Mining in the Himalayas?
Recent media reports have claimed that Beijing has invested in mining projects in the Northern Himalayas after the discovery of…
An end to the trade war?
US and China have declared a truce in the ongoing trade dispute between the two countries. However, it should be…
China and the Iran nuclear deal
The Iranian ambassador to China, Ali Asghar Khaji has said that China has a “positive role” in upholding the Iran…
Tackling South China Sea
Philippines has stated it has “serious concerns” regarding China and the South China Sea. The country’s government has noted that…
BJP avoids Karnataka floor test
Minutes before the floor test to prove his party’s majority in the state of Karnataka, BJP leader B.S. Yeddyurappa resigned…
Iraq election results
Anti-US and Iran Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr saw a major victory in Iraq’s recent parliamentary elections. His bloc won 54…
Russia-India ties in a changing world
Indian Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to meet President Putin on May 21st in Sochi. This meeting comes weeks after…
A new economic forum?
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has launched a new economic conference that has been described as a potential…
Karnataka in chaos?
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa has until 4pm on May 19th, 2018, to prove his majority, according to the Supreme…
NASA issues water warning
Nasa has warned that water shortages could be the major environmental challenge of the century. In a recent study, the…
A “Libya model” for Kim?
US President Donald Trump has said that Kim Jong-Un could face a “Libya model” of action if he “doesn’t make…
US vs Europe
In order to protect the European companies conducting business in Iran, the European Union has begun reviving legislation that will…
US targets Iran central bank
The United States has announced sanctions against Iran’s central bank governor Valiollah Seif for allegedly enabling the transfer of funds…
Kaspersky relocates
Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has announced that it will open a Swiss data centre to increase transparency. Kaspersky, which has…
A trade dispute in the offing?
The World Trade Organization has ruled that the European Union paid Airbus SE billions in illegal subsidies, thereby hurting its…