Pakistan nukes to deter India from military action: US report
As India and Pakistan seek to improve bilateral ties despite the recent Pathankot terror attacks, a latest US Congressional report has said that Pakistan’s nuclear warheads estimated to be between 110-130 are aimed at deterring India from taking military action against it. The report also expressed concern that Islamabad’s “full spectrum deterrence” doctrine has increased […]
US Senate blocks Syria refugee bill
In a setback to refugees hoping to migrate to the US, the Senate Democrats narrowly blocked a legislation that would slow the entry of refugees from Syria and Iraq to the United States. The issue has become contentious in an election year. The Senate voted 55-43, with “yes”. The votes fell short of the 60 […]
Worried about China’s slowdown, Australia looks afresh at India opportunity
Amid China’s economy plummeting to a 25-year-low and bleak forecasts for global growth, Australia, a major exporter of commodities, is looking at India’s rapidly growing economy as a beacon of hope which will be able to make up for losses due to the Chinese slowdown. Australian Resource Minister Frydenberg is betting on the India growth […]