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Russia backs India's bid for permanent seat on United Nations Security Council
Demonstrating solidarity, Russia has backed India's ambition for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council, firmly opposing additional positions for Western powers like Germany and Japan. Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, underscored the essential need for greater representation from regions such as Asia, Africa, and Latin America, reaffirming the importance of considering African needs in any discussions regarding council reforms.
Belarus ready for deep industrial cooperation and widen agri sector partnership with India: FM Maxim Ryzhenkov
Belarus is ready for deeper industrial cooperation and is highly interested in the advanced development of Indian pharmaceutical companies, and prepared to establish joint ventures and localise production in India, Maxim Ryzhenkov said.
SCO Summit: Kazakhstan's Tokayev echoes PM Modi on Eurasian security, human centric approach
At the recent SCO summit, Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasised the group's evolution and a collaborative philosophy. He called for enhanced mutual trust in security while prioritising expanded economic partnerships.
In the 1500s, European settlers brought pigs to North America as travelling food; more than 6 million feral swine now occupy at least 35 states
European pigs introduced centuries ago became invasive feral swine across North America. These adaptable animals now inhabit diverse environments, impacting farms and natural ecosystems. Their rooting and feeding habits cause substantial agricultural and environmental damage. Controlling these widespread populations presents a significant and ongoing wildlife management challenge. The economic cost of feral swine damage is estimated at billions annually.
Geoeconomics is redefining global strategy, experts warn
Geoeconomics is redefining global strategy, making economic power as consequential as military power. States now deploy trade, infrastructure, and technology as instruments of national strategy. Emerging geoeconomic architectures like IMEC are reshaping global trade and connectivity. Africa navigates resource nationalism and digital transformation for value addition. Contested interdependence centers on technologies determining future economic and geopolitical influence.
Golden Horde: Unknown facet of Eurasian history
Kazakhstan recently held an influential international conference dedicated to the Golden Horde, where President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for a thorough and impartial examination of this expansive empire. He celebrated its importance as a conduit for trade, governance, and cultural interactions between East and West.
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Kazakhstan at centre of Eurasian connectivity; active in North-South Corridor: President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
Kazakhstan is strategically developing its transit and logistics capabilities. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlights the nation's central Eurasian location as a key advantage. The country aims to become a major transport hub through infrastructure projects. Kazakhstan is actively involved in international transport corridors, connecting Asia and Europe. These efforts foster economic cooperation and investment.
India in talks for free trade deals with 50 nations: Piyush Goyal
India is actively pursuing free trade agreements with several global partners. Discussions are underway with the United States and the European Union. The Gulf Cooperation Council also seeks trade pact talks. India is reviewing existing agreements with ASEAN and Korea. Negotiations are also progressing with Eurasia, Israel, Canada, South Africa, and Mercosur.
What does PM Modi's attendance at the SCO summit in Tianjin mean for India's geopolitical strategy?
Narendra Modi will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin. This marks his first China visit in seven years amid geopolitical shifts. India aims for a proactive role, proposing regional projects in energy and connectivity. A bilateral meeting with Xi Jinping is possible. The summit will address SCO's development strategy. Discussions may cover the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Hidden rift in Indian Plate may trigger future Himalayan quakes
A rare geological process is tearing the Indian Plate apart deep beneath the surface, scientists have discovered. In a study published by the American Geophysical Union, researchers revealed the plate is delaminating—its dense lower layer peeling off and sinking into the Earth’s mantle. This shift could reshape earthquake patterns across the Himalayas and beyond, challenging long-held views of how continents behave. The implications are vast, from seismic risk to tectonic theory, and may herald a new era in Earth sciences.
Self-sufficient economies are the future: Vladimir Putin at BRICS Business Forum
BRICS aims to reduce external influence and enhance economic sovereignty. Vladimir Putin expects these self-sufficient nations to drive global economic growth. BRICS Development Bank will invest in major projects. Russia's new trade routes will link key regions. BRICS efforts will foster sustainable development and prosperity for their countries and citizens.
