- 24 April, 2024
Geopolitics & National SecuritySpotlight
Taiwan detects seven Chinese naval vessels, two military aircraft around nation
Taipei [Taiwan], April 24 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) said it detected seven naval vessels and two Chinese military aircraft around the country between 6 am (local time)…
“We’re going to continue to disrupt”: US warns Pakistan of “potential risk of sanctions” for doing trade with Iran
Washington, DC [US], April 24 (ANI): The US on Tuesday (local time) warned Pakistan of "potential risk of sanctions," adding that they will continue to disrupt and take actions against…
Taiwan’s attempt to restrict China trips by legislators fails
Taipei [Taiwan], April 24 (ANI): Taiwan's attempt to restrict China travel by lawmakers and city and county councillors failed Tuesday, reported Taiwan News. The move was aimed against plans by…
DRDO develops lightest bulletproof jacket for protection against highest threat level
New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed the lightest bulletproof jacket for protection against the highest threat level 6, an official statement said.…
US: Senate passes USD 95 bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
Washington, DC [US], April 24 (ANI): After months of delay, the Senate successfully passed a USD 95 billion package aimed at providing aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, CNN reported.…
India, Kuwait sign MoU for information sharing on sidelines of Investment Conference 2.0
Kuwait City [Kuwait], April 23 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Kuwait organised the India-Kuwait Investment Conference 2.0 on Tuesday. The two countries also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to share…
China aims to up pressure on Taiwan with new air routes: Report
Taipei [Taiwan], April 23 (ANI): The opening of two new air routes, with flight paths near two outlying islands controlled by Taiwan, is the latest move by China to up…
Israel’s foreign minister lobbies EU ministers to impose more sanctions on Iran
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 23 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz directed the management of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' representation to the European Union…
UK passes Rishi Sunak’s ambitious Rwanda migrant bill after facing two years of challenges
London [UK], April 23 (ANI): The UK Parliament has passed the contentious bill, allowing the government to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for their claims to be considered by…
US report exposes arbitrary detention of Uyghurs, other Muslim minority groups by Chinese government
Washington, DC [US], April 23 (ANI): A recent report by the United States has shed light on a series of human rights violations in China, including arbitrary arrests, restrictions on…
Pakistan government “rarely took credible steps” to identify, punish officials violating human rights: US report
Washington, DC [US], April 23 (ANI): Pakistan faces a range of significant human rights challenges, including unlawful killings, enforced disappearances, harsh prison conditions, arbitrary detention, and restrictions on freedom of…
Under Xi Jinping, China’s powerful spy agency drastically raises its public profile
Beijing [China], April 22 (ANI): China's 'notoriously secretive' spy agency, the Ministry of State Security (MSS) has taken centre stage, raised its public profile and broadened its remit under Xi…
