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TopicBurkina Faso

Topic: Burkina Faso

Deepfake ‘diplomacy’: Burkina Faso President signs $14 bn India deal, slams Trump—in AI fantasy world

The clip has been circulated widely. A community note was later attached to the post by users, identifying the video as misinformation.

Pakistan 2nd on Global Terrorism Index with 45% surge in terror attack deaths last year, India 14th

Pakistan saw 1,000+ terror attacks last year. The Institute for Economics and Peace’s report highlights concerns over terrorism in Africa, with Burkina Faso topping the list.

Burkina Faso’s military govt appoints Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as PM

Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo used to serve as the communication minister and spokesman of the previous government.

Military rule is on the rise in Africa. Some blame Russia

Some emphasise pre-independence weaknesses such as poverty and corruption that made Africans disenchanted with democracy.

Behind rising jihadist violence in Burkina Faso, a fragile govt & power vacuum in Sahel region

August massacre by al-Qaeda-linked group in Burkina Faso, one of the worst in Africa in decades with about 600 people killed, puts focus on decade-old Islamist insurgency.

‘No cost too high for China’ — how Beijing is seeking to undermine Taiwanese diplomacy

In the past decade, 10 countries have shifted their diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China. The cost? Almost $2 bn. The loss of Taipei's diplomatic reach also damages the US.

Russia has become key strategic ally, says Burkina Faso interim president

In a televised interview, Burkina Faso's interim President Ibrahim Traore said Russia was a major supplier of military equipment and would remain so.

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Telecom is India’s next Atmanirbhar champion—with 4G rollout as a milestone

Fifteen operators across 9 countries have inquired about India's technology, and nations like Kenya, Mauritius, Papua New Guinea, and Egypt have shown concrete interest in Indian 4G and 5G stacks.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.