Most of China’s claims in South China Sea illegal: US
The area has potentially rich oil and gas resources and abundant fisheries
Defence & Diplomacy
Beijing announces”corresponding sanctions” against US
The U.S. actions seriously interfere in China’s internal affairs, seriously violate the basic norms of international relations and seriously damage Sino-U.S. relations,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying
Russia marks 15 years of its membership in OIC
The February 2004 visit to Saudi Arabia by the first president of the Chechen Republic, Akhmat Kadyrov, who led a delegation of public and religious figures representing Russia’s North Caucasus republics, was a significant part in securing Russia’s membership in the OIC
Japan throws support behind India on eastern Ladakh standoff with China
India’s Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla briefed the Japanese Amabassador Satoshi Suzuki on the ongoing situation along the LAC.
India increases surveillance in Indian Ocean region to track
India-China News: Amidst Chinese Navy’s regular forays in the Indian Ocean Region, the report added that the Indian Navy was asked to raise its alert level.
Greater protection for civilians and reduced violence required for intra–Afghan talks: UN
In the first six months of 2020 more than 800 civilians were estimated killed and injured in deliberate attacks against civilians.
US special envoy Khalilzad travelling to Pakistan, Qatar and Uzbekistan
“Due to the challenges of travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, Khalilzad, CEO Boehler, and their delegation will also conduct meetings with Afghan officials throughout the trip remotely via video.”
India warns China that attempts to alter status quo will have ‘ripples, repercussions”
The actions taken by the Chinese forces on the ground have damaged “considerable trust” in the bilateral relationship, Indian ambassador to China Vikram Misri said.
India to reduce Pakistan High Commission Strength by half; similar changes in Indian High Commission in Islamabad
This decision comes soon after two staffers of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad were abducted and confined illegally for 10 hours.
After Trump’s betrayal of them, Syrian Kurds come together
The Kurdish unity agreement has generated hope again about guaranteeing constitutional rights to the Kurdish people in Syria. It also reflects the important role the Kurdish leadership in Iraq played to unify Syrian Kurdish parties.