The Risk of a Big War in the South Caucasus and Russia’s Position 
SCO heads hold 20th summit in virtual format 
Peace deal paves way for talks on Libya’s future 
Conflict in Karabakh ends as Armenia Signs ‘Painful’ Deal With Azerbaijan and Russia 
How WHO is working to track down the animal reservoir of the SARS-CoV-2 virus Blessed by Buddhist monks, Sri Lanka’s new president prioritises security
Rajapaksa, who is seen as close to China, requested all countries to respect Sri Lanka’s sovereignty.
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India, Russia going ahead with supply of S-400 missiles system
The S-400 is the most advanced long-range air defense missile system, designed to destroy aircraft, cruise and ballistic missiles, including medium-range missiles, as well as ground installations.
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Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurates 6th National Summit on Good, Replicable Practices and Innovations in Public Health Care Systems
“Let us take back new ideas, innovations and knowledge, & ensure that we implement these in our States”: Dr. Harsh Vardhan.
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ICC gives greenlight for probe into violent crimes against Rohingya
Judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday authorized an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity, namely deportation, which have forced between 600,000 and one million Rohingya refugees out of Myanmar, into neighboring Bangladesh since 2016.
In spite of soccer cheer, unrest continues to rile Iraq
Iraq’s top Shi’ite cleric, who intervenes in politics only at times of crisis, openly backed the protests in his Friday sermon and said he doubted the elites would deliver reform.
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Pakistan not doing enough to curb terror: US report
The US report on Pakistan red flags worries on the resurgence of Al Qaeda that was believed to have been decimated with the killing of its founder Osama bin Laden by US troops in Pakistan May 2011.
Brasilia BRICS summit stresses on multilateralism, reforms, anti-protectionism
The declaration also came down heavily against terrorism.
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39th India International Trade Fair kicks off
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is the partner country, while the Republic of Korea is the focus country.
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In Brasilia Modi holds back to back bilaterals on sidelines of 11th BRICS summit
Mr. Modi had bilateral meetings with Russian president Vladimir Putin, Brazilian president Mr. Jair Messias Bolsonaro, and Chinese president Mr. Xi Jinping.
Bahrain hosts Global Forum for Entrepreneurs and Investment
Spotlighting the role of targeted investment and innovation towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with special focus on ‘Harnessing the Potential of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in the Digital Economy,’ the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum kicked off on Tuesday in the Bahraini capital, Manama.
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