Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, right, sits in front of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, left, as he leads a ceremony for Orthodox Christians at the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, March 13, 2022 Mitsotakis is in Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a rare …
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The US Embassy in Kyiv said Friday that Russia committed a war crime by attacking a nuclear power plant in Ukraine. Alleged Russian use of cluster bombs and so-called vacuum bombs in densely populated areas with many civilians was also described as a war crime. “I want to be very …
Read More »Espionage and cyberattacks threaten Canada’s pandemic recovery, PM warned
Internal government briefing notes warn Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that economic-driven national security threats — from espionage to cyberattacks — pose “significant risks” to post-pandemic recovery, long-term prosperity term and Canada’s competitiveness. The notes, obtained by The Canadian Press through the Access to Information Act, indicate that Canada’s ability to …
Read More »Lapid said he would warn the prime minister that allowing the illegal Evyatar outpost would strain relations with the United States
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid has warned the government that plans to retroactively allow the illegal Evyatar outpost in the West Bank could strain relations with the United States and lead to a backlash from the international community , according to a report by the daily Haaretz. News broke Wednesday morning …
Read More »NT chief minister says Omicron ‘too contagious’ for lockdowns to work as nation records at least 88 Covid deaths
Welcome to Sunday. Before getting to the heart of the matter, I want to say hello to everyone, but above all Ash Barty– who became the first local to win the Australian Open singles title in 40 years. Of active players, only Barty and the sport’s four “GOATs” – the …
Read More »Japan’s border crackdown leaves students in limbo and the economy in a pinch
A passerby wearing a protective face mask walks through an alley of an izakaya pub, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Tokyo, Japan January 25, 2022. REUTERS/Issei Kato Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Two years after Japan locked its borders …
Read More »Interview – The Today Show with Karl Stefanovic and Anna Caldwell
Topics: Omicron virus spike, reopening of schools, RAT and testing, elderly care sector, Prime Minister’s WeChat account E&OE——————————————- KARL STEFANOVIC: Finally, some positive COVID headlines splashed across today’s front pages. Could the Omicron peak be over, signaling a major leap forward in our pandemic recovery? Let’s talk to the Acting …
Read More »China hits out at Japan and US after Biden, Kishida discuss Beijing in video meeting
China has denounced talks between US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Beijing with Washington and Tokyo, raising concerns about “predatory” moves by the mainland. As Prime Minister Kishida and President Biden discussed China in a virtual meeting, the Chinese Embassy in Japan said on Saturday …
Read More »5 points on Aparna Yadav, the sister-in-law of Akhilesh Yadav, the latest BJP recruit in UP
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Read More »Raising the age of marriage for women to 21 is a step towards empowerment
India has taken gradual step towards achieving Goal 5 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Goal 5 emphatically calls on nation states to formulate policies to achieve gender equality. The Center has recently finalized this goal by ensuring equality of the age of marriage by raising the age of marriage …
Read More »Pak PM Imran says corruption and sex crimes are the main evils facing the Muslim world
Islamabad: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said growing corruption and sex crimes were the two main evils facing the Muslim world. He said this during an interactive dialogue on Riyasat-i-Madina: Islam, Society and Ethical Revival “with the world’s top Muslim scholars on Sunday, which was hosted by the Rehmatul-lil-Aalameen National …
Read More »Omicron Australia’s COVID variant update: how Australia is responding to outbreaks across the country
While the Omicron variant continues to disrupt the daily lives of most Australians during school holidays, Queenslanders are adjusting to new mask requirements. Previously, they were only required in supermarkets, stores, public transport, and during carpooling scenarios, as well as airports, airplanes, cinemas and theaters. They are now also mandatory …
Read More »Fighting the rise of majoritarianism
The widely broadcast television inauguration of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor by Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed the nefarious designs of the ruling regime. The invocation of Hindu symbols and ritualistic practices by the Prime Minister in a state function gave de facto official status to the majority religion. These developments …
Read More »China Lobbying Against MCC | Nepalese time
A A US $ 500 million grant to modernize Nepal’s infrastructure at first glance appears to be delayed due to domestic politics. But the real reason seems to be Beijing’s opposition to the project and its pressure on politicians not to implement the project. Sources say the Chinese government has …
Read More »State governments should clarify whether they trust the CBI: Jitendra Singh: The Tribune India
New Delhi, December 12 State Personnel Minister Jitendra Singh said on Sunday that state governments need to make it clear whether they trust the CBI, as they withdraw general consent given to the agency to operate within their jurisdiction, but l ‘authorize in selective cases submitted by them under public …
Read More »Will the Sialkot tragedy change state policy in appeasing religious fanatics?
