The alleged assault of a child by an asylum seeker set off violent clashes between protesters and police in Dublin. It’s the latest incident amid a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment.
Irish police are investigating the incident as a hate crime. About victim, Irish woman who came to his aid says in emotional video, ‘he was so extremely polite to me the whole time’.
The external affairs minister will visit London and, for the first time, Dublin and Belfast in Ireland in early March. A joint economic commission is likely to be announced with Ireland.
The exhibition, ‘Looking East’, highlights the lives of soldiers, colonial administrators, and civil bureaucrats from Ireland who sought their futures in India during British colonialism.
The launch of the book, Making Empire, was jointly organised by the Embassy of Ireland and the British High Commission – an unimaginable combination, perhaps even three decades ago.
The country has increasingly focused on deepening ties with India. Commission will aim at boosting trade & commerce between the 2 countries which currently stands at $10 billion.
They hoped other Western countries would follow suit. Spain and allies have spent months lobbying European nations, including France, Portugal, Belgium & Slovenia, to garner support.
Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.
French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
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