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Uganda to Host 19th NAM Summit

January 5, 2024

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will be visiting Uganda from January 15-20, 2024, to attend the 19th edition of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit. Strengthening ties with African countries and other nations of the Global South will be a key ..

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The Emerging Threat of ‘Cyber Kidnapping’

January 4, 2024

The recent case of a Chinese student found unharmed in the US after his parents paid an $80,000 ransom to alleged ‘kidnappers’ has spotlighted the growing menace of cyber extortion plots globally involving convincing victims to isolate themselves. What is ..

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India to End Free Movement Regime Permitting Border Crossing Into Myanmar

January 3, 2024

The Indian government has decided to terminate the Free Movement Regime (FMR) allowing visa-free 16-kilometer entry into each other’s territory for people living along the India-Myanmar border. Advanced fencing will be erected to fully seal the porous frontier. What is ..

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The Kenya Poverty and Equity Assessment 2023 Report

December 30, 2023

While Kenya has achieved substantial poverty reduction over 2005-2019, progress remains geographically uneven, leaving many behind, according to a new World Bank report. It prescribed policy pathways for more inclusive growth. The Good and Bad – Falling Poverty, Persisting Gaps ..

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China Launches Massive Ship to Drill Into Earth’s Mantle

December 30, 2023

China has built an enormous ocean drilling vessel called the Mengxiang to achieve humanity’s first-ever excavation into the Earth’s upper mantle. The ambitious mission could uncover clues about our planet’s inner workings and evolution. An Engineering Marvel The supersized Mengxiang ..

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Guyana and Venezuela Defuse Long-Standing Land Dispute

December 29, 2023

On December 15th, Guyana and Venezuela agreed to resolve their centuries-old border conflict over the Essequibo region peacefully, easing fears of potential military escalation. The Origins of the Dispute Essequibo is a sparsely populated, forested area constituting over half of ..

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Former European Commission President Jacques Delors Dies at 98

December 28, 2023

Former European Commission President Jacques Delors passed away recently at age 98. The French statesman was instrumental in major EU integration milestones but drew the ire of euroskeptics in Britain. Unifying Europe As Commission president from 1985-1995, Delors spearheaded landmark ..

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ADB Report on Gendered Impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Central and West Asia

December 28, 2023

A sobering new report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has highlighted the endemic levels of domestic violence against women in Pakistan, including disturbing rates of physical assault. Widespread Domestic Abuse The ADB report cited a recent survey showing 40% ..

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