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Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 23, 2017
Utter chaos?
China has said that there would be “utter chaos” if India does not back down from the stand-off at the Doklam plateau. In June 2017, a skirmish broke out between Indian and Chinese troops at the…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 23, 2017
South Korea-China trade woes
The unofficial Chinese ban on South Korean exports has significantly hit multiple industries in South Korea. China had earlier condemned South Korea hosting the Thaad defense missile..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 23, 2017
Iran’s nuclear program
The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has announced that it will take Iran just five days to ramp up its uranium enrichment. The comments come in the heels of the US imposing fresh…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 23, 2017
Philippines death toll
A Roman Catholic archbishop in Philippines has ordered the church bells to ring for 15 minutes to inspire citizens to stand up against the mounting violence in the country. The nation’s President..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 23, 2017
Triple talaq banned
In a historic move, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that the instant triple talaq practiced among some Muslims in the country is unconstitutional. The Muslim family affairs in..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 22, 2017
Facebook losing to Snapchat?
Soon social media giant, Facebook may see decline in the 12-17 age demographic as younger users are likely to gravitate towards Snapchat. Research group eMarketer has warned..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 22, 2017
The “loser superpower”
Russian Senators have publicly deemed US’ war in Afghanistan a failure and called on the US to withdraw its troops. One Senator has even labelled the US a “loser superpower” for..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 22, 2017
Trump’s strategy
US President Donald Trump has announced that the US will be prolonging its war in Afghanistan. In a televised address, the President announced the country’s new Afghanistan..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 22, 2017
Violence in Togo
Two protestors have been killed in the African nation of Togo after law enforcement used live bullets to break up a demonstration. 13 others have been injured as a result of clashes..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 22, 2017
War for Infosys
The conflict between Infosys Board Members and its founder N R Narayana Murthy is being played out publicly. The company’s stocks have come down and many former Board..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 22, 2017
Ban diesel cars?
German Chancellor, Angela Merkel has revealed in an interview that the country may ban diesel and petrol cars in the future. During the late 19th century and the early 20th century,..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 21, 2017
Barcelona terror cell
The terror cell behind the Barcelona attack was planning multiple other vehicle attacks across Spain. According to the Spanish police, the group had collected 120 gas canisters..
Counter-Terrorism - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 21, 2017
Russia takes on ISIS
The Russian Defence Ministry has announced that its Air Force had killed 200 ISIS operatives that were heading to Syrian city of Deir ez-Zor. The city is considered a strategic base by..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 21, 2017
What about killer robots?
Leaders from the robotics industry have written a letter to the UN urging a ban on “killer robots.” 116 robotics and artificial intelligence companies from across the world have co-signed..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 21, 2017
Catholic Church VS Duterte
The Philippines Catholic Church has publicly criticized the government over its violent war on drugs. Human rights organizations have condemned Robert Duterte, the current..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 21, 2017
China-India impasse
India is confident about resolving the current military stand-off with China through diplomacy. According to a Times of India report, top officials in India do not expect the situation to escalate to…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 21, 2017
Hong Kong protests
Thousands took the streets of Hong Kong to participate in a pro-democracy rally in the region. The participants were also protesting the recent incarceration of activists. Hong Kong..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 21, 2017
The Afghan strategy
US President Donald Trump is expected to reveal the nation’s strategic plans for its war against terror in Afghanistan. The war, which began in 2001, is the longest war ever waged..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 20, 2017
Manhunt underway
There is currently a large-scale manhunt underway in Spain for Moroccan-born, Younes Abouyaaqoub, who has been linked to the Barcelona terror attack. According to..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 20, 2017
Pakistan's Mother Teresa
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Church have come together to prepare for an unprecedented state funeral for Ruth Pfau, a Catholic nun. During her incredible life..