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General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 20, 2017
Women who stepped up
After former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was barred from holding political office, his wife Kalsoom Sharif has announced that she will be contesting in the..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 20, 2017
Steve Bannon out
Steve Bannon, the White House Chief Strategist, has announced that he has left his post in the White House. According to corroborating media reports, he was pushed..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 18, 2017
South Korea sees “red line”
The South Korean President Moon Jae-in has announced that North Korea would be crossing the “red line” if it mounts a nuclear warhead on an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 18, 2017
A soft Brexit
Citizens of EU will be able to freely visit the UK without visas even post Brexit. However, for them to work in the region, they will have to obtain work visas. In June 2016, Britain..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 18, 2017
Red alert for Grace Mugabe
The South African police have issued a “Red Alert” for Grace Mugabe, South African police have issued a "red alert" on the country's borders to prevent Zimbabwe's..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 18, 2017
Dow down to Trump
America’s The Dow Jones industrial index suffered its biggest drop in three months on August 17th, 2017. The average fell 274.14 points, or 1.2 percent to close at 21,750.73.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 18, 2017
Trump’s dark hour
In a blow to US President’s economic agenda, two key advisory councils aimed at promoting American jobs and manufacturing have been disbanded. CEOs and business leaders..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 18, 2017
Republicans stand up
Republican leaders and military generals have come together to specifically denounce racism in light of the events that unfolded in Charlottesville. Some have even criticized..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 18, 2017
Hafiz Saeed enters politics
Hafiz Saeed’s group Jamaat-ud-Dawah, which the United States has accused of being a front for Lashkar-e-Taiba, has entered Pakistani politics. The group has been accused of..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 18, 2017
The vehicle attack
ISIS has claimed responsibility for a terror attack where van rammed into a crowd in Barcelona and killed 13 people while injuring dozens of others. This type of attack..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 18, 2017
The fate of Rohingya
Human rights groups have condemned the Indian government’s decision to deport 40,000 Rohingya Muslims. Groups like the Human Rights Watch (HRW) have urged..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 18, 2017
China-India military skirmish
A scuffle broke out between the boat patrols from India and China at Pangong Lake in Ladakh. Reportedly 15 Chinese soldiers had crossed into Indian territory..
Counter-Terrorism - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 18, 2017
Terror in Barcelona
A van ploughed into a crowd in Barcelona killing 13 and injuring multiple. Islamic State (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for the act. According to Spanish police, another..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 18, 2017
What now for Infosys?
The CEO of Infosys, Vishal Sikka has abruptly resigned. He will now be the executive chairperson. His resignation has ignited a public war of words between its founder and..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 18, 2017
Malala is Oxford bound
Malala Yousafzai, the youngest ever Nobel peace prize laureate, is now heading to study in Oxford University. Malala gained global prominence when the Taliban shot..
Counter-Terrorism - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 16, 2017
Raids in Kashmir
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India has carried out multiple raids in Kashmir in connection to a terror funding case. India currently administers over 43% of Kashmir. There are multiple…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 16, 2017
China’s dangerous path
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has branded China’s credit-fueled economic strategy as “dangerous.” IMF has warned that China’s current path could risk a sharp slowdown..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 16, 2017
Pakistan violates ceasefire
Pakistan has reportedly violated ceasefire and began firing and shelling posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district. According to Indian defense forces, troops from both..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 16, 2017
Gulf economy hit
The sanctions imposed on Qatar by other Gulf states is causing food prices to steadily rise. According to figures released by the government, the real estate market has also been..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 16, 2017
May: No to Alt Right
UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, has condemned the views espoused by far-right groups across the world. May was responding to the events that unfolded in Charlottesville in USA..