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World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 9, 2018
May’s failing Brexit campaign
Theresa May’s latest attempt to forge a compromise with the Pro-Brexit faction of the Conservative Party has failed. The PM now faces a crucial Parliament vote without the support of the most ardent…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 7, 2018
OPEC and Russia cut oil output
Saudi Arabia and Russia are on the verge of agreeing on a deal to cut oil production, defying calls from US president Donald Trump to leave the taps open to keep prices low. This announcement comes…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 7, 2018
Uganda braces for Ebola
Uganda has vaccinated thousands of health workers against Ebola to counter the spread of the deadly virus from its neighbour the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 7, 2018
Quantum Computers Threaten Security
Research has shown that quantum computers pose a security threat to even the most sophisticated encryption algorithms. Some US experts think it could take at least 20 years for quantum-proof…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 7, 2018
Denmark’s new “migrant island”
Denmark’s right-leaning coalition government announced that the island of Lindholm will house about 100 migrants, mostly asylum seekers who cannot be deported. Since 1926, Lindholm island has housed…
Environment - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 7, 2018
Greenhouse gas emissions rise
Greenhouse gas emissions worldwide are growing at an accelerating pace this year, researchers said Wednesday, putting the world on track to face some of the most severe consequences of global warming…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 7, 2018
EU Fights Election-Time Fake News
European Union authorities want internet companies including Google, Facebook and Twitter to file monthly reports on their progress eradicating "fake news" campaigns from their platforms ahead of…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 6, 2018
Qatar Withdraws from OPEC
Qatar’s will withdraw from OPEC in January 2019. The government said the decision was driven by Qatar's long-term plans to increase its liquefied natural gas (LNG) output to 110 million tons by 2024…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 6, 2018
Restore Democracy in Bangladesh – Kamal Hossain
Kamal Hossain, a former ally of PM Hasina's father has joined hands with Bangladesh National Party seeking to end the decade long rule of PM Sheikh Hasina, who has been accused of authoritarianism.…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 6, 2018
UK government on a slippery slope
The UK government lost key votes in the parliament as the House of Commons gains powers in upcoming Brexit stages. Theresa May's own party members won a challenge to give lawmakers more power if her…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 6, 2018
AgustaWestland Accused Extradited to India
Hours after External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj discussed the extradition of Christian Michel, the alleged middleman in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland chopper deal, with her counterpart in the…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 6, 2018
US’s INF ultimatum to Russia
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the Trump administration would begin the formal process to scrap the landmark Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty within 60 days unless Russia…
Business - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 6, 2018
Thomson Reuters to axe 12% of workforce
According the reports, Thomson Reuters is in the process of cutting 3,200 jobs or 12 per cent of its workforce, to scale down costs over the next two years.
Business - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 6, 2018
Maersk pledges to cut emissions
The world’s largest container shipping company has pledged to cut net carbon emissions to zero by 2050. Maersk’s decision will drastically change an industry that is both the largest transporter and…
Cyber Security - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 5, 2018
Major Data Breaches Threaten Security
Hackers stole data from as many as 500 million guests who made reservations at Marriott's Starwood properties. At the same time, question-and-answer website Quora had the data of 100 million users…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 5, 2018
MI6 Head cautions against Huawei
The head of the UK’s secret service, Alex Younger, signalled security concerns over the Chinese telecoms group Huawei. New Zealand had earlier cancelled Huawei’s contract to supply next-generation…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 5, 2018
Chinese currency poised to become global heavyweight
The global importance of the Chinese yuan seems destined to rise, according to strategists and economists who believe that the flow in the currency will grow over the long term if Beijing continues…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 5, 2018
Trump wants Pakistan in Afghan Talks
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said that he has received a letter from President Trump asking for his government’s help and cooperation in advancing peace talks with the Afghan Taliban…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 5, 2018
US’ waiver for India on CAATSA Sanctions
India risked US Sanctions when it agreed to sign $5 billion deal to buy Russian S-400 missile systems. US defence secretary, James Mattis has assured his Indian counterpart, Nirmala Sitharaman that…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 5, 2018
Mob Lynching in India
Inspector Subodh Kumar and a local youth were killed in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr when a mob went on a rampage over allegations of illegal cow slaughter. The officer was the investigating officer…