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Taiwan must 'step up defences' amid China's coercive tactics: Hsiao Bi-khim
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim of Taiwan emphasized the need to strengthen Taiwan's defenses in response to China's coercive tactics and refusal to renounce the use of force against Taiwan. She criticized Beijing for being the provocateur in cross-strait relations and highlighted Taiwan's commitment to dialogue based on parity and respect. Hsiao also discussed Taiwan's challenges, including threats from authoritarian regimes and the importance of democracy, peace, and prosperity. She outlined President Lai Ching-te's Four Pillars of Peace, focusing on defense, economic resilience, international partnerships, and stable cross-strait relations.
'Risk averse' West torn over Ukraine push to strike Russia: analysts
Amid rising calls for Ukraine to strike inside Russia using Western-supplied long-range weapons, allies remain cautious due to fears of escalation and nuclear threats from Moscow. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg urged lifting restrictions to aid Ukraine's defense, but the US and Germany hesitate. Despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's criticism, divisions persist among Western leaders. Some, like French President Emmanuel Macron, suggest deploying Western troops, challenging traditional stances and highlighting deepening debates on the conflict's next steps.
UK's July general election: Impact on India FTA, Indo-Pacific tilt
While political analysts and strategic experts have expressed confidence that very little should change on the bilateral relationship front whatever the outcome in either election, the very small window that was open for a deal being clinched by the Sunak-led Tory government has now been swept away in the election wave of both countries.
Israel's Rafah offensive heightens strain on Egypt ties
Egypt has formally accused Israel of genocide and hardened its stance over the Gaza conflict, reflecting public anger. Both countries blamed each other for the closure of the crucial Rafah border crossing. Despite harsh rhetoric, analysts see no threat to the 1979 peace treaty between the U.S. allies. Egypt's support for an international case against Israel marks a significant shift, although largely symbolic, aimed at addressing domestic discontent. Diplomatic relations remain tense but stable.
Cut aid for livestock farms to help climate fight, World Bank says
Ensuring that environmental and health costs are fully priced into emissions-intensive foods made from animals would curb consumer demand for those products.
Israel-Hamas war: Analyst says an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza is "inevitable"
A UK analyst on Wednesday said a ground invasion by Israeli against Hamas in Gaza is "inevitable." Nomi Bar-Yaacov, an associate fellow at think-tank Chatham House, told the Associated Press that the "political cost" of such a move would be "immense." Bar-Yaacov said t...
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India's growing importance leaves Canada isolated in row over murder
Canada's intelligence linking Indian government agents to the murder of a Sikh leader has put Canada in a difficult position diplomatically. While Canada's allies like Britain and the United States are reluctant to publicly criticize India due to their interest in building ties with the country as a counterweight to China, Canada's options are limited until they can provide solid evidence.
China-funded naval base in Cambodia in India’s extended neighbourhood nears completion
The base, which has been in the making for a few years, has been under scrutiny. UK-based leading think-tank Chatham House in a report published last week referred to satellite images and claimed "dramatic transformation of the Cambodian naval base, near Sihanoukville on the Gulf of Thailand".
RSS a "fundamentalist", "fascist" organisation, captured all of India's institutions: Rahul Gandhi in London
Rahul Gandhi said, "The nature of democratic contest in India has completely changed and the reason is that one organisation called RSS - a fundamentalist, fascist organisation has basically captured pretty much all of India's institutions."
At the heart of BJP's ideology is 'cowardice', Rahul Gandhi says in London
Gandhi made the remarks during his interaction with the Indian diaspora organised by the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) UK chapter on Sunday while referring to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's remarks on China during an interview.
Pakistan must set its house in order: Global experts on its economic crisis
Pakistan has been reeling under a massive economic crisis with the country's rupee recording a historic low of 275 to the US dollar, inflation rising to over 27 per cent and foreign exchange reserves dropping to the lowest level since 1998 at around USD 3 billion which is not enough even to cover a month's imports.
India looking the most promising among BRIC nations: Jim O'Neill
Well it is actually 21 years now when I first brought the acronym into the discussion and so if I look back it is very clear that China has easily become the most successful of them on relative and absolute terms as I have touched on already.
Ukraine warns of 'nuclear terrorism' after strike near plant
The missile struck within 300 meters (328 yards) of the reactors at the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant near the city of Yuzhnoukrainsk in Mykolaiv province, leaving a hole 2 meters (6 1/2 feet) deep and 4 meters (13 feet) wide, according to Ukrainian nuclear operator Energoatom.
No need to panic for long-term investors; crises offer best opportunities: Jim O'Neill
“In terms of energy prices and if I add it to the move we had already seen in January in terms of rising bond yields and weaker equities translated into what I would call an oil price adjusted financial conditions index, that would be telling me that all odds being equal, the world economy will slow very sharply through the second quarter and beyond. ”
India has to big role to play while both the US and China have got challenges: Jim O'Neill
"I do not think India and its policymakers should feel too constrained or intimidated by a lot of conventional historic ways of thinking about Budget deficits if it constrains India taking a stronger leadership role in investing in its own economy."
At COP26, over 100 countries pledge to end deforestation
Britain hailed the commitment as the first big achievement of the UN climate conference in Glasgow. But campaigners say they need to see the detail - such promises have been made, and broken, before.
Gradual opening will build confidence among consumers: Jim O’Neill
It is right for the Indian authorities to deal with Covid 2.0 more aggressively and it might mean parts of the economy have to be closed down in the near term, says O’Neill.
Indian market may see further sectoral rotation: Jim O'Neill
India, China and a number of other Asian countries are very well positioned to become more important for the world economy, says the Chairman of Chatham House.
Market leadership may shift away from FAANG stocks in 2021, says Jim O'Neil
3 factors are repeatedly driving markets to new highs
Market leadership shifting to financials and cyclicals, says Jim O'Neill
Speed and the cooperation among healthcare research firms and pharmaceutical companies show that globalisation is alive and well.
India-Canada share interest digital domain, green and biotechnologies & space: Jaishankar
To that end Mumbai-based think tank Gateway House and the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) hosted the third India-Canada Track 1.5 Dialogue, virtually on Wednesday.
In ruins, Syria marks 50 years of Assad family rule
"There can be no doubt that 50 years of Assad family rule, which has been ruthless, cruel and self-defeating, has left the country what can only be described as broken, failed and almost forgotten," said Neil Quilliam, an associate fellow at Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa program.
U.S. formally exits global climate accord - the Paris Agreement - amid election uncertainty
The formal exit from the 2015 climate agreement was an election promise by President Donald Trump during his 2015 campaign. In June 2017, President Trump announced that the United States would be pulling out of the Paris Agreement.
Belarus welcomes Telegram revolution: Protests get a digital spin
Some of Telegram's channels helped scattered rallies to mature into well-coordinated action.
Modi should take more risk on the fiscal deficit side to boost India’s long-term growth: Jim O'Neill
Jim O'Neill says Modi should take more risk on the fiscal deficit side to bolster India’s growth.
Iran passes uranium enrichment cap set by endangered deal
The move came more than a year after Washington pulled out of the landmark accord between world powers and Tehran, which says it has lost patience with perceived inaction by the remaining European partners.
Cement produces more pollution than all the trucks in the world
Manufacturing the stone-like building material is responsible for 7% of global carbon dioxide emissions, more than what comes from all the trucks in the world.
India needs long-term government backed investment in a separate P&L : Jim O'Neill, Chatham House
"Modi must use massive mandate for bold refoms. Without FDI reforms, global investors won't be excited."
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