Category: World
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ISIS fighters caught, Syria remains war torn
The United States has announced the capture of two members of the ISIS group “Beatles”, Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh. The two were captured by..
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Egypt begins military operation
On the 9th of February, Egypt launched its military campaign against terrorist and insurgent groups in the North Sinai province where it shares a border with Israel..
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Oil prices keep falling
International oil prices have fallen for six days straight due to sharp decline in the global equity markets. The price of Brent oil was at $64.34 a barrel, down from $64.90..
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Asian markets see red
Taking a cue from the Wall Street plunge, Asian markets sharply declined on February 9th, 2018. Experts now believe that the global stock markets have now entered..
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UK may raise interest rates again
The Bank of England, the region’s central bank has indicated that it would be further increasing the interest rates as early as May 2018. Mark Carney, BOE’s Governor..
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Emerging Global Challenges
In March 2017, the Synergia Forum organized a private discussion with His Excellency Shekhar Dutt, IAS (Retd.) Former Defence Secretary, Deputy NSA & Governor..
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Boston, Paris, Istanbul, London – What’s next?
From Australia to USA, a common problem faced by security and intelligence agencies is how self-radicalized home residents or itinerant visitors, even if under surveillance..
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The Emerging World Order
In August 2017, the Synergia Forum organised a talk by M.K. Narayanan -Former NSA to Government of India, Governor of West Bengal & former Director of..
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Sunglasses for Surveillance?
China has been the source of many innovations, scientific discoveries, and inventions. Chinese security officials are now reportedly equipped with a dark sunglass that..
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Taipei rejects Beijing
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake that left 8 dead, Taiwan has rejected Beijing’s offer to send across a rescue team to aid in the relief efforts. This is the latest development..