Category: Geopolitics
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An Olympic victory?
Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has invited South Korean President Moon Jae In to visit Pyongyang at the “earliest date possible”. She is currently..
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The Indian dilemma
The political crisis in Maldives continues to escalate as President Yameen has refused the calls of the international community to release political prisoners and adhere..
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Maldives reaches out to China
On the 5th of February, Maldivian President Yameen declared a state of emergency and arrested senior members of the judiciary and opposition. Severe criticism followed..
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Saudi Arabia bans Indian poultry
The Saudi Arabian government has issued a temporary ban on imports of live birds, hatching eggs and chicks from India. The ban was issued after India reported an..
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Will India intervene in Maldives?
As a political and constitutional crisis continues to unfold in Maldives, the opposition has requested India to intervene against President Yameen. China has already spoken against..
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The crisis at MENA
The United Nations children’s agency has revealed that at least 83 children have been killed as a result of the multiple conflicts unfolding in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa)..
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China’s maritime “rail gun”
Reports have emerged that China is quite possibly testing a hypersonic “rail gun”. It is believed to be testing of the world’s first ship-mounted rail gun. The rail gun is capable..
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Israel-Egypt find common ground
Israel has reportedly been conducting a secret air campaign on jihadists in the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt with the blessing of Egyptian President el-Sisi. The New..
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North Korea moving towards truce?
On Monday (5th February), North Korea’s KCNA news agency confirmed that Kim Yong-nam, considered to be the nominal head of state, will be attending the 2018 Olympic..
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China’s war on cryptocurrency
China will be increasing its efforts to curb cryptocurrency trading in the region by blocking all websites related to cryptocurrency trading and initial coin offerings (ICOs)..