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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Pentagon sees Taliban deal as allowing fuller focus on China
By Associated Press Washington: The Trump I’madministration’s peace deal with the Talibanopens the door for an
US surpasses China to become India’s top trading partner
Bilateral trade stood at nearly 88 billion dollars in 2018-19 fiscal
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.
Much to gain from Trump-Modi friendship: Indian-American Nikki Haley
Haley, who was America’s envoy to the UN in the first two years of the Trump administration and the first-ever cabinet-ranking Indian-American in any presidential administration, said that she is proud to see Trump and First Lady Melania travel to India
Westinghouse to sign agreement with India’s Nuclear Power Corporation for supply of nuclear reactors
India’s Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage law that foreign governments and vendors say leaves open the possibility of lawsuits against suppliers for nuclear accidents, rather than the operators of the plants, has been a sticking point.
US, Taliban to sign pact on 29th February
Afghan, international and Taliban forces will observe the reduced violence period beginning at midnight (1930 GMT), an Afghan official and Taliban leaders said earlier
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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New report finds 5,135 casualties in Afghanistan associated with reconstruction
This total includes 2,214 killed and 2,921 wounded. It also identified 1,182 individuals that were kidnapped or missing.
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.