Despite talk of options on Iran, U.S. has few good ones 
SCO joint statement on Afghanistan 
Countries urged to reopen classrooms, assess pandemic-related learning loss 
Visit of India’s External Affairs Minister to Georgia is significant in more than one sense. 
For India no alternative to engaging with the Taliban India and UAE explore further cooperation in Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation
India has invited investments from the UAE in key sectors of the Indian economy
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India to be key American partner in Biden administration: Top campaign official
A Biden administration would be an advocate for India to play a leading role in international institutions, including helping it get a seat on a reformed UN Security Council, a top campaign official has said, asserting that New Delhi has to be a key American partner in engaging China from a position of strength.
Islamist militant groups ISIS, Hamas, al Qaeda’s crypto-based financing campaigns dismantled: US Justice Dept
Officials described it as the largest-ever seizure of digital currency funds related to terrorism.
UAE, Iran in war of words over normalisation with Israel
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Sunday, August 16, summoned the Iranian charge d’affaires, and handed him a strong note of protest.
India reaches out to Kenya with Covid-18 related medicines
Nearly 75 Kenyan healthcare professionals and administrators have benefitted from specially designed by India online e-ITEC courses related to COVID19 management.
UAE – Israel peace: Full text of joint statement
By IAR Desk The United Arab Emirates and Israel agreed to a gisthist peace deal,
Israel and UAE reach historic peace deal
Under the agreement, known as Abraham Accords, Israel has agreed to suspend applying sovereignty to areas of the West Bank that it has been discussing annexing.
India rejects ‘lies and half-truths’ on J&K penned by Pakistani envoy to China
The Embassy made these remarks in response to an article titled Urgent actions on Jammu, Kashmir needed’ published in China’s state-run Global Times on August 7.
Landmark deals announced between India and Maldives
India will support connectivity projects in Maldives through a financial package consisting of a grant of USD 100 million and a new Line of Credit of USD 400 million
Islamic State threat in west Syria growing: US commander
The top U.S. commander for the Middle East is warning that elements of the Islamic State group are working to rebuild in western Syria, where the U.S. has little visibility or presence.