UN Security Council passes resolution endorsing Afghanistan peace
All 15 members supported the resolution, tabled by the United States, which endorses a joint US-Afghan declaration on peace and an agreement signed between Washington and the Taliban.
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USA and France dramatically increase major arms exports; Saudi Arabia is largest arms importer
The largest exporters of arms during the past five years were the USA, Russia, France, Germany and China
Regional interference fuels extremism and terrorism: UAE Minister
By WAM: CAIRO, 5th March, 2020 — The UAE affirmed that increasing challenges facing the
India rejects ‘irresponsible’ comments over Delhi violence by foreign leaders
Iran has kept up criticism of India
Trump Says U.S.-India to Sign $3 Billion in Defense Deals
Last week, India’s cabinet cleared $2.6 billion purchase from Lockheed Martin Corp. of 24 multi-role MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to Indian navy.
US approves possible sale of an Integrated Air Defense Weapon System to India
By IAR Desk The U.S. Department of State approved a possible sale to India of
Trump’s visit to India could open new period in bilateral ties: Former US envoy
President Trump will pay a state visit to India on February 24 and 25 at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi. He would be accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump.
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China’s Response to the Killing of Soleimani
By Roie Yellinek The January 3 US drone strike that killed Quds Force commander Qassem
Second visit of Foreign Heads of Mission to Jammu and Kashmir
The first such official delegation of envoys of foreign missions stationed in Delhi travelled to the union territory on 9-10 January, 2020.
Need for dialogue to resolve Israel-Palestine conflict: UN
Rising tensions and instability across the globe, particularly in the Middle East, underscore the need to resolve the decades-long conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, the UN Secretary-General told the Security Council on Tuesday.