National
DPI, Cyber Security & Skilling gain wide acceptance at Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting
As part of Bharat’s G20 presidency, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) organised several rounds of the Digital...
Afghanistan
Okada-Hanafi Meeting Focused on Expanding of Relations: Arg – Tolo News
The outgoing ambassador of Japan in Kabul, Takashi Okada, in his farewell meeting with the deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs, Mullah Abdul Salam...
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Commentary
SADC must intercede in resolving political crisis
In August, Zimbabwe held its harmonised...
Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Establishes Commission for Afghan Refugees’ Return – Tolo News
The Islamic Emirate established a special commission to address the problems of Afghan refugees based in Pakistan. The commission, which is led by the deputy...
(The following is a summary of key take aways from the 20th Annual meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club, Sochi, 02-05 Oct 2023)
The Valdai Discussion Club held its 20th annual meeting in Sochi from 02-05 Oct 2023. The meeting was addressed by...
China’s emergence on the global stage has been accompanied by a clear pronouncement of its ambitions to be a global player with Xi Jinping emphasising the “global significance of the Chinese dream”[1]. China also perceives an inadequacy in...
Afghanistan
2 Pakistan soldiers, 5 insurgents killed in shootout on border with Afghanistan – The Tribune
A group of Pakistani Taliban ambushed troops during an operation against insurgents on the border with Afghanistan on Monday, triggering a...
Abstract
The discovery of lithium deposits, primarily used in powering electric vehicles, in Iran has opened avenues for foreign investment in the country. While the recent geopolitical changes in West Asia like the Iran-Saudi rapprochement have...
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and his delegation reached Hangzhou, China, on 23 September. During his visit, he participated in the inauguration of the 19th Asian Games and subsequently held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi...
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Commentary
Bharat’s G20 Presidency: An Ode to India-Africa Friendship
Under the framework of the Group of...