Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent only capable of small-scale regional attacks: US official
Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent was set up by al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in 2014 to expand the terror group’s influence in the region.
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Army commanders of India, China hold over 12-hour-long talks to ease Ladakh standoff
The latest round of Corps commander-level talks that began at around 9 am in Moldo on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) across India’s Chushul sector in eastern Ladakh went on for over 12 hours and was still underway at 9 pm, the sources said.
Economic Engagement most vibrant aspect of India’s growing relations with the Arab world
Stating that we need more joint ventures, more investments in the infrastructure and the manufacturing sector. “The role of Sovereign Wealth Funds in facilitating this will be very critical,” Mr. Bhattacharyya said
Stand together and build a just world, UN chief says in message for International Day of Peace
The UN General Assembly established the International Day in 1981. This year, the focus is on “Shaping Peace Together.”
US Embassy in Afghanistan warns against extremist attacks targeting women
The 2018 Women, Peace and Security Index rated Afghanistan as the second worst place in the world to be a woman, after Syria
UN rights chief calls for Turkey to probe rights abuses in northern Syria
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has urged Turkey to launch an immediate independent investigation into violations and abuses committed in parts of north, northwest and northeast Syria, which are under the control of its forces and affiliated armed groups.
U.N. war crimes experts urge Turkey to rein in rebels in Syria
Turkey wields influence as it funded, trained and allowed the rebel force known as the Syrian National Army to enter Syria from Turkey, panelist Hanny Megally said.
UAE and Bahrain sign U.S.-brokered deals with Israel, breaking longtime taboo
By Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain signed agreements on Tuesday for
India walks out of SCO NSAs’ meet
The move came only “after consultation with the host,” the spokesperson said.
UAE Press: The dawn of a new era in the Middle East
The accords nevertheless mean the region is ready to open a new page that focuses on the future rather than dwell in the past”