Iran says progress made in nuclear talks but key issues remain
Iran and the powers have negotiated in Vienna since April to work out steps that Tehran and Washington must take on sanctions
Defence & Diplomacy
Is Bangladesh the latest target of ‘Wolf-Warrior’ diplomacy?
“Wolf-Warrior Diplomacy,”, popular among the hawks in Beijing has reinforced the transition of Chinese diplomacy from conservative, passive, and low-key to assertive, proactive, and high-profile.
UN General Assembly unanimously supports initiative of the President of Uzbekistan regarding development of the Aral Sea Region
Measures to solve problems associated with the consequences of the drying up of the Aral Sea are outlined as the most important priorities, gaining great urgency and relevance in the context of global climate change and worsening environmental disasters.
What is driving Chinese interest in Bangladesh?
It seems obvious that China wants to establish Bangladesh (besides Pakistan) as another bridgehead for Chinese interests in South Asia.
US drawdown from Afghanistan puts CPEC projects at risk: Report
As the September 11 deadline of complete withdrawal is approaching, instability in Pakistan has steadily increased, and outlawed groups like Tehreek e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), have increased cross-border attacks in the country.
UN expresses concern at escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians
UN rights office, OHCHR, appealed on Tuesday for “a redoubling of efforts to restore calm” on Tuesday in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, after airstrikes and days of clashes between protesters and Israeli police.
‘Inconsistencies, discrepancies’ remain over Syria chemical weapons declaration
The Security Council heard new evidence in longstanding international efforts to eradicate Syria’s chemical weapons programme on Thursday
India-China relations going through a ‘very difficult phase’: Jaishankar
The minister said India has been very clear that peace and tranquility in the border areas is absolutely essential for a good relationship with the neighbouring country.
India-UK virtual summit opens “new chapter in bilateral relations”
The two leaders adopted an ambitious India-UK Roadmap to 2030 to steer cooperation for the next ten years.
US denies Iran claims of prisoner deal; UK plays it down
Prisoner swaps between the U.S. and Iran are not uncommon and both countries in recent years have routinely sought the release of detainees.