Door always open for dialogue with China: Japan PM
In a bid to ease strained relations between Beijing and Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Shizo Abe has said that his door is always open for dialogue and stressed that normal …
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Iraq crisis and regional implications
Iraq has been in a state of crisis for over a decade now. To specify an exact date in its recent history as the commencement of its crises is indeed …
Read MoreExodus of Indians from Iraq continues
The exodus of Indians from conflict-torn Iraq continues. On July 7, 84 construction workers returned from the strife-torn nation, while on July 6, 200 Indian from non-conflict zones in Iraq …
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Sri Lankan perceptions of the Modi government
There is a common perception in Sri Lanka that India’s policy towards the island nation is greatly influenced by Tamil Nadu. This perception gained ground during the days of coalition …
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Is Iraq imploding?
Yes, Iraq is imploding and unless a miracle happens we shall have to write the obituary of Iraq as a state to be succeeded by a Kurdistan, a Shiistan, and …
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Afghan poll results: Will the deadlock end?
The suspense over who will lead Afghanistan, after a marathon election, will end on July 7 as Afghanistan’s Independent Election Commission is set to announce preliminary results from the second …
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The McMahon Line: A hundred years on
On 3rd July 1914 nearly a hundred years ago at Simla, Tibet and India signed the Simla Convention that gave birth to the McMahon Line separating Tibet from India in …
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People-to-people ties: Surge in Pakistani tourist to India
Even as official relations between India and Pakistan remain lukewarm, people-to- people relations between the two countries have continued to burgeon. According to the data released by the Indian tourism …
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6th BRICS Summit: What to expect in Fortaleza
As the final preparations for the 6th BRICS Summit at Fortaleza (Brazil) get underway, there are mounting expectations from this grouping of emerging powers. Ever since its conception in 2001, the grouping has generated increasing interest and curiosity among other countries.
Read MoreWhy Japan eased sanctions against North Korea
Hoping that carrots rather than sticks do the trick, Japan has rewarded North Korea for its decision to reinvestigate the decades-old kidnappings of Japanese nationals by easing a slew of …
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