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SCO Summit adopts 25 strategic documents in energy, security & trade
The 24th SCO summit concluded with the adoption of the Astana Declaration and approval of 25 strategic documents. Member states emphasized the organization's role in global peace and security. Resolutions covered areas such as terrorism, energy cooperation, and environmental protection.
My first trip to Norway, with AI as a guide
The biggest drawback was the absence of phone apps for Mindtrip and Vacay, which led the author to rely on ChatGPT's basic AI assistant when they needed on-the-spot guidance. Mindtrip, they have since learned, is planning to debut an app in September. Still, there were times when the author desperately craved the human touch. Before setting out on a trip, they always contact friends and colleagues for recommendations.
Indian Jain leader Lokesh Muni to establish world peace centre in US
Jain spiritual leader announces World Peace Center in New Jersey to promote global peace through peace ambassadors, mediation, and conflict resolution.
Biden asks Americans to recommit to democracy in Normandy cliff speech
President Joe Biden, in Normandy, compared threats by dictators today to Nazi Germany, urging Americans to resist isolationism and support Ukraine in its war with Russia. He emphasized the heroism of the Army Rangers on D-Day and criticized Trump's isolationist tendencies.
The US can't be protectionist and world leader
US President Joe Biden's economic nationalism challenges the Pax Americana legacy. The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 symbolises a protectionist era leading to global conflict.
Xi's bugbear: The man behind China's latest shock-and-awe maneuver
Taiwan's new leader, Lai Ching-te, has provoked China into military drills around the island in response to his inauguration and calls for Beijing to cease threats. China views Taiwan as a rebel province, while Lai asserts the country's separate status. The military escalation raises fears of a possible invasion.
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China launches military drills around Taiwan as 'punishment'
China initiated two days of military drills around Taiwan in response to the inauguration of Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, who emphasized Taiwan's sovereignty. These exercises aim to encircle Taiwan and serve as a warning against pro-independence forces and external interference. Taiwan condemned the drills as threats to regional peace but remains prepared to defend its security. Despite the tensions, Lai has signaled a willingness to engage in dialogue with Beijing and maintain peaceful relations.
Asserting its strategic choice, China backs Russia to the hilt
China supports Russia in the Ukraine conflict, defying calls for neutrality. Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, autocratic leaders, reaffirm their alliance during Putin's visit to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. They strengthen military cooperation, denounce US actions, and agree on deep-space exploration, satellite navigation systems, telecommunications, and a multipolar world order.
Xi, Putin hail ties as 'stabilising' force in chaotic world
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin emphasized the crucial role of China-Russia relations in maintaining global peace and stability.
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.
Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin hail ties as 'stabilising' force in chaotic world
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin met in Beijing to strengthen their nations' relationship, with Putin seeking Chinese support for his war in Ukraine. Xi emphasized the importance of the China-Russia partnership for global peace and justice, while Putin highlighted their role in maintaining stability in the international arena. Despite economic challenges due to Western sanctions, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening ties.
Joe Biden wants to remind 2024 voters of a record and an agenda. Often it's Donald Trump's
President Joe Biden seeks reelection by contrasting his vision with Donald Trump's controversial past. Biden emphasizes Trump's dangerous statements and policies, aiming to showcase a stark difference in leadership styles and priorities for the country's future.
Missile defence successes in Gulf, Ukraine fuel global urgency to acquire systems
Experts predict that the successful use of ballistic missile defenses in recent high-stakes combat scenarios in Israel, the Red Sea, and Ukraine will lead to increased global investment in these systems. The U.S. SM-3 and Israeli Arrow interceptors, as well as the MIM-104 Patriot batteries, have demonstrated effectiveness against missile attacks, encouraging more countries to invest in similar defense systems. This trend is expected to intensify missile arms races, particularly in regions like Asia, where countries are already heavily investing in missile technology.
Iran’s better, stealthier drones are remaking global warfare
Iran's drone technology is reshaping global conflicts, with drones based on Iranian designs being used in various countries, including Sudan, Syria, and Ukraine. These drones, like the Zagel-3 based on Iran's Ababil model, are becoming increasingly sophisticated and are used by militias and militaries worldwide. Iran's drone industry, fueled by sanctions and innovative methods to circumvent them, is a key element of its military strategy, allowing it to project power and influence far beyond its borders.
Wherever lotus blooms, there is peace & prosperity: Sarbananda Sonowal
Sarbananda Sonowal said, "Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, the country has been able to break shackles from the dark age of inefficient, inept, corrupt misgovernance by the Congress, as the country is set to launch itself towards becoming the world’s top three economies."
View: Beyond Davos - Rebuilding and maintaining trust
The author reflects on the 54th annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, highlighting the event's role as a global stage for leaders to address pressing challenges and seek collaborative solutions. With a renewed sense of urgency due to the fragile geopolitical situation, the theme of rebuilding trust emerges as central this year. The author notes India, Sustainability, and Artificial Intelligence as prominent topics, with pavilions reflecting growing influence.
