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India concerned by recent escalation in Gaza Strip, says Harsh Shringla at UNSC

The foreign secretary stressed that 'high-level interaction' between Israel and Palestine contributes to a better environment for the resumption of direct peace negotiations.

Necessary for all parties to make contact with Taliban & guide it actively, China tells US

During a call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the US should help the 'new Afghan political structure' maintain normal operation.

Jaishankar speaks to Antony Blinken over Afghanistan crisis, UNSC agenda

US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said Antony Blinken and S Jaishankar also agreed to remain 'closely coordinated on shared goals & priorities to deepen US-India partnership.'

China says ‘shocked’ at Kabul attacks, will work with global community to combat terrorism

Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said that the Chinese embassy in Kabul, which was still operational, verified that there were no Chinese casualties in the suicide attacks.

Kabul airport blasts shake Biden’s Afghanistan exit strategy

The attacks undercut Biden's repeated arguments since taking office that he would offer a steady hand on foreign policy. And they have given his political enemies a powerful cudgel.

Evacuating Indian personnel from Afghanistan top priority: Jaishankar at all-party meet

EAM Jaishankar who briefed the meeting termed the Afghanistan situation as 'critical'. Union ministers Piyush Goyal and Pralhad Joshi were also present during the briefing.

Pakistan objects Kiru hydro plant design, India says project compliant with Indus Waters Treaty

The treaty provides Pakistan the right to object on Indian design within 3 month of the receipt of the information. India has supplied the information in June to Pakistan.

Influential G-7 lawmakers want India invited to bloc’s meetings on Afghanistan crisis

The lawmakers said the move will ensure the spillover effects of Afghanistan which could 'destabilise neighbouring countries' are constantly monitored by those closest to the threat.

CIA director held ‘secret’ meeting with Taliban leader Abdul Baradar in Kabul, report says

According to the media report, the CIA declined to comment on the Taliban meeting but the discussions likely involved 31 August deadline for the US military to conclude evacuation.

China says troop withdrawal from Afghanistan show US’ definition of rules-based order

Chinese foreign ministry's response came after US Vice President accused China of continuing coercion & claiming the majority of South China Sea, undermining the rules-based order.

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No more lip service on UNSC reforms—it’s time to form an implementation roadmap

Most of the UNSC’s failures stem from the use of veto power by the P5. In a world that champions democracy, the UNSC is inherently the most undemocratic entity possible.

After a brief surge, private investment & hiring has again turned cautious. Focus is on cutting debt

Financial year 2022-23 saw private investments & hiring surge, but since then firms are using cash to reduce debt. General elections didn’t help matters, either.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?