The brutal lynching and burning of a body in Sialkot is a continuation of the violence in the name of religion that Pakistani state and society have accepted as normal. The remarkably widespread tolerance for heinous crimes and persecution is the result of decades-old policies that have invoked Pakistan and …
Read More »How a 50-year-old war takes on new significance in US-Indian relations
Photo by ARUN SANKAR / AFP via Getty Images Fifty years ago today, after months of tension, India and Pakistan went to war – and the United States and the Soviet Union took sides. Pakistan in 1971 was made up of two main territories: the western part, between India and …
Read More »In charge of business – News
In line with the UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebrations this year, the Emirati Women’s Day celebrations held on August 28 highlighted the remarkable achievements of today’s Emirati woman. Under the theme âWomen: Ambitions and Inspiration for the Next 50 Yearsâ, the event was a tribute to the important contributions that women …
Read More »What we know about Omicron, the new COVID variant that quickly led to the latest travel ban in Canada
South African health authorities have identified a new variant of the coronavirus following a spike in COVID-19 cases in Gauteng, South Africa. For weeks the country was recording around 200 new cases a day, but on Thursday the number of new cases suddenly skyrocketed to 2,465. According to Tulio de …
Read More »Two journalists from Norwegian public television station arrested in Qatar
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Qatari security forces detained two Norwegian state television journalists for more than 30 hours and deleted footage they gathered in a migrant labor camp as they tried to cover workers’ issues before the 2022 FIFA World Cup, authorities said on Wednesday. The Qatari government subsequently …
Read More »“No Motive for Arrogance”: Hard Love for America at Pro-Democracy Conference
Malcolm Turnbull, Australian Prime Minister from 2015 to 2018, replied: “We are”, when asked in an interview if the allies are worried about the United States. âThe United States is by far the most important of the Western democracies. ⦠We all have a vested interest in the health of …
Read More »Don’t expect Bolsonaro to keep Brazil’s promises at COP26
As the chief steward of the world’s largest rainforest, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been at the center of much of the discussion surrounding the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland. But the headlines are about as close as it got at the international gathering. Like a number …
Read More »Washington plans to increase Japan’s defense budget after election
NEW YORK – Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s strong coalition victory in Sunday’s legislative elections has been hailed in Washington as a sign of continuity. But attention is quickly shifting to the size of Japan’s defense budget, which the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has pledged to increase. As US President Joe …
Read More »One nation or eight? COVID fuels Australia’s shift in power to states
MELBOURNE – Australian states’ strict internal border policies to tackle COVID-19 have at times divided the country into several mini-countries. They have prevented a fully vaccinated Sydney woman from visiting her daughter with cancer in Victoria. They have barred a baby from New South Wales from entering Queensland for a …
Read More »States are almost ready for travel resumption
National news and sport States are almost ready for travel resumption 25 October 2021 Updated 1 hour ago MELBURNIANS are enjoying their first non-lockdown weekend, as the country’s airlines prepare for a return to international travel. The Victorian capital came out of its sixth – and final – lockdown on …
Read More »Nation operates on rights, not the will of the individual, says CM Uddhav Thackeray | Bombay News
In an apparent mockery against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said the nation operates on rights and not on the will of an individual. Thackeray reiterated the issue of state sovereignty and sought advice from legal authorities on the rights of the Center and the State. Thackeray …
Read More »Are Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban Separating? | Asia | An in-depth look at current events from across the continent | DW
At the end of September, just over a month after taking control of the Afghan capital, Kabul, Taliban fighters stopped a Pakistani truck at the Torkham border post and removed the country’s flag there. The incident angered Pakistan, but Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid quickly denied reports of emerging divisions between …
Read More »Modi’s government is committed to improving connectivity NE: Union MoS for Communication
Union State Minister for Communication Devusinh Jesingbhai Chauhan said the Modi government is committed to improving connectivity in the northeast region. “Our ministry is more accountable and has been active in improving connectivity in the North East region. Through connectivity, we will provide last mile services in education, health, tourism. …
Read More »Tensions escalate as Chinese flights near Taiwan escalate
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) – With a record number of military flights near Taiwan over the past week, China has shown new military intensity and sophistication as it intensifies its harassment of the island which it claims as its own and affirms its territorial ambitions in the region. The Chinese People’s …
Read More »How Haiti Was Forced To Pay Reparations For Freedom: Planet Money: NPR
Baron de Mackau of France presenting demands to Jean-Pierre Boyer, President of Haiti, in 1825 Wikipedia hide caption toggle legend Wikipedia Baron de Mackau of France presenting demands to Jean-Pierre Boyer, President of Haiti, in 1825 Wikipedia In recent weeks, thousands of refugees from Haiti have arrived at the US-Mexico …
