Coronavirus: India’s COVAXIN likely effective against UK variant 
Creating ‘global consensus’ on challenge of terrorism must be priority: Jaishankar 
In Davos speech, UN chief highlights private sector role in pandemic recovery 
On Republic Day “new frontiers of bilateral cooperation” between India and Bangladesh 
UN Human Rights expert asks Sri Lanka to stop ‘Forced’ cremation of COVID victims’ bodies Iran will welcome any Indian peace initiative for de-escalating tensions with US: Envoy
Iran’s Ambassador to India Ali Chegeni also expressed the hope there would be no further escalation in hostilities between his country and the US.
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There may not be a practical application of the Iraqi parliament’s decision: Iraqi analyst
ISIS remains a major security challenge for Iraq, despite the military victory in 2017. Therefore, the withdrawal of US troops ] will increase the possibility of the ISIS force and the possibility of attacking it and controlling it again in some areas.
The Gandhi Option: A Peaceful Way to Confound Trump’s Killing Spree
Given that Trump wants war to get re-elected, then that’s precisely the thing that you should not give him. You hit two birds with one stone. Avoid war
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“Iran will retaliate through its allies in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, and other places”
Dr. Haytham Mouzahem, head of Beirut Centre for Middle East Studies talks to International Affairs Review on
India’s Foreign Policy Priorities in 2020 and Beyond
India’s global stature has risen in recent years on account of political stability, sound economic growth, large market for trade and investments, and its endeavours to enhance its military muscles.
Over 67,000 babies will be born in India in 2020 on New Year’s Day: UNICEF
In not too good news India will be topping the list of countries with the number of babies born today. In 2020, UNICEF is calling for world leaders and nations to invest in health workers with the know-how and equipment to save every newborn
Russia, China, Iran conduct naval drills in Indian Ocean
By Reuters Iran, China, and Russia began joint naval drills on Friday in the Indian
On counter-terrorism, climate action India leads from front at UN in 2019
The year 2019 will be remembered as a watershed moment in India’s fight against terrorism and its commitment to bring those responsible for terror attacks against the country to justice.
Saudi Foreign Minister on Pakistan visit to addresses concerns after PM Imran Khan’s Malaysia summit pull-out
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, while speaking with media persons this week, insisted that the decision was taken in the best national interest and looking at the larger picture.
The Anatomy of the anti-CAA NCR Campaign
By Shael Sharma The anatomy of a protest in a democracy has a short half-life.