Over 50 countries go to the polls in 2024. The year will test even the most robust democracies
A possible rematch between President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump looms large in the election calendar; a Trump victory in November is perhaps the greatest global wildcard. Yet high-stakes votes before then also will gauge the "mood of dissatisfaction, impatience, uneasiness" among far-flung electorates, said Bronwen Maddox, director of the London-based think-tank Chatham House.
India-USA-Taiwan launch workshop on Cyber security ahead of polls in 3countries in 2024
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) in India, in collaboration with the United States Embassy and the United Service Institution of India, organized a workshop on Cyber Security under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF). The event, held on December 11 and 12, 2023, focused on core aspects of cybersecurity, information infrastructure, and processes essential for sustaining the increasingly digital base of economic activity and development.
Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former US first lady, dies at 96
Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and key advisor to President Jimmy Carter, passed away at 96 after a battle with dementia. Her legacy includes advocacy for mental health, caregiving, and women's rights. A fiercely loyal activist, she shaped policy behind the scenes and was known for her influence during Carter's presidency. Her dedication to humanitarian work alongside her husband continued through founding The Carter Center, leaving an indelible mark on both politics and global service.
Salman Rushdie makes 1st public appearance since August 2022 stabbing, author feted with 'Lifetime Disturbing the Peace Award'
On Tuesday night, the ‘Satanic Verses’ author was felicitated with the first-ever Lifetime Disturbing the Peace Award, presented by the Vaclav Havel Center on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
China's political clout highly overrated, says Pew Research survey
The survey's findings are important because a country's soft power has a significant impact on FDI and influence in international fora like the UN. Three of China's four neighbours hold a negative view. In India, 67% of people surveyed hold an unfavourable view of China. This is higher at 87% in Japan and 77% in South Korea. This could be because Japan and South Korea are close allies of the US, while India remains 'non-aligned'. Indonesia is an exception among China's neighbours as it holds a favourable view. Several European countries, as well as Australia, are found to see China as 'the top global economy'.
Discussion on development goals impossible without peace: President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union at P20
President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Duarte Pacheco, emphasized the importance of peace in discussions on Sustainable Development Goals and the future at the ninth P20 Summit in India. He called for peace to be a priority and highlighted the need for parliamentarians to defend peace worldwide. The summit will feature sessions on accelerating SDGs, sustainable energy transition, women-led development, and transformation through public digital platforms.
Five Nobel Peace laureates who won from jail
Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian rights campaigner, has become the fifth Nobel Peace Prize laureate to win the award while being imprisoned. She was honored for her advocacy against the oppression of women in Iran, including her fight against mandatory hijab and the death penalty. Mohammadi is the vice-president of the Defenders of Human Rights Centre, founded by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi. The four previous laureates who were imprisoned when they won the award are Carl Von Ossietzky, Aung San Suu Kyi, Liu Xiaobo, and Ales Bialiatski.
Rotary Peace Fellowship will help you achieve your philanthropic goals
The Rotary Foundation offers scholarships worth over $7.5 million annually to develop future leaders and support their philanthropic goals. The Rotary Peace Centers program aims to train peace and development professionals to contribute to peacebuilding efforts. The scholarships cover various expenses such as tuition, accommodation, transportation, and field-study costs.
The Global South breaks away from the US-led world order
While visiting China in April, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva asked “who decided that the dollar” should be all-powerful. The Bank of Thailand is talking up fresh plans to diversify its basket of currencies, which it uses to establish the value of the baht, so it’s less tied to the dollar. Indonesia is shoring up local currency markets,as regional neighbors set up digital payment systems, reducing the need for the dollar in day-to-day purchases. Africa is discussing a common currency.
What sparked the violent struggle to control Sudan's future?
On Saturday morning, fighting erupted at a military base south of Khartoum, with each side blaming the other for having initiated the violence. Since then, the military and the RSF have battled each other with heavy weapons, including armored vehicles and truck-mounted machine guns, in densely populated areas of the capital and the adjoining city of Omdurman. The military has pounded RSF bases with airstrikes.
Brad William Henke, star of Orange is the New Black and Dexter, dies at age of 56
Brad William, the former NFL player and Orange Is The New Black star, passed away in his sleep. He also had acting roles in shows like Justified and Lost.
Nobel Prize 2022: List of all Nobel Prize winners from 2016
The prize was instituted in 1901 to recognize the contributions of people who could affect change with their discoveries and help the world.
Will consider Kerala government proposal for World Peace Conference: Nobel Peace Centre
In a meeting with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who is on a Europe tour with some of his cabinet colleagues, Nobel Peace Center Executive Director Kjersti Flogstad said the state government's proposal for such a conference would be given serious thought, according to a statement issued by the CMO.
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