Read More »From 1988 to 2060, a voyage to the future with a Belharra warship
How far back does 1988 go today? Let us recall some events of the time to give us a better idea of ââthe temporal distance. We were still ecstatic after winning the European Basketball Cup the year before, the Koskotas scandal had just hit the headlines and Andreas Papandreou had …
Read More »Israel offers the EU a new approach and a constructive dialogue
Paris – Labor lawmaker Emilie Moatti was appointed to head the Knesset’s subcommittee on foreign affairs and public diplomacy on September 12. This powerful and prestigious sub-committee oversees Israel’s foreign relations, including its ties with other countries, with institutions abroad, and with international organizations. Indeed, only two weeks after his …
Read More »Beyond the official record: Saudi Arabia-India relations
Dark areas emerged in the apparently cordial relations between India and Saudi Arabia during the visit of the Saudi Arabian foreign minister to India. [Indias External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and KSA Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan. (Image tweeted by S Jaishankar)] The Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi …
Read More »UAE cabinet reshuffle: meet the new ministers – news
Some of them are sitting in Cabinet for the first time, while others are taking on new roles. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, announced on Saturday the formation of a new United Arab …
Read More »Center denies Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee permission to participate in peace conference in Italy
The Union’s Foreign Ministry has refused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee permission to participate in the World Peace Conference to be held in Italy in October this year. Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: file) The Union Foreign Office refused the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, permission to participate in …
Read More »Angela Merkel, Queen of Europe, retires from politics
Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size It’s the evening of November 16, 2016, and Barack Obama and Angela Merkel have just sat down for a private dinner inside Berlin’s chic Adlon Hotel – the place where Michael Jackson once hung his nine-month-old son. on a fourth floor balcony. …
Read More »Quad leaders call for securing chip supply chain
TOKYO – The United States, Japan, India and Australia will agree next week to work on creating a secure supply chain for semiconductors at the Quad Summit in Washington, a signal that the four-way alliance intended to counter China in the Indo-Pacific is expanding its reach. Leaders are expected to …
Read More »In escalation of submarine deal, France recalls emissaries from US and Australia
PARIS / CANBERRA / WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (Reuters) – France plunged into an unprecedented diplomatic crisis with the United States and Australia on Friday after recalling its ambassadors from the two countries over a trilateral security agreement that sunk a French-designed submarine contract with Canberra. The rare decision taken by …
Read More »Finding a new vocabulary for the old foreign policy
U.S. foreign policy has long focused more on the evocative vocabulary used to describe it than on the geopolitical reality it is meant to address. The vocabulary that politicians and the media use to define foreign policy is part of a web of artificially generated illusions that serve not so …
Read More »Afghanistan Crisis Live Updates | Collapse of Afghan economy a “gift for terrorists”, says UN chief
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for an injection of money into Afghanistan to avoid an economic collapse that would trigger a “catastrophic” situation for the Afghan people and be a “gift to terrorist groups”. His remarks come after his special envoy for Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons, warned the Security …
Read More »China’s regional position gives US a chance to deepen ties with Vietnam
Vietnam Updates Sign up for myFT Daily Digest to be the first to know about news from Vietnam. When Kamala Harris landed in Vietnam last week, she had already been eclipsed. Just hours before his plane landed, the Chinese ambassador in Hanoi met with the Vietnamese prime minister to pledge …
Read More »‘WA finances nation’: McGowan defends record, refutes criticism of hard border plans
Western Australian Prime Minister Mark McGowan has broken with plans to reopen the National Cabinet instead of opting for stringent border controls underway after the country reached 80% immunization coverage. Washington State Premier Mark McGowan effectively rejected Scott Morrison’s plan to reopen nationally, saying he would not “deliberately import the …
Read More »How Nehru tried to create a special place for India in the post-colonial world – and where he failed
Jawaharlal Nehru was not only the architect of modern India and the country’s first prime minister. He also played a central role in the discrediting of European imperialism and gave voice to the peoples of Asia and Africa struggling for self-determination and racial equality. An unlikely revolutionary, Nehru was born …
Read More »Pentagon urged to send helicopters against forest fires to Greece
The chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee called on the Defense Department to provide additional support to Greece as the country battles dozens of wildfires. Bob Mendez, in a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Sunday, said the country was “a close and valued ally of …
Read More »Making peace between Israelis and Palestinians, is it time to take a different approach?
