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Uighurs

In News  Recently, Forty-three countries have called on China to “ensure full respect for the rule of law” for the Muslim Uighur community in Xinjiang. About  The declaration, signed by the United States as well as several European and Asian member states and others. They accused China of a litany of human rights violations against […]

CPEC Expansion to Afghanistan

In News Recently, Pakistan has discussed Taliban-led Afghanistan joining the multibillion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) infrastructure project. About the issue China has proposed the construction of the Peshawar-Kabul motorway as an extension of CPEC in Afghanistan. Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and China emerging as a major challenge in the form of the extension of its […]

US’ Projects in Latin America

In News The US is planning projects in Latin America countering China’s Belt and Road Initiative. About A delegation of diplomatic officials is tasked with turning Build Back Better World (B3W), the international infrastructure investment initiative announced by the Group of Seven richest democracies in June, into reality. The trip will allow US officials to […]

China’s First Road­rail Transport Link To Indian Ocean

In News Recently, China opened the first road­rail transport link to the Indian Ocean. About The first shipments on a newly-launched railway line from the Myanmar border to the key commercial hub of Chengdu in western China were delivered. It provides China a new road-rail transportation channel to the Indian Ocean. It connects the logistics […]

Afghanistan Offers Taliban Power-Sharing

In News Recently, the Afghanistan Government offered a Taliban power-sharing deal to end the ongoing violence. About The Taliban seized the strategic Afghan city of Ghazni, just 150 kilometres from Kabul. The city lies along the major Kabul-Kandahar highway and serves as a gateway between the capital and militant strongholds in the south. Present Situation […]

OPEC+ Deal

In News Recently, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies led by Russia (OPEC+) have agreed to gradually withdraw Covid-19 related production cuts by September 2022. Background In April 2020, the OPEC+ group of countries entered into a two-year agreement, which entailed steep cuts in crude production to deal with a sharp […]

Violence in South Africa

In News The unrest in South Africa, set off after the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma, has claimed 72 lives so far. About The rioting originated in Zuma’s home province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), where he is serving a 15-month sentence for contempt of court, after failing to appear for a corruption inquiry.  It has […]

India’s Role in Afghanistan Peace Process

In News Recently, the External Affairs Minister of India has met the President of Afghanistan to discuss the evolving situation in the war-torn country and reiterated India’s support. Background The US has decided to withdraw its forces from Afghanistan by August-end, ending a nearly two-decade of its military presence in the country. This has led […]

India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation

In News Recently, the 21st session of India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) has been held. Major Highlights Both sides held extensive discussions on bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation. Major areas discussed were food processing, textiles, leather, railways, start-ups and promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which play a crucial role in […]

OPEC’s Output Pact Proposal

In News Recently, the latest round of meetings among the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Plus (OPEC+) group of oil-exporting countries has stalled. Background In April 2020, the OPEC+ group of countries entered into a two-year agreement, which entailed steep cuts in crude production to deal with a sharp fall in the price of […]