European Parliament endorses sanctions on Turkey
The European Parliament adopted on Thursday an amendment to a resolution on the Cypriot coastal
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Afghanistan conference draws donor pledges and calls for lasting ceasefire
According to UNAMA, donors pledged at least US$ 3.3 billion for the first year of the upcoming four year period, “with annual commitments expected to stay at the same level year-on-year.”
Libyans charting way to secure and prosperous future, but challenges lie ahead
Following years of political instability and conflict, Libya is making substantial progress on the path to peace, the top UN official in the country told the Security Council on Thursday.
Fearing Turkish role, France wants international supervision in Nagorno-Karabakh
By Reuters France wants international supervision to implement a ceasefire in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict amid
How can India and Nepal get ties back on track?
The several diplomatic measures being taken by India and Nepal to de-escalate tensions testifies to a willingness on both sides to get bilateral relations back on track.
China perceives rising India as ‘rival’; wants to constraint its partnership with US, allies, says report
The People’s Liberation Army, the report said, recently provoked skirmishes along its disputed border with India, which killed dozens on both sides, and remains in a tense standoff with India’s military.
Pakistan becomes ‘Pavlovian’ whenever India is mentioned: India at UNGA
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UN Munir Akram, in his speech, made references to the Line of Control as he voiced opposition to India’s UNSC membership.
Turkish parliament approves troop observer deployment to Karabakh
Turkey has accused Armenia of occupying Azeri lands and pledged solidarity with its ethnic Turkic kin in Azerbaijan.
Trump asked for options for attacking Iran last week, but held off: source
Trump has spent all the four years of his presidency engaging in an aggressive policy against Iran, withdrawing in 2018 from the Iran nuclear deal negotiated by his Democratic predecessor, Barack Obama
‘The South Caucasus: Transition from Subjugation to Independence’
The book flags an important issue that Indian policy makers will need to seriously reflect on and formulate policy for a complex region where new players –- Turkey, Iran, China — are entering the fray with increasing implications for India’s own defence, security and connectivity.