The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has voted in favor of restoring Russia’s voting rights five years after they were revoked over its illegal annexation of the Crimean Peninsula. The move paves the way for Russia to participate in the election of a new secretary general for the pan-European rights body. Russia was… Continue reading Council of Europe restores Russia′s voting rights
Category: Factly: IR
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Trade, anti-missile deal, other sticky issues on plate during Pompeo-Jaishankar talks
United States Secretary of State has arrived in India for his interaction with the Indian Government. The two countries will discuss the US opposition to India’s $5 billion deal for acquiring S-400 missile system from Russia. The US wants India to cancel the deal citing a US Countering America’s Adversaries through Sanctions Act(CAATSA) that imposes… Continue reading Trade, anti-missile deal, other sticky issues on plate during Pompeo-Jaishankar talks
IOC inaugurates new Lausanne headquarters
The International Olympic Committee(IOC) has formally opened its new headquarters in Lausanne,Switzerland.The Olympic House has been built on the site of the former headquarters. The International Olympic Committee(IOC) is a non-governmental sports organisation based in Lausanne,Switzerland.It was established in 1894. IOC is the authority responsible for organising the modern Summer and Winter Olympic Games. The… Continue reading IOC inaugurates new Lausanne headquarters
Modi, Xi, Putin to meet in Osaka
China has said that Indian Prime Minister,Chinese President and his Russian counterpart will hold their second trilateral summit in Osaka, Japan. This meeting will take place on the sidelines of the upcoming two-day G-20 summit.China has also signalled that the trilateral mechanism of Russia,India and China(RIC) had now become institutionalised. RIC meeting is important as… Continue reading Modi, Xi, Putin to meet in Osaka
US unveils 50 Billion Dollar Economic Plan for Palestine
United States has unveiled a 50 billion dollar global investment plan for the Palestinians under the Middle East peace plan. The scheme calls for a mix of public and private financing and intends to create at least a million new jobs for Palestinians. The plan also outlines ambitions for free and secure movement of people… Continue reading US unveils 50 Billion Dollar Economic Plan for Palestine
UAE launches UN-developed anti-money laundering platform
The UAE Central Bank’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has launched the new anti-money laundering platform called goAML. The platform will help facilitate law enforcement authorities in the receipt, analysis and dissemination of suspicious transactions including money laundering. The goAML system is the first platform to go live in the Gulf countries.It was developed by the… Continue reading UAE launches UN-developed anti-money laundering platform
It’s premature to count India out of the RCEP, says Centre
India has said that it would be premature to suggest that India could be left out of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership(RCEP). This statement came after Malaysian Prime Minister had said that he would prefer to go ahead with the RCEP Pact immediately and allow countries such as India, Australia and New Zealand to join… Continue reading It’s premature to count India out of the RCEP, says Centre
Blacklisting Pakistan absolutely a possibility:FATF president
The Financial Action Task Force(FATF) has said that Pakistan could be put on the watchdog’s blacklist if the country fails to fulfill its anti terror action plan. FATF President said that Pakistan has already missed two deadlines and decision in this regard would be taken in October 2019 where Pakistan will be assessed on the… Continue reading Blacklisting Pakistan absolutely a possibility:FATF president
US seeks other ways to stop Iran shy of war
US intelligence and military officers are working on non-military plans to counter Iranian aggression in the Persian Gulf. The goal is to develop operations similar to the cyberattacks which were conducted recently. Cyber Attack is a deliberate attempt by an individual or organization to breach the information system of another individual or organization. The cyber… Continue reading US seeks other ways to stop Iran shy of war
Donald Trump says signing ‘hard-hitting sanctions’ on Iran’s supreme leader
The US President has signed an order that targets Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and associates with additional financial sanctions. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is Iran’s spiritual leader and highest authority.He has the final say over all political affairs in Iran. The US said that Iran’s supreme leader was singled out because he was ultimately… Continue reading Donald Trump says signing ‘hard-hitting sanctions’ on Iran’s supreme leader