The May 2021 violence between Israelis and Palestinians was the latest deadly eruption in a decades-long conflict that has proven immune to attempts to forge a comprehensive peace. We asked two Middle Eastern experts to assess what can be done now to promote peace. Academics Raslan Ibrahim, assistant professor of …
Read More »The Fiji Times »From the Editor’s Office: Your August 7 Briefing
Bula vinaka everyone This is the time of the week when we look forward to the weekend. Whatever you are planning to do, we hope you enjoy the moment and stay safe with your loved ones. LATE UPDATE Permanent Secretary of Health and Medical Services Dr James Fong just announced …
Read More »One Nation One Ration Card in Sikkim will reduce influx: SKM
Gangtok: Amid the controversy surrounding the implementation of the One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) in Sikkim, Chief Minister PS Golay, led by Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), said on Tuesday that the program would help migrant workers as well as the poor population of the state. Since ONORC launched in …
Read More »Afghan turmoil intensifies as US withdrawal hits 95%
NEW YORK – It was a grueling weekend for Zalmay Khalilzad. The 70-year-old leading man in the Biden administration for the stabilization of Afghanistan after the US withdrawal had seen his efforts of several months almost bear fruit. The peace process between the Taliban and the Afghan government was back …
Read More »Reconnecting with old ties: La Tribune India
KP Nayar Strategic analyst The second half of 2021 will be that of Russia and India, in terms of diplomatic activity in New Delhi. The year 1971 was the history of the Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation between India and the Soviet Union. In three weeks, there will be …
Read More »Adam K. Webb on the Worthy Constitution and the Prospects for Global Governance
In today’s episode of the Telos Press Podcast, David Pan talks with Adam K. Webb about his article “Supranational governance and the problem of a” dignified constitution “” of Telos 195 (summer 2021). An excerpt from the article appears below. Their discussion covers a range of topics, including the difference …
Read More »ASEAN deadlocked over selection of special envoy to Myanmar
By Siti Rahil and Chananthorn Kamjan, KYODO NEWS – 1 hour ago – 09:43 | World, Any Five months after the military overthrew a democratically elected government in Myanmar, ASEAN has been unable to appoint a special envoy to help defuse the member country’s political crisis and a major obstacle …
Read More »Praise and condemnation of the new Iranian president outright
June 19 (Reuters) – Here are some global reactions to Ebrahim Raisi’s election as Iranian president. Raisi, 60, is a hard-line judge loyal to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and subject to US sanctions for alleged human rights violations. Read more NAFTALI BENNETT, ISRAELIAN PRIME MINISTER “The election of Raisi …
Read More »Minimizing the special relationship is a gift for the EU and the left
Boris Johnson’s aversion to the term special relationship to Britain’s ties to the United States, because he thinks it makes the UK look “needy”, is bizarre. It plays into the hands of the left, which has been mocking and denying the very concept of a special relationship for years, and …
Read More »UK, Australia Reach First Post-Brexit Free Trade Agreement | International trade news
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the deal marked a “new dawn” in relations between the UK and its former colony. The UK and Australia announced a new trade deal on Tuesday, the first such deal the UK has negotiated from scratch since leaving the European Union. The pact, which …
Read More »Australia’s top exporting state calls for resetting relations with China
Staff members discuss as they prepare for a seminar on bilateral Australia-China resource and infrastructure cooperation in Western Australia, in Beijing on July 23, 2009. REUTERS / Jason Lee Australia’s largest exporting state on Tuesday urged Canberra to stop opposing China, the country’s main trading partner, in remarks amid mounting …
Read More »Trudeau pledges support for Ukraine, mother supports next step in NATO membership
BRUSSELS – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joins a North Atlantic Treaty Organization meeting with Canada reiterating his broad support for Ukraine, but not whether he will back a move by Kiev to join the military alliance amid tensions with Russia. The federal government said last week that Canada would continue …
Read More »Australian government strengthens key role in US aggression against China
On the eve of this week’s G7 and NATO summits in Europe, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Defense Minister Peter Dutton dramatically stepped up Australia’s role as a attack dog for Washington, in its increasingly aggressive economic and military offensive against China. Scott Morrison [Source: Facebook/Scott Morrison] On his way …
