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World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 26, 2017
UK to ban diesel & petrol vehicles by 2040
The UK government will announce that it will ban diesel and petrol cars and vans by 2040. BBC has reported that the government will encourage a move towards electric cars in a bid to combat air…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 26, 2017
Unity among Indian presidents
Ram Nath Kovind, who took his oath to become the 14th President of India, said that unity was the “way forward” for the country. His first speech to the nation was similar to the final speech made by…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 25, 2017
China threatens India
China has told India not to “push its luck,” as tensions continue to simmer between the two nations over the military standoff in Doklam. The Chinese military have demanded India to withdraw its…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 25, 2017
Google on rough track
Due to a record fine from the European Commission, Alphabet’s profits have been significantly hit. Google’s parent company saw its profits for the three months to the end of June, fall by 40%. In…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 25, 2017
Jordan has the cards – former Mossad agent
The Israeli government has said that it will remove the metal detectors installed at the al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. The announcement comes after a violent incident took place at the Israeli Embassy…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 25, 2017
The Soul of India
In his last address to the nation as the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee said that the soul of country “resides in pluralism and tolerance.” Over the years, the statesman has advocated tolerance…
- Analyses & Assessments - Jul 25, 2017
Saudi to cut oil production
In a bid to address flagging oil prices, Saudi Arabia, has pledged to limit its oil exports to 6.6 million bpd (barrels per day). This is a million bpd lesser than the previous year. The announcement…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 25, 2017
Six principles of Saudi Arabia
The bloc of nations led by Saudi Arabia have released a set of six principles for Qatar to comply with to end the current stand-off in the region. Qatar has not directly responded to the principles…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 25, 2017
Trump looks to fire Sessions
US President, Donald Trump is contemplating firing the current Attorney General, Jeff Sessions. The president has publicly voiced his frustration over his long-time ally and referred to him as “…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 24, 2017
Deadly shooting at Israeli embassy
Two Jordanians were killed by an Israeli when violence erupted inside Israeli embassy complex in Jordan. A security guard reportedly opened fire and killed the two men during a confrontation.…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 24, 2017
Grab grabs $2.5 billion
South East Asian ride-hailing firm Grab has raised $2.5 billion in fresh funding. This is the biggest round of investment this region has ever witnessed. This capitalization has cemented Grab’s lead…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 24, 2017
Growth declines in the US and UK
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that US and UK economies will be growing at lesser rates than previously predicted. According to new estimates, US economic growth will be 2.1% rather…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 24, 2017
Conflict Mineral Controversy
Attempts by Donald Trump suspend the law against the use of conflict minerals poses a global threat to the spread of terrorism. Attempts by Donald Trump suspend the law against the use of conflict…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 24, 2017
Tackling corruption in India
Shri Rupak Kumar Dutta, the Chief Director General and Inspector General of police, Karnataka, was at Synergia Forum on July 22, 2017. The IPS Officer of 1981 Batch (Karnataka Cadre), spoke on the…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 24, 2017
EU caught in crossfire
The European Union is concerned over proposed sanctions the US plans on imposing Russia. The US House and the Senate have reached a deal on toughening sanctions against Russia over its purported…
Counter-Terrorism - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 24, 2017
24 dead in Kabul car bomb attack
On 24 July 2017, at least 24 people were killed and more than 40 wounded after a suicide car bomb targeted a bus carrying ministry staff in Kabul. The bus was transporting the staff of the Ministry…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 22, 2017
US-China ink rice deal
US and China have inked a historic agreement. China will allow US imports of rice for the first time ever. This could be a game-changer for the US agricultural sector. United States and China are the…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 22, 2017
Qatar ready for talks
After weeks of uncertainty, Qatar has said that it is ready to open dialogue with its Gulf neighbors to resolve the ongoing diplomatic crisis. In an address to the nation, the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 22, 2017
US’ North Korean ban
US is going to ban its citizens from travelling to North Korea. The ban reportedly will be announced on July 27, 2017 and will come into effect a month after that. Relations between US and North…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 22, 2017
Bank of America shifts EU base
As Britain prepares to leave the European Union, Bank of America has announced that it will be shifting its EU base from London to Dublin. Bank of America is the first of the Wall Street lenders to…