February gave India a valuable lead time as no new cases were recorded while 5,000 cases were reported in over 60 countries, including South Korea, Italy and Iran.
Let’s hope it doesn’t happen, but if a mass explosion of coronavirus is upon us, it will be because of the Indian government’s refusal to test a large number of suspected patients.
China, South Korea, Italy, Iran and the US are some of the worst-hit countries by the coronavirus pandemic, and all have come up with their own unique responses.
The Shincheonji Church of Jesus is considered the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak in South Korea, as 456 people associated with it have tested positive.
As cases of coronavirus infections mount there are now signs that infections are spreading more rapidly within other Asian countries beyond China’s borders.
In the past decade, Korean music and TV shows have exploded in global popularity. But the Korean wave isn’t just a global cultural fad, it’s the capstone of a unique and remarkable national growth story.
Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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