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TopicCentral Asian countries

Topic: Central Asian countries

After China & Russia, now US President holds summit with Central Asian leaders — ‘historic moment’

In its effort to offer an alternative to China across all continents, US now joins a long list of global suitors jockeying for influence in Central Asia.

Turkmenistan, Afghanistan push TAPI gas pipeline again but this is why India is being cautious

New Delhi continues to remain a participant in the mega gas pipeline project conceived in the 1990s. But concerns over safety and security around the project have grown manifold.

China, Afghanistan top of mind as PM Modi holds 1st summit with Central Asian leaders on 27 Jan

India, which sees Central Asia as part of its ‘extended neighbourhood’, firmed up plans to hold the summit when foreign ministers of these nations visited New Delhi in December 2021.

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6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

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.