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TopicGaza peace plan

Topic: Gaza peace plan

Egypt envoy says a more ‘flexible trade network’ than IMEC would give India access to wider market

In response to a question by ThePrint, Egypt’s Ambassador to India Kamel Zayed Galal says Cairo has been deliberating about IMEC, but Suez Canal cannot be excluded from global trade.

Why India shouldn’t risk joining Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

One very strong and strategic reason for India to not join Trump’s Board of Peace is that it is in reality an alternative to the UN.

Pakistan accepts Trump’s invitation to join ‘Board of Peace’ on Gaza, aims to play ‘constructive role’ 

Hungary, Israel & UAE have already accepted invitation to join the board, part of Trump's Gaza peace plan. It's not immediately clear if Pakistan will pay $1 bn membership fee.

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza takes shape despite Israel’s concerns

As Hamas still retains control of almost half of Gaza and refuses to disarm, the prospect of a durable and prosperous peace is uncertain.

India invited to Trump’s ‘most impressive’ Board of Peace for Gaza. Permanent membership costs $1 billion

Other countries invited include Pakistan, Argentina, Jordan and Canada. Draft charter indicates Board may go beyond Gaza, appoints Donald Trump as chairman until he resigns.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.