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China, Pakistan Discuss Accelerating CPEC Projects and Infrastructure

May 15, 2024

China and Pakistan recently talked about their long-term plans for growth. These plans include changing the route of the Karakoram Highway and making other important CPEC projects better. In these talks, Liu Jianchao of the Communist Party of China met ..

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India Sends Flood Relief to Devastated Kenya

May 14, 2024

In response to the catastrophic floods affecting Kenya, the Government of India has dispatched its second tranche of humanitarian assistance, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on May 14, 2024. This aid includes essential supplies to aid ..

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US Safety Agency Probes Amazon’s Zoox Over Self-Driving Car Crashes

May 14, 2024

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the US government is looking into Amazon’s self-driving robot cab unit, Zoox. This comes after two cases in which the robotaxis suddenly slowed down and was hit from behind by motorcyclists. One ..

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Kenya Faces Cholera Outbreak Amid Heavy Rains and Flooding

May 14, 2024

Kenya has had a serious cholera outbreak recently. This is because of the long rains, which destroyed sanitation facilities and contaminated water sources. The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) have both reported cases and told the ..

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West Nile Virus Triggers High Alert in Kerala

May 13, 2024

The mosquito-borne disease known as West Nile Virus (WNV) has recently made headlines in Kerala. Twelve confirmed cases and four suspected cases have been reported in the southern state in the past several weeks. The health minister, Veena George, and ..

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Putin Nominates Economist Belousov as New Defence Minister

May 13, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin has nominated Andrei Removich Belousov as the new defence minister. Belousov, a civilian with extensive background in economics, has been chosen for this significant military role over two years into the conflict with Ukraine. Background of ..

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India To Manage Iran’s Chabahar Port For Ten Years

May 13, 2024

India is soon expected to sign a 10-year management agreement for Chabahar Port in Iran. This development is part of India’s strategic effort to enhance connectivity with Afghanistan, Central Asia, and the broader Eurasian region. Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is ..

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Afghanistan Flash Floods Cause Severe Damage

May 11, 2024

Recently, Afghanistan was hit by severe flash floods following torrential rains, resulting in a tragic loss of life and extensive property damage. The most affected area was the northern province of Baghlan, where it was reported that more than 150 ..

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UN General Assembly Supports Palestinian UN Membership Bid

May 11, 2024

On May 10, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly voted in favour of a resolution supporting Palestine’s bid for full membership in the UN. The resolution was passed with 143 votes in support, nine against, and 25 abstentions. Previously key ..

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India Completes Military Withdrawal From Maldives

May 10, 2024

India has completed the withdrawal of its military personnel from the Maldives, an action that fulfils one of President Mohamed Muizzu’s major campaign promises. This event marks a notable shift in Indo-Maldivian relations, especially considering his perceived pro-China stance. The ..

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