Author: Disha Mishra
On Wednesday, Supreme leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused the United States and Israel of orchestrating the ongoing conflict in Syria, calling it as a “joint plot” intented to destabilize the region. Khamenei also claimed that a “neighbouring country” is also playing a key role in the unrest but emphasised that the main conspirators are the US and the “Zionist regime.” Sharing a post on X, he stated, “No one should doubt that what has taken place in #Syria is the product of a joint US-Israeli plot.” “A government in a neighboring country of Syria has played and is…
On Tuesday, the Foreign Ministry of Nepal, released a detailed 10-page framework for the Belt and Road Cooperation agreement signed between Nepal and China during Nepal Prime Minister KP Oli’s recent visit to China. The agreement, signed on December 4 in Beijing by the Foreign Secretaries of Nepal and China introduces ‘aid investment’, that includes both grant and loan investment, in place of just ‘grant investment.’ The signing of the framework, originally planned for December 3, was delayed after China removed the term “grant” from a draft submitted by Nepal on November 29. The draft had proposed that China would…
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has wrapped up an official tour to Qatar and Bahrain from December 6-9, according to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs. S Jaishankar began his trip with a visit to Qatar on December 6, where he participated in the 22nd edition of Doha Forum. While addressing at a panel on ‘Conflict Resolution in a new era’, the India’s external affairs minister discussed the effects of ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine on regional shipping and trade, emphasizing the need for more inclusive and collaborative diplomacy, according to the statement. S Jaishankar…
On December 9, Several Uyghur organisations and activists marked the ‘Uyghur Genocide Recognition Day’ in Munich, Germany. The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) highlighted the significance of honoring the victims of the Uyghur genocide. In a press release, the WUC emphasized the role of the Uyghur Tribunal, which was formed in June 2020 at the request of its former President, Dolkun Isa. This independent tribunal was established to document atrocities committed by China against Uyghurs, Kazakhs, and other Turkic Muslim communities in East Turkistan. It was tasked with investigating genocide and crimes against humanity. Dolkun Isa, in a social media post,…
South Korean authorities have imposed an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as prosecutors deliberate possible insurrection charges over his attempt to enforce martial law last week, according to CNN report. On Monday, The Corruption Investigation Office confirmed of an overseas travel ban on Yoon Suk Yeol. Notably, the South Korean President survived an impeachment vote in an opposition-controlled parliament on Saturday. However, his political future appears uncertain. Yoon’s party People Power Party (PPP), previously, called for his resignation and urged for suspending the president from duties to protect South Korea from “grave danger,” according to CNN report.…
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has stated that it is closely monitoring the development in Syria and emphasizing the importance of all parties to work towards preserving the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation. In a statement, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) urged for a peaceful and inclusive political process in Syria, led by Syrians and respecting the interests and aspirations of all sections of Syrian society. “We are monitoring the situation in Syria in the light of on-going developments. We underline the need for all parties to work towards preserving the unity, sovereignty and territorial…
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that the ongoing conflict in Syria has displaced at least 370,000 individuals, including men, women, and children, boys and girls, with 100,000 of them having been forced to flee their homes multiple times. Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, in his daily press briefing said that most of the displaced are women and children. “Tens of thousands of people have now arrived in north-east Syria.” According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and NGOs operating in the north-east, between 60,000 and 80,000 people have been newly displaced, including…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government announced on Friday that following extensive negotiations, the warring sides in Kurram district have reached an agreement for an indefinite ceasefire, This breakthrough came after a series of meetings led by a grand jirga, which traveled to the conflict-hit region to mediate between the opposing groups. Through a combination of individual and collective sessions, the jirga conducted lengthy facilitated disccussions, and successfully brokered a ceasefire, aiming to restore peace and stability to the area, as per Dawn reported. During the talks key decisions were also made to secure sustainable peace in Kurram. The jirga suggested…
The leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), Manzoor Pashteen, has claimed the Pakistani government of obstructing efforts to promote peace in Kurram. He claimed that a Pashtun Jirga, assigned with the responsibility of fostering reconciliation, was consistently obstructed by state authorities. Pashteen asserted that the Jirga, which comprised elders, religious scholars, and notable community figures, was prevented from entering Kurram on several occasions. “We have tried three times in a row to enter Kurram to promote peace, but each time, Pakistani forces stopped us,” he explained reported by Balochistan post. The Jirga sought to foster reconciliation and ease tensions…
On Thursday India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been cautious about FTAs. He was speaking at the Bharat @100 event by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). S Jaishankar stated that the government aims to keep farmers’ and MSMEs’ (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) interests while negotiating the terms of FTAs. “Modi government has been very cautious on FTA for two reasons. Number one, weighing the experiences and the results of previous FTAs and number two, our concern for the impact of FTAs on MSMEs. We will always keep…