India says desires ‘normal’ neighbourly ties with all countries, including Pakistan; onus on Islamabad to create conducive atmosphere 
America may be ‘back’ at G7, but allies’ doubts about U.S. democracy linger 
Resigned to a nuclear deal revival, Gulf engages with foe Iran 
El Salvador approves first law for bitcoin as legal tender 
China, ASEAN agree to avoid provocations in South China Sea Conflict in the Caucases: why India should be watching closely
India needs to watch the the use of foreign recruits in the conflict very carefully, battling as it is its own war against cross-border terror.
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Turkey rebuffs Russia, France and US over Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire moves
Macron’s office said he and Putin had shared “concern regarding the sending of Syrian mercenaries by Turkey to Nagorno-Karabakh”.
India successfully test fires new version if Shaurya surface to surface missile
By IAR Desk Balasore, October 3, 2020: India today successfully test-fired a new version of Shaurya
French President Macron says Islam ‘in crisis’, unveils anti-radicalism plan
“Secularism is the cement of a united France,” he insisted, but added that there was no sense in stigmatising all Muslim believers.
Legislation introduced to boost India-US clean energy and climate cooperation
The activities under the CEPTP include promoting joint research and development on clean energy technologies, encouraging US private investment in the Indian clean energy market and supporting initiatives to develop new and renewable energy generation capacity in India.
Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: “Very large-scale escalation that has a potential to turn to the regional scale”
“I am afraid the ceasefire is not coming any time soon.”
BrahMos missile launch showcases enhanced operational capabilities: PM Modi
“Brahmos Supersonic Cruise Missile has achieved yet another milestone with successful test launch showcasing enhanced operational capabilities and additional indigenous technologies. Congratulations to all the scientists and engineers. @DRDO_India @BrahMosMissile,” he tweeted.
Libyan rivals conclude talks on key security and military issues
Delegations from Libya’s warring sides meeting in Egypt have concluded two days of security and military talks in efforts towards a lasting ceasefire, the UN political mission for the country, UNSMIL, has reported.
Illicit capital robbing Africa and its people of their future: UN trade and development chief
Every year an estimated 88.6 billion, which is equivalent to 3.7% of Africa’s GDP, leaves the continent in the form of illicit capital.
Strategic Energy Partnership emerged as cornerstone of expanding India-US ties: Envoy
India’s Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu, in an op-ed in The Houston Chronicle, wrote that numbers speak for themselves.