Htin Kyaw is Myanmar’s first civilian president after decades
In a historic vote, Myanmar’s parliament has elected Htin Kyaw, a close friend and confidant of Nobel laureate and iconic leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as the country’s next president, the first non-military leader after more than 50 years of military rule. Htin Kyaw is the first civilian president of Myanmar since the army took […]
India, Maldives to finalise pact to combat Islamic State
With India and the Maldives seeking to reinvigorate the bilateral ties, the two countries are working towards finalising a pact to combat the world’s most dreaded terrorist organisation, the Islamic State (IS). The Maldives is facing the threat of radicalisation of Maldivian youth and their recruitment by the IS. The increased radicalisation of youth in […]
Ballooning trade deficit: Is India’s trade with China sustainable?
India’s trade deficit with China widened alarmingly to $51.86 billion with a bilateral trade of $71.22 billion in 2015, apparently indicating that the burgeoning economic relations may become increasingly untenable in near future, if the steps are not taken in the right direction.
Russia to pull out troops from Syria
In a significant development, Russia has decided to pull out troops from Syria saying that they have achieved their goals in the country. Elaborating on the decision, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said: “I think that the task that was assigned to the Ministry of Defense and the armed forces as a whole has achieved its […]
Swaraj, Aziz may meet in Pokhara during SAARC ministerial meet
India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Pakistani counterpart Sartaj Aziz may meet in Pokhara on the sidelines of SAARC Ministerial meet. The SAARC meet is scheduled to take place from March 14-17.