Iran warns coronavirus could kill ‘millions’ in Islamic Republic
A state television report gave the warning hours after hard-line Shiite faithful pushed their way into the courtyards of two major shrines closed due to the coronavirus outbreak
In Depth
Netanyahu’s Political Future in Limbo as Challenger Gantz Chosen to Form New Israeli Govt
Gantz’s Blue and White received the support of parties representing 61 seats, a slim majority. However, those parties are also divided, and it is not clear whether Gantz will succeed in putting together a coalition. One lawmaker refused to endorse either side.
Putin opens door to changes that would allow him to stay in power until 2036
Mr. Putin is required by the constitution to step down in 2024 when his second sequential and fourth presidential term ends
Czech Republic on the New Silk Road
The Czech Republic was supposed to become China’s Gateway to the European Union.
USA and France dramatically increase major arms exports; Saudi Arabia is largest arms importer
The largest exporters of arms during the past five years were the USA, Russia, France, Germany and China
Gender Equality benefits everyone
The benefits of gender equality are not just for women and girls, but “for everyone whose lives will be changed by a fairer world”, the chief of UN Women said in her message for International Women’s Day (IWD) at UN Headquarters on Friday, being celebrated in New York, ahead of the official day.
Deadly Delhi riots have investors rethinking India’s future
Rising religious tensions may make it easier for investors to turn their backs on India as the economy stutters, according to Simon Chauchard, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Leiden University.
China’s most ambitious Belt and Road Initiative becomes a corridor to nowhere
Plans originally called for a seaport, roads, railways, pipelines, dozens of factories and the largest airport in Pakistan.
Pentagon sees Taliban deal as allowing fuller focus on China
By Associated Press Washington: The Trump I’madministration’s peace deal with the Talibanopens the door for an
Myanmar stands at confluence of India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘Act East policy’
Myanmar would not allow groups that are inimical to India’s interests to operate from its territory.