Recent floods in Afghanistan have put the minaret of Jam which is one of the country’s most revered cultural, architectural and historical treasures at risk of collapse. The minaret of Jam is in a remote area that is largely under Taliban control.It is the world’s second-tallest minaret and is situated on the frontier of Ghor… Continue reading Afghan floods put famous minaret at risk of collapse
Category: Factly: IR
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Defying Congress, Trump sets $8 billion-plus in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE
The US President has approved the sale of $8 billion plus worth of weapons to Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The US President has invoked a rarely used aspect of federal law to push through the deal bypassing US Congress.He did so by declaring that ongoing tensions with Iran amounted to a national emergency. US… Continue reading Defying Congress, Trump sets $8 billion-plus in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE
Russia, eyeing Arctic future, launches nuclear icebreaker
Russia has launched a nuclear-powered icebreaker called Ural. It is part of an ambitious programme to renew and expand its fleet of vessels in order to improve its ability to tap the Arctic’s commercial potential. Ural is one of a trio which when it will be completed will be the largest and most powerful icebreakers… Continue reading Russia, eyeing Arctic future, launches nuclear icebreaker
Brexit became a trap for Theresa May
Recently,British prime minister has announced her resignation as she failed to negotiate a deal for Brexit deal from the European Union(EU). She had been struggling to get parliamentary support for the legislation needed to implement the Brexit deal she had agreed with the EU.The deal was rejected three times by Parliament. Brexit is a term… Continue reading Brexit became a trap for Theresa May
U.S. envoy calls on China to hold dialogue with Dalai Lama
US ambassador to China, on a visit to the Tibet autonomous region, has urged China to engage in substantive dialogue with exiled Tibetan Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama. He also expressed concerns regarding the Chinese government’s interference in Tibetan Buddhists freedom to organize and practice their religion. This visit comes as China tightly restricts access… Continue reading U.S. envoy calls on China to hold dialogue with Dalai Lama
Indian delegation participates in second SCO Mass Media Forum in Kyrgyzstan
The Indian delegation has participated in the second Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) Mass Media Forum at Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan. The forum aims to strengthen the exchange and cooperation in the field of mass media amongst SCO countries. It also offers a unique platform for active work through mass media to create an objective vision of the… Continue reading Indian delegation participates in second SCO Mass Media Forum in Kyrgyzstan
India votes in favour of UNGA resolution demanding UK withdraw from Chagos Archipelago
India was among 116 nations to vote in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution on “Advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legal consequences of the separation of the Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius in 1965”. The resolution demanded that the UK should withdraw its colonial administration from the Chagos Archipelago unconditionally… Continue reading India votes in favour of UNGA resolution demanding UK withdraw from Chagos Archipelago
Pakistan successfully test-fires ballistic missile Shaheen-II capable of hitting India
Pakistan has successfully test-fired surface-to-surface ballistic missile called as Shaheen-II. The Pakistan Army has said that the launch was aimed at ensuring operational readiness of the Army Strategic Forces Command. Shaheen-II Missile is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads up to a range of 1,500 kilometers which brings major Indian cities under its… Continue reading Pakistan successfully test-fires ballistic missile Shaheen-II capable of hitting India
U20 leaders call on G20 to accelerate SDG goals progress
Recently,Tokyo has hosted the second U20 Mayors Summit.The summit took place one month ahead of the G20 Osaka Summit. Mayors of 30 major cities from across the world has urged the Global leaders to act fast on climate change, social inclusion and sustainable economic growth. The issues highlighted by the mayors and city governors will… Continue reading U20 leaders call on G20 to accelerate SDG goals progress
Oman author Jokha Al Harthi wins Booker International Prize
Omani author Jokha Al Harthi has won the prestigious Man Booker International Prize for her book Celestial Bodies. Celestial Bodies is the story of three sisters of a desert country confronting its slave-owning past and a complex modern world. The Man Booker International Prize is an international literary award sponsored by the Man Group.It is… Continue reading Oman author Jokha Al Harthi wins Booker International Prize
