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Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 2, 2017
Pakistan-China ink nuke deal
State-owned China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) has signed a framework agreement with the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission.
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 2, 2017
IT raid on Karnataka minister
The Income Tax Department has conducted search and seizure operations at a resort in Bangalore, India that was housing 44 legislators..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 2, 2017
US seeks dialogue with North Korea
The US Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, has said that the country is willing to engage in dialogue with North Korea to seek a diplomatic resolution..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 2, 2017
Microchipping humans
A US company has become the first in the country to microchip its employees. Three Square Market, a Wisconsin-based company..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 2, 2017
Eurozone grew by 0.6%
The GDP of the Eurozone in the second quarter grew by 0.6%. The expansion is double that of the estimates released for the UK..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 1, 2017
Qatar files legal complaint
Qatar has filed a legal complaint with the World Trade Organization challenging the trade boycott initiated by Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 1, 2017
Venezuelan opposition leaders taken
Venezuela’s opposition leaders have reportedly been taken from their homes. According to tweets from family members, Leopoldo Lopez..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 1, 2017
China sends clear message
Chinese President Xi Jinping has relayed a clear message to the world – infringing on Chinese sovereignty is a red line and will evoke a response from the military. The statement is significant as it…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 1, 2017
BAT under investigation
UK tobacco giant, British American Tobacco (BAT) is under official investigation by Britain’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO). The company is facing allegations..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 1, 2017
Turkey’s biggest trial underway
Nearly 500 people involved in a failed coup to overthrow the Turkish government in 2016, are set to go on trial.The country will be witnessing..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 1, 2017
Trump dictated his son’s statement
US President Donald Trump personally dictated his son’s “misleading” statement regarding Trump Jr’s meeting with a Russian lawyer that took place in June 2016..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 1, 2017
Ireland takes advantage of Brexit
The Irish government has bid to host two major European Union bodies that will be relocated from London post Brexit. Dublin, Frankfurt..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 31, 2017
Sri Lanka-China ink deal
Sri Lanka has inked a $1.12 billion trade agreement with a state-run Chinese firm. The agreement, which comes amid security concerns voiced by India, will allow the firm to operate a port in Sri…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 31, 2017
12.7% unemployment in Saudi
Unemployment rate in Saudi Arabia has risen to 12.7% in the second quarter of 2017. Tens of thousands have been laid off from the job market in the recent years due to a steep fall in oil prices.…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 31, 2017
755 US diplomats ousted
Russian President, Vladimir Putin has announced that 755 US diplomats would have to leave Russia by September 1, 2017. This is in retaliation to the US Congress passing a bill imposing hard sanctions…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 31, 2017
Snapdeal calls off merger
E-commerce company, Snapdeal has terminated talks of a merger with its rival Flipkart. The deal was reportedly worth somewhere between $900-$950 million and has been in works for at least six months…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 31, 2017
FTC probe into Amazon
The Federal Trade Commission in United States is reportedly investigating Amazon’s pricing practices. A Reuters report has revealed that the probe will look into allegations of “deceptive pricing” by…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 31, 2017
Venezuela votes for constituent assembly
On July 30th, Venezuela held an election to institute a controversial new constituent assembly. The country witnessed multiple protests and the violence which broke out left at least 10 dead.…
Counter-Terrorism - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 31, 2017
Deadly terror in Kabul
A suicide car bomb attack took place in the Iraqi Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. The bombing was followed by a gun battle between Afghan forces and three terrorists. The Islamic State of Iraq and the…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 30, 2017
A stern warning to the US
North Korea has successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for the second time this year. The launch puts placed US cities in range of potential attack. North Korea has said…