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Topic: North Korea

Global Pulse: China and Russia are planning a “Polar Silk Road”

The melting of the Arctic presents a new opportunity for China and Russia to trade directly with Europe through the north & open up a new economic frontier.

Global Pulse: North Korea agrees to talks on dropping its nuclear weapons

North Korea has apparently agreed to enter into a dialogue with the United States about abandoning nuclear weapons.

Global Pulse: The UN has called for an end to “hell on Earth” in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta

António Guterres, the United Nations secretary general, called Ghouta a “hell on Earth.”

Global Pulse: Turkish officials have begun describing the country’s military deployment in Syria as “jihad”

Turkey seems to be slowly moving along the path of mainstreaming jihad, a step towards enacting full sharia law.

Global Pulse: South Africa’s Jacob Zuma has been ordered to step down as President

South Africa’s ruling party, ANC, has ordered Jacob Zuma to step down as head of state, but haven't given him a firm deadline to go.

Global Pulse: The Winter Olympics have begun in South Korea

The widely-anticipated sports event is another installment of diplomacy for the Korean peninsula, as both countries will be appearing as one contingent.

Global Pulse: Kim Jong Un’s sister is all set to meet US Vice President Mike Pence at the Olympics

Kim Jong Un has decided to use an unconventional weapon from his arsenal, the smile of his sister.

Global Pulse: Britain’s best hope outside the EU lies with China

British Prime Minister Theresa May's visit to China last week has taken the two countries' relations forward.

Global Pulse: China won’t let its women wash their dirty #MeToo linen in public

Also, when the Saudi Crown Prince visits the UK in the coming weeks, Theresa May must ensure that Britain does not trade away its principles and values.

Global Pulse: North and South Korea will march under one flag at the Olympics next month

Meanwhile, hyperinflation in Venezuela has worsened, leaving the economy crippled.

On Camera

Deepika Padukone isn’t faking her pregnancy. Internet ‘critics’ need a refresher on biology

One of the comments on her recent picture, read: “She is not able to do the role of a pregnant woman properly”. It's a nasty cocktail of misogyny and an ignorance of basic human biology.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.