health workers with the know-how and equipment to save every newborn