Modi Replies to Shariff; Seeks “New Course” in Bilateral Ties
Responding to his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Shariff’s letter of June 2, Prime Minsiter of India Narendra Modi said that he was looking forward to an Indo-Pak relationship defined by peace, friendship and cooperation that would lead both the countries to progress across the region. Condemning the terror attack in Karachi, Modi conveyed condolences to the […]
Militants Close in on Baghdad; Strategic Samarra Now in Focus
According to the latest reports, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isis) militants, after seizing Mosul, the second biggest city of Iraq and Tikrit, hometown of Saddam Hussein and other towns and cities of Baghdad, had advanced to Baghdad. According to live report of Guardian, the apparent battle plan of ISIS has been […]
It’s Kick-off Today Amidst Pessimism
The Fifa World Cup 2014 will be kicked off in Copacabana, Rio De Janerio, Brazil on Thursday. For schedule and fixture visit http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/index.html However, there are clouds of suspicion and allegations in the air about murky dealings of over-expenditure behind the staging of the event. Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff agrees that there are pessimists and skeptics and […]
Militancy Flexes Muscles-Strong Muscles, This Time
Capture of Mosul For two days, starting from June 9th, armed militants, reportedly belonging to Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or ISIS), gained control over most parts of the city of Mosul. The militants claimed to have seized government offices, army facilities and Mosul International Airport. Iraq’s prime minister has asked parliament […]
Al Sissi Inaugurated in Office
After claiming a massive victory in the recently held presidential election, Abdel Fattah el-Sissi was inaugurated on Sunday as the president of Egypt. His election was under scanner, held as it was in the aftermath of ousting the democratically elected Islamist leader Mohamed Morsi, of sentencing Muslim Brotherhood activists to death and many other restrictions. […]
23 Shia Pilgrims Killed in Baluchistan
At least 23 Shia pilgrims and are reported to have been killed by militants who attacked their buses in Pakistan’s Baluchistan province. Around 18 pilgrims are said to have been injured in the attack. The pilgrims were on their way back from Iran after the visit of holy sites. Briefing journalists on the incident, Home […]
Bomb Strike: Abdullah Abdullah Has Close Shave
Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah had a narrow escape in Kabul today, as he survived a bomb attack that killed four people, police spokesperson Hashmatullah Stanekzai stated. As the election, in which the former foreign Minister faces World Bank economist Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai, is scheduled next week, the attack has sent shock waves across the region. Abdullah […]
Thai: Overseas Civil Disobedience
The Australia News Networks reported that a group of political activists aligned with the recently ousted government started movement to lead a campaign of resistance from outside the country. Those co-coordinating the plan say it will be a peaceful campaign of organised opposition. General Prayuth Chan-ocha seized power on May 22 and has since led a […]
In Syria, It’s Bashar, Again
Bashar al-Assad was elected as the Syrian President, having bagged 88.7 percent votes in Tuesday’s presidential election. It’s Bashar’s third term in office. The voting was controversial, as it was not held in areas controlled by rebels. There are only three candidates in fray, the two other sharing 7.5 percent votes between them. Assad’s opponents […]
Iran Oil : US Lifts Sanctions for Six Months
With Iran complying with its commitment on a controversial nuclear weapons programme, US President Barack Obama has suspended his action on Iranian oil sanctions for the next six months. Even though there is enough oil in the international market for countries like India and China to reduce their dependence on Iranian oil, so as to […]
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