As part of the UN's aid coordination office, Britain, Germany, and Qatar have launched their largest-ever appeal for funds for a single country in an attempt to collect USD 4.4 billion to help Afghanistan. A decidedly ambitious bid to assist the impoverished country again run by Taliban militants at a time when most of the world's attention is fixed on the war in Ukraine. Head of the U.N. Office for the coordination of the Humanitarian Affairs, Martin Griffith said that Ukraine is of vital importance, but Afghanistan calls out souls for commitment and loyalty. Ahead of the pledge drive, th
On Thursday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is set to meet Moroccan King Mohammed VI on his two-day visit to Rabat. The meeting will signify a resolution of diplomatic issues surrounding Morocco's contested Western Sahara area. Morocco now seeks reassurance that Spain's backing for the autonomy proposal represents a fundamental shift in the country's foreign policy. Last year, King Mohammed stated that Morocco will not enter into any commercial agreements with countries that oppose Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. As per the Spanish government official, the king will invi
On Tuesday, Indian Army Chief General Manoj M Naravane called Singaporean Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen to discuss regional geopolitical development between the two countries. As per the Indian Army, the strong and long-standing bilateral defence relationship among the nations was re-affirmed in the meeting. General MM Naravane is in Singapore for a three-day visit from April 4–6. During his visit, he was given an overview of the area's cultural and historical significance. The Indian Army tweeted, “General MM Naravane#COAS called on Dr Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Defence, #MINDEF,
The US, UK and Australia alliance announced they will develop hypersonic missiles by working together via the recently created security alliance AUKUS. AUKUS was launched by the three countries in September by US President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. The Indo-Pacific alliance decision was made after holding a check-in on the progress of AUKUS. The announcement comes amid the growing concerns by US allies and growing military assertiveness in the pacific. According to the statement given by the leader, they are “commi
The US State Department approved a $95 million boost to the potential sale to Taiwan of equipment, training and other items to support the Patriot Air Defence System. According to the Pentagon’s notification released by Congress, it will include training, planning, fielding, operation, deployment, maintenance and sustainment of the Patriot Air Defence System. It said, “The proposed sale will help to sustain the recipient’s missile density and ensure readiness for air operations. The recipient will use this capability as a deterrent to regional threats and strengthen homeland defen
On Thursday, China’s military termed the talks between India and China as “positive and constructive”. The talk between the two nations was recently held at the 15th round of talk to resolve the remaining issues related to the Ladakh standoff. The two militaries held the 15th round of the China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting was held on March 11 at the Moldo/Chushul border meeting point on the Indian side. The two sides discussed continuing to promote the settlement of relevant issues in the area along the LAC in the Western Sector of the China-India border. According to Seni
Nepal’s Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba accompanied by his spouse Dr Arzu Deuba is scheduled to pay an official visit to India. According to the Ministery of External Affairs, Deuba will visit the nation from 01-03 April at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Deuba will also be accompanied by a high-level delegation. This will be the first bilateral visit for the Nepalese PM after taking the office in July 2021. On 2 April, PM Deuba will call Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu to hold talks with PM Modi. EAM S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval will call on the Prime
On Wednesday, Britain announced the withdrawal of its judges from Hong Kong’s top court to avoid legitimising oppression in the former British colony. The British judges are sitting on the court since Since 1997 when Hong Kong was returned to China. In the midst of China's ruling Communist Party's efforts to assert its control and silence independent voices, the British government's decision highlights the Asian financial hub's growing isolation. While England had judges on the Court of Final Appeal as part of efforts to protect the judicial system in the city, the British government
On Wednesday, Union minister Piyush Goyal met US Deputy national security advisor for international economics Daleep Singh to deepen India-US economic and strategic relations. Daleep Singh is on a two-day visit to India ahead of the 2+2 Dialogue between the two nations which is scheduled in Washington on April 11. Singh is likely to meet many other government officials and promote inclusive economic growth and prosperity. The focus will also be on free and open Indo-Pacific. He will consult his counterparts regarding Russia's invasion and mitigate its impact on the global economy. Mr
Saudi Arabia and its allies announced a unilateral cease-fire in the war in Yemen starting at 6 a.m. Wednesday. The coalition fighting in Yemen said the move was meant to create a productive environment for Yemeni political talks about the war taking place in Riyadh. Also, the gesture is intended to create a "positive environment" for peacemaking during the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, it said. Yemen's rebel Houthis are boycotting the Yemeni talks in Saudi Arabia, so the announcement raised immediate doubts. Brig. Gen. Turki al-Maliki said on late Tuesday that it will take all steps