Read More »Emirates news agency – United Arab Emirates pivotal to international peace: President of Federal National Council
Fri 11-06-2021 23:09 ABU DHABI, June 11, 2021 (WAM) – Saqr Ghobash, Chairman of the Federal National Council (FNC) said that the election by the United Nations General Assembly of the United Arab Emirates today as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for 2022-2023 reaffirms global …
Read More »US suspends visit to Cambodian base linked to China over access dispute
PHNOM PENH – The US defense attaché in Cambodia abruptly ended a visit to Ream naval base on Friday after being denied “full access” to the site, which is being expanded with the Beijing support. Colonel Marcus M. Ferrara canceled the inspection after a “brief visit” to the base, located …
Read More »A proud nation kneels in humiliation
In the sixties, India became the begging bowl of the world. Famine had left the country unable to feed its own people. Indira Gandhi was not one to tolerate global insults. She started the green revolution because of which the granaries of the country are full today. India aspires to …
Read More »Senator Menendez Presents Political Strategy for Middle East Relations and Reaffirms Support for Israel | JNS
Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Robert Menendez (DN.J.) said on Thursday that relations between the United States and Israel were more important than anyone the day after it became clear that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would probably not continue in his post. Menendez spoke in a videotaped introduction during the …
Read More »China could relax diplomacy to be a ‘reliable’ nation – World
Kyodo News Beijing, China â Fri 4 June 2021 2021-06-04 11:45 a.m. 0 6281d9f905b49edfeb97b8e90304dc34 2 World China, United States, geopolitics, competition, trade war, Washington, Xi-Jinping Release Speculation is rife that China may start to take a softer approach to other countries, including Japan, following President Xi Jinping’s pledge to “strive …
Read More »“Safety is a priority”, government cancels CBSE-XII exams: The Tribune India
Vibha sharma Tribune press service New Delhi, June 1 In view of the uncertain conditions due to the Covid, the feedback received from stakeholders and the apprehensions expressed by parents and students, the Center today canceled the class XII exams. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Prime …
Read More »Nova Scotia businesses excited to reopen, but say plan lacks communication and details
HALIFAX – After being closed last month, Interlude Spa in Dartmouth is eager to reopen. âI think I can speak for a lot of companies when I say we’re a little frustrated and feeling a little left out in the cold,â says owner Kai Kraushar. “But we are just thrilled …
Read More »U.S. reports ‘serious concerns’ over China-backed Cambodian naval base
PHNOM PENH – US diplomat Wendy Sherman has said Washington has “serious concerns” about China’s “military presence” at an expanding Beijing-backed naval base on the Cambodian coast. Sherman, the Deputy Secretary of State, made the remarks during a two-hour meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Tuesday in Phnom …
Read More »Lessons from Pakistan: how to win friends, influence allies, and then waste it all
It is widely accepted that the pursuit of “strategic autonomy” is a unique attribute of Indian foreign policy. The point, however, is that all countries, large or small, try to maximize their room for maneuver within the constraints in which they find themselves. Take the case of Pakistan. During the …
Read More »Alarm over secret court system in UK-Australia trade deal | Exchange policy
A free trade agreement between the UK and Australia is underway to include a controversial system of secret courts that will allow companies to seek compensation if their profits are affected by government policies. In a move that alarmed unions and anti-poverty activists, Trade Minister Greg Hands said UK negotiators …
Read More »Statement by the Prime Minister on the occasion of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
OTTAWA, ON, May 29, 2021 / CNW / – The Prime Minister, Justin trudeau, issued the following statement today on the occasion of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers: “For more than 70 years, UN peacekeepers have worked tirelessly every day to provide essential assistance to those affected by …
Read More »No longer the top dog, Japan languishes in fifth place in foreign aid
TOKYO – Japan distributed more foreign aid than other countries in the 1990s, but now only ranks fifth, partly at the end of aid to China. Japan’s official development assistance amounted to $ 13.6 billion in 2020, up 17% over the year. But its share of the overall amount provided …
Read More »Belarus forces airliner to land, arrests opponent, sparking US and European outrage
