Asia forms world’s biggest trade bloc, a China-backed group excluding U.S.
The deal marks the first time rival East Asian powers China, Japan and South Korea have been in a single free trade agreement.
Month: November 2020
Biden admin likely to be pragmatic in dealing with Pakistan: former top Pakistani diplomat
The Biden administration is likely to be pragmatic in its dealings with Pakistan, pressing Islamabad to act on terrorism related issues and support America’s endeavours for peace in Afghanistan, according to a former top Pakistani diplomat.
Social media-based trafficking on the rise during coronavirus pandemic
Online, demand has been channelled “through social media, dark web and messaging platforms” which provide easy access to potential victims, but hide the identity of the perpetrators,
UN agency for Palestine refugees runs out of money as COVID-19 spreads
UNRWA was established following the 1948 Arab-Israeli conflict, and has operations in Gaza and the West Bank, but also in Lebanon, Jordan and Syria, funded almost entirely by contributions from UN Member States.
Turkey jointly with Russia to monitor ceasefire in Karabakh
Situation in Karabakh indicates necessity of cooperation between Turkey, Russia, the Turkish leader said
The Risk of a Big War in the South Caucasus and Russia’s Position
The Caucasus is a special area, where Russian foreign policy strategy manifests itself most clearly.Russia’s long-standing geopolitical rivalry with Turkey and Iran has been supplemented in recent decades by competition with the United States in the Black Sea region. The threat of possible NATO expansion to the South Caucasus is forcing Moscow to pay special attention to the security of its southern borders.
SCO heads hold 20th summit in virtual format
This was the first SCO Summit held in Virtual Format and third meeting that India and Pakistan participated after becoming full members in 2017.
Peace deal paves way for talks on Libya’s future
The country has been beset by chaos and conflict since the downfall of long-time Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, culminating in a civil war and the siege of the Libyan capital Tripoli which began in April last year.
Conflict in Karabakh ends as Armenia Signs ‘Painful’ Deal With Azerbaijan and Russia
Armenian PM says decision was based on combat realities, after six weeks of bloody fighting and Azerbaijani advance
How WHO is working to track down the animal reservoir of the SARS-CoV-2 virus
The introduction of a new virus to the human population is one of the greatest