Author: synergia
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US set to suspend INF Treaty
The United States and Russia announced that they had failed to reconcile their differences over the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF). US President announced the withdrawal in October 2018 after citing Russian non-compliance. US will start the six month process of exiting from February 2nd. The INF (Intermediate – Range Nuclear Forces)…
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China’s mysterious space station in Argentina
Shrouded in secrecy, the Chinese-built and operated compound in Argentina has stirred unease among local residents, fuelled conspiracy theories and sparked concerns in the Trump administration about its true purpose. China is a single-party socialist republic in Asia, with over 1.4 billion people…
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Lebanon’s new government formed
Lebanon formed a new government on January 31, ending nine months of wrangling and deadlock. A statement by Prime Minister Saad Hariri said bold moves were needed to address chronic problems facing the nation.Lebanon has a high literacy rate and has traditionally been an important trading hub …
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US Senate opposes troop withdrawal
In a bipartisan effort, the US Senate voted to advance an amendment which would oppose President Trump’s decision to withdraw US troops from Syria and Afghanistan. The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, which along with the United States…
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US to amend First Strike policy?
Legislation introduced by Democratic lawmakers in the House and Senate would bar the United States from using a nuclear weapon unless attacked with one first, demonstrating growing momentum for anti-nuclear sentiments on the left in the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election. No first use (NFU) refers to a pledge or a policy …
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EU to exclude Chinese firms from 5G?
The European Union is considering proposals that would effectively amount to a de-facto ban on Huawei Technologies Co equipment for next-generation mobile networks, adding to mounting international pressure on the world’s largest maker of telecom gear. Huawei Technologies is..
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Trump criticises US intelligence chiefs
US president Donald Trump criticised top US intelligence chiefs on Twitter over their assessment of threats posed by North Korea, Iran & ISIS. The US Intelligence Chief, Dan Coats ’s contradicting claims at the Senate Intelligence Committee were dismissed. President Donald Trump’s…
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Rouhani: Iran facing dire crisis
Iranian leader vows to ‘endure’ crisis blamed on US, says 2015 nuclear accord was ‘highest political pride in recent centuries’. The United States and Iran do not have any formal diplomatic relations or ties. The two nations share an acrimonious relationship. In 1953, the CIA played a key role in orchestrating a coup against Iran’s…
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India’s unemployment rate highest in 45 years
An official survey that has been withheld by the government shows India’s unemployment rate rose to a 45-year high during 2017-2018, delivering a blow to Prime Minister Narendra Modi just months before what is expected to be a closely fought general election. Unemployment is defined as a situation where someone of working age is not…
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Russia offered nuclear plant to North Korea
Moscow has secretly offered North Korea with a nuclear power plant in exchange for dismantling its nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. Russia’s offer came as negotiations between Washington and Pyongyang deadlocked over North’s disclosure of nuclear inventory. Moscow shares a relatively..