Afghanistan: Taliban ceasefire brings welcome reprieve to escalating brutal violence
The ceasefire was declared solely for Eid festivities.
Aditi Bhaduri
Mike Pompeo targets China again, says Beijing’s nature becomes clear as result of Covid
President Donald Trump and Pompeo have repeatedly said they suspect the novel coronavirus that was first detected in Wuhan was somehow released from the laboratory.
Tension mounts in Ladakh with more Chinese troops; India maintains aggressive posturing
It is learnt that the Chinese army forcefully stopped movement of Indian troops on several occasions when they were carrying out patrolling in Pangong Tso lake area this week.
80 million children at risk as COVID-19 disrupts vaccination efforts: UN
GAVI, WHO, and UNICEF call for joint effort to safely deliver routine immunization and proceed with vaccination campaigns against deadly vaccine-preventable diseases
China hindering India’s normal patrol across the Line of Actual Control: Ministry of External Affairs
The Ministry of External Affairs said all Indian activities have been carried out on its side of the border and that India has always taken a very responsible approach towards border management. At the same time, it said India was deeply committed to protect its sovereignty and security.
Saudi pips Iraq as top oil supplier to India in April: trade
Saudi Arabia replaced Iraq as the top oil supplier to India in April after a gap of three months as refiners in Asia’s third largest economy were drawn by deep discounts on Saudi crudes, data obtained from sources showed.
India-Nepal border row: India reacts sharply to new Nepalese map
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had on May 8, opened an 80-km road that ends at Lipulekh Pass on the border with China.
Palestinian President declares end to agreement with Israel, US
Israelis expected to carry out the annexation on July 1 as agreed between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz, the head of the Blue and White party.
India, Israel fighting virus better with tech, innovation
The Israel Institute for Biological Research on May 5 announced a major breakthrough in finding a treatment for Covid.
COVID-19: Foreign investors rush to exit India; withdraw USD 6.4 billion in March quarter
FPIs had started the quarter on a cautious note on account of brewing geopolitical tension between US and Iran and fast-changing trends in US-China trade situation.