World the collapse of the Soviet Union spelled the end of “historical Russia” December 12, 2021 Liza Farhana A loyal servant of the Soviet Union, Putin was dismayed when it fell apart Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the collapse of the Soviet Union spelled the end of…
China In Asia China’s long game beats America’s short game December 12, 2021 Liza Farhana Submarines are stealthy, but trade is stealthier. Both generate security—the former by deterrence, the latter by interdependence. But the kind of security created by trade lasts longer. Submarine deals are…
World China’s domestic air traffic is faltering due to a zero-Covid policy December 10, 2021 kusha Kishoan China’s domestic air traffic, once the world’s envy after a fast rebound during the pandemic, is faltering due to a zero-Covid policy that has led to tighter travel rules in…
China Nicaragua breaks diplomatic relations with Taiwan December 10, 2021 kusha Kishoan China says Taiwan is one of its provinces with no right to the trappings of a state, and has stepped up pressure to win away Taiwan’s remaining allies. China’s ambassador…
World Imran Khan pulls out of Biden’s democracy summit December 10, 2021 kusha Kishoan Pakistan has declined to participate in the Summit for Democracy, which is being held virtually on 9-10 December and is being hosted by US President Joe Biden. The country pulled…
World Russia tells 13 mostly U.S. tech firms they must set up in Russia by 2022 November 25, 2021 Amino Ambian Russia has demanded that 13 foreign and mostly US technology companies be officially represented on Russian soil by the end of 2021 or face possible restrictions or outright bans. The…
World US-Taliban talks ‘next week’ November 25, 2021 Amino Ambian The United States will resume talks with the Taliban next week in Qatar, addressing among other issues the fight against terrorism and the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. The American delegation…
World Australia lists Hezbollah as ‘terrorist organisation’ November 25, 2021 Amino Ambian Australia yesterday listed all of Hezbollah as a “terrorist organisation”, extending an existing ban on armed units to the entire movement, which wields considerable power over Lebanon. Hezbollah defies easy…
Entertainment India Mumbai cruise drugs case: Court adjourns bail hearing, Aryan Khan to spend another night in jail October 13, 2021 Md Mojahidul Islam Aspecial court in Mumbai heard a bail plea filed by Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan in the Mumbai cruise drugs case on Wednesday. However, the court adjourned the hearing till…
China Chinese President Xi Jinping holds video meeting with German Chancellor Merkel October 13, 2021 Md Mojahidul Islam Chinese President Xi Jinping held a video meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday, during which they reviewed the development of China-Germany and China-EU relations in recent years, and…