Saturday, 04 May 2024

South Asian Update
South Asian Update
EU states to recognize Palestinian statehood

EU states to recognize Palestinian statehood

At a recent World Economic Forum special meeting in Riyadh, Josep Borrell, the EU`s foreign policy chief, announced that several European member states are poised to officially recognize Palestinian statehood by the end of May. This move reflects a significant diplomatic development within the European Union.

Russia vetos UN resolution to prevent nuclear weapons race in space

Russia vetos UN resolution to prevent nuclear weapons race in space

Russia exercised its veto power at the United Nations on Wednesday, blocking a resolution put forth by the United States and Japan aimed at preventing a potentially hazardous nuclear weapons race in space. 

Putin secures overwhelming victory in Russian election amid limited competition

Putin secures overwhelming victory in Russian election amid limited competition

President Vladimir Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia`s election on Sunday, This landslide triumph underscores Putin`s enduring influence and his stance against Western powers, particularly highlighted by Moscow`s military involvement in Ukraine.

Russia ready for nuclear war: Putin

Russia ready for nuclear war: Putin

President Vladimir Putin emphasized Russia`s continued state of combat readiness and its full preparedness for nuclear conflict. he clarified that the current situation does not indicate an immediate rush toward such a scenario.

Putin announce Russia is close to creating cancer vaccines
Putin announce Russia is close to creating cancer vaccines

Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed on Wednesday that Russian scientists are on the verge of creating cancer vaccines, potentially offering a breakthrough in cancer treatment.

NATO launches largest military drill since the Cold War
NATO launches largest military drill since the Cold War

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) on Wednesday began its biggest military drill since the Cold War with a US warship leaving the United States for transit across the Atlantic to alliance territory in Europe.

Germany urges swift EU agreement on Red Sea mission

Germany urges swift EU agreement on Red Sea mission

Germany is urging the European Union (EU) to swiftly reach an agreement on a mission aimed at protecting the bloc`s commercial ships in the Red Sea from potential attacks by Yemen`s Houthi group. 

‘We will be glad to see our friend,’ Putin invites Modi to Russia

‘We will be glad to see our friend,’ Putin invites Modi to Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended an invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia next year. 

Rishi Sunak cancels Greek PM meeting 

Rishi Sunak cancels Greek PM meeting 

A significant diplomatic rift has surfaced between the British and Greek governments concerning the contentious issue of the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles.

UK PM Sunak dismisses interior minister amidst criticism

UK PM Sunak dismisses interior minister amidst criticism

British Premier Rishi Sunak dismissed his interior minister Suella Braverman, as part of a broader reshuffle following her criticism of the police`s handling of a pro-Palestinian march, according to a government source.

EU ministers convene in Ukraine to show support after US, Slovakia wobbles

EU ministers convene in Ukraine to show support after US, Slovakia wobbles

European Union foreign ministers have made history by holding their inaugural meeting outside the EU in Ukraine. This gathering serves as a strong demonstration of support for Ukraine, following recent events that raised concerns about the country`s international backing. 

UK awards £4bn contract to build AUKUS nuclear submarines

UK awards £4bn contract to build AUKUS nuclear submarines

The United Kingdom has recently awarded a substantial 4 billion pound ($4.9bn) contract to three prominent British companies to oversee the design and production of a nuclear-powered attack submarine, an integral component of the AUKUS initiative, which involves cooperation between the UK, Australia, and the United States.

Powerful earthquake in Morocco kills more than 2000 people

Powerful earthquake in Morocco kills more than 2000 people

Morocco`s most devastating earthquake in recent history has claimed the lives of over 2,000 individuals, according to official reports on Saturday. Emergency responders and military personnel are working tirelessly to access remote mountain communities where there are concerns that people may still be trapped beneath the rubble.

Deadly shooting in New Zealand hours before Women’s World Cup

Deadly shooting in New Zealand hours before Women’s World Cup

A shooting has left two people dead in the centre of Auckland, New Zealand, hours before the city is due to open the Fifa Women`s World Cup.

NATO seeks agreement on Ukraine bid after Turkey deal on Sweden

NATO seeks agreement on Ukraine bid after Turkey deal on Sweden

NATO leaders gather for a summit in Lithuania on Tuesday seeking to overcome divisions on Ukraine`s membership bid after a deal to lift Turkey`s block on Sweden joining the military alliance.

Wagner chief to leave Russia in deal to ease crisis

Wagner chief to leave Russia in deal to ease crisis

The chief of the rebel Wagner mercenary force will leave Russia and won`t face charges after calling off his troops` advance on Saturday, Moscow said, easing Russia`s most serious security crisis in decades.