Blogger and opposition activist Roman Protasevich, accused of participating in an unauthorized protest in the Kuropaty reserve, awaits the start of a hearing in Minsk, Belarus, April 10, 2017. Photo taken April 10, 2017 2017. – REUTERS / Stiffener MOSCOW – Belarusian authorities scrambled a fighter jet and reported what …
Read More »Working With States Without Being Bothered By Ego – The New Indian Express
India’s power lies in diversity. The countless invasions and turf wars over the centuries have merged cultural combinations to form our federal foundations. Calamity breeds insecurity and belligerence. India, once the richest nation in the world with a 24.4 percent share of the world economy in 1700, has been overtaken …
Read More »No prosperity without freedom of travel
MAY 23, 2021 Updated 3 hours ago Paul Foster-Bell Paul Foster-Bell is a postgraduate student in international relations at the University of Otago, and previously served as a New Zealand national list member and diplomat. Show more Ideas room Paul Foster-Bell looks back on the opening of the Iron Curtain …
Read More »Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire: why Israel and Hamas stop fighting and the crisis happens next
2 hours wey don pass Wia dis foto comes from, AFP / GETTY IMAGES Wetin we call say foto, Palestine Pipo enters Gaza streets to rejoice after ceasefire announcement Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas agree to stop the fighting. The ceasefire began early Friday, and the end of …
Read More »Calls are mounting for another nationwide lockdown in India. It is not realistic
(CNN) – Millions of Indians live under a mix of locally imposed coronavirus restrictions, as the central government resists calls from leading medical experts for a nationwide lockdown. The Indian Medical Association said earlier this month that a “comprehensive, well-planned and pre-announced national lockdown” for 10 to 15 days would …
Read More »India Covid-19: Calls are mounting for another national lockdown. It is not realistic
The Indian Medical Association said earlier this month that a “comprehensive, well-planned and pre-announced national lockdown” for 10 to 15 days would give the country’s overburdened health system time to “recover and replenish both the material and manpower “that it needs. And on May 9, top US coronavirus adviser Dr …
Read More »Calls on the rise for Gaza-Israel ceasefire and increased US efforts
UN Security Council diplomats and Muslim foreign ministers called emergency meetings over the weekend to demand an end to civilian bloodshed as Israeli warplanes carried out the attacks. deadliest in nearly a week of Hamas rocket barrages and Israeli airstrikes. President Joe Biden has given no sign of escalating public …
Read More »Cost of vaccination will hurt Indian states’ already squeaky budgets
Representation image | People Line Up To Sign Up For COVID-19 Vaccine Dose, Amritsar | PTI Text size: A- A + New Delhi: The world’s worst coronavirus outbreak is already set to stretch tight budgets states, making borrowing more expensive when they need money to amortize their savings. India’s 28 …
Read More »What to study if you like international business and politics
An interest in international affairs and politics begins with a keen sense of awareness of the world around you and a desire to improve it. The in-depth study of world issues at university then trains you to understand the intersections between economics, culture and education. These form the building blocks …
Read More »COVID-19 gray areas such as ‘single dose summer’ show science communication challenges: experts – National
The COVID-19 pandemic has spawned a whole new lexicon of words and phrases over the past 18 months, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced another last week: “One summer at one dose, two doses at autumn”. He referenced at a press conference when asked about when Canadians might see some …
Read More »Israel destroys Gaza tower housing PA and Al Jazeera offices
GAZA (Reuters) – Israel on Saturday destroyed a 12-story tower in Gaza housing the offices of the U.S. Associated Press and other news media, saying the building was also used by the militant Islamist group Hamas. The al-Jalaa building in Gaza City, which also houses the offices of Qatar-based broadcaster …
Read More »Oli envoy’s appointments could erode country’s credibility, experts warn
The KP Sharma Oli administration last week made what has been the country’s biggest ambassadorial recommendation in the past two and a half years, appointing envoys to 11 countries. The recommended names have been sent to the Parliamentary Secretariat for nomination hearings, but experts are already sounding the alarm that …
Read More »China turns screws on Australia as relations sink to new low
China is Australia’s main trading partner and Xi has clearly identified the mutual benefit for the two countries. But in recent years, China has increasingly been viewed by Canberra as a security threat. The Australian Security Intelligence Organization first warned in 2017 of an increase in attempts by China to …
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