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China is struggling to get the world to rely on its vaccines

China’s vaccines were meant to score a diplomatic win for Beijing, shoring up ties with poorer nations. But there has been little data on how these shots have fared in phase 3 trials.

UAE says Qatar media ‘determined to undermine’ efforts to end standoff

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain & Egypt cut links with Qatar in 2017, accusing it of maintaining close ties with Iran. But talks of a breakthrough began to circulate this month.

UK predicts shortage of citrus fruits, dogs to detect virus in UAE & other global Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Army chief Gen. Naravane holds talks with UAE’s Land Forces Commander, discusses key issues

General Naravane is currently on a six-day tour of UAE and Saudi Arabia, in a first-ever visit by a head of the Indian Army to the two strategically important Gulf countries.

Coronavirus cases soar in Texas, Israel to start vaccination campaign & other global Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

What India, Saudi, UAE look to gain from Gen. Naravane trip, a first by an Indian Army chief

General M.M. Naravane will begin a week-long trip to both countries, starting 9 December, in what is considered a sign of growth in India's ties with the Middle East.

Army chief Gen. Naravane to visit Saudi Arabia & UAE, in a sign of growing ties

Gen. M.M. Naravane, who will be the first Indian Army chief to visit Saudi Arabia, is also set to address the country’s National Defence College.

UAE firm Caracal to bring small arms portfolio under Make in India, looks to salvage Army deal

UAE firm Caracal says it is counting on bilateral ties to expand its business and export India-made rifles and parts and not just supply to the domestic market.

UAE pushes for long-pending carbine deal under Make in India during Jaishankar visit

The CQB Carbines, with short barrel, are meant for operations in urban environment and room interventions, especially in counter-terrorism operations like in Jammu and Kashmir.

UAE govt reaches out to India over carbine deal, firm offers to manufacture rifles locally

UAE govt is likely to push more at the higher level for the deal, which the Defence Ministry had in-principle decided to scrap as it wants to divert it to ‘Make in India’ initiative.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?