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.
Defence & Diplomacy
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
India plans Rs 10,000 cr transshipment port in Nicobar
Prime Minister Modi said that as India looks to establish itself as an important player in global supply and value chain, it is very important to strengthen the network of waterways and ports.
6 Gulf Arab countries back extending UN arms embargo on Iran
The Gulf Cooperation Council said it sent a letter to the UN Security Council backing an extension of an arms embargo that’s kept Iran from purchasing foreign-made weapons like fighter jets, tanks and warships.
Defence Ministry to introduce import embargo on 101 items
“This decision will offer a great opportunity to the Indian defence industry,’ the Defence Minister said
China-backed attempt by Pakistan to discuss Kashmir issue at UNSC fails yet again: Indian diplomat
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti said that many other members of the Security Council underlined that Jammu and Kashmir was a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan and also stressed on the importance of the Simla Agreement.
India reiterates support to Afghanistan
New Delhi has gifted Afghanistan with consignments of hydroxychloroquine and paracetamol tablets to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tajikistan refuses posting Russian border guards
The Russian military used to patrol along the sensitive Tajik-Afghan border but pulled out in 2005.
Armenia lauds India’s help in combating Covid-19
Armenia has acquired a consignment of Remdesivir antivirus medication which is considered to be one of the most efficient drugs in the fight against coronavirus
Thirty years ago Iraq invaded Kuwait
More than a decade later, in 2003, Kuwait serves as a bridgehead for the US-led invasion of Iraq