Russia, India closer to joint military equipment production : Minister Lavrov
Russia and India have made progress in talks on joint production of military equipment, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Lavrov said the cooperation was strategic and would ensure security on the Eurasian continent. Moscow respected India's desire to diversify its military hardware suppliers and was ready to support manufacturing necessary items in India.
EAM Jaishankar may visit Russia this month
Focus will also be on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with Jaishankar reiterating India's stand that dialogue is the way forward, one of the people cited earlier said. Russian officials are expected to brief the visiting minister on the state of the war. The visit is expected to focus on connectivity initiatives that would boost bilateral trade amid Russia's focus on building and expanding connectivity networks in Asia, said people familiar with India-Russia ties.
What causes earthquakes? A geologist explains where they're most common and why
Earthquakes accompany both subduction and rifting. In fact, that is how the plate boundaries were first discovered. In the 1950s, when a global seismic network was established to monitor nuclear tests, geophysicists noticed that most earthquakes occur along relatively narrow bands that either fringe the edges of ocean basins, as in the Pacific, or cut right down the middle of basins, as in the Atlantic.
Russia's new foreign policy strategy identifies China, India as main allies
The new 42-page document singled out ties with China and India, stressing the importance of "the deepening of ties and coordination with friendly sovereign global centers of power and development located on the Eurasian continent."
Kuwait pitches for strong anti-terror steps at SCO meet under India’s Presidency
JasemIbrahem Al-Najem, the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to India, stressed the need to work with all concerned parties to enhance the spirit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and maintain security and stability in the Eurasia region, by combating security threats, including fighting terrorism and its financing, drug trafficking, money laundering and transnational organized crime while emphasizing the expansion of security cooperation, building a balanced, effective and sustainable security structure in order to eliminate the threat of terrorism, separatism and extremism.
Kazakhstan Summit strives to make CICA a dynamic regional platform in turbulent times
The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) and the Secretariat of the CICA signed the Memorandum of Understanding on the sidelines of the summit. The memorandum aims to promote comprehensive economic cooperation in the Eurasian region. According to the memorandum, the parties intend to cooperate in regional economic integration, economy and finance, transport, digitalization and ICT, industry and agriculture, trade policy and competition policy.
In early stages of Russian attack on Ukraine, trends portend dark future for global security
The war is feeding a global conflict between Russia and the West, but with the potential to engulf others. Along with Belarus, Russia, with an annual defence budget of about $80 billion, is pitted against the United States, NATO, EU and the US allies in Asia — Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, with a combined military budget of well over a trillion USD.
Russian advice to Pakistan: Resolve South Asian disputes in a civilised manner & based on international law
The comments were made close on the heels of ceasefire arrangement between India and Pakistan along the Line of Control (LOC) and reference to civilised manner and international law were intended to deplore use of terror as a foreign policy tool that is often used by Pakistan against India.
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation states favour action plan by leaders to fight Covid-19
The SCO states agreed on a joint declaration that focussed on creating a plan of action that could be adopted at leaders level summit on collaboration for vaccine development and methods of disease treatment. MEA S Jaishankar expressed India’s readiness to share information, expertise and best practices to the SCO Member States.
China to host 2nd BRI meet next month: Wang Yi
The BRI includes USD 60-billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor which India opposes as it traverses through the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
India, Kyrgyztan ink six pacts, finalise investment treaty
Modi and Atambayev held talks at the Hyderabad House as the two countries signed a number of agreements to enhance their defence and economic ties.
Modi-Putin meet: Sochi throws up non-bloc security for Indo-Pacific
The two leaders have agreed that amid the current geo-political trends, a new architecture of security and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region should be based on non-bloc principles.
India was not isolated before colliding with Eurasia: Study
The super-continent Gondwana, which included South America, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, Madagascar and India, broke up over the course of geological history.
Neanderthals and humans interbred 100,000 years ago, says study
People living today who are of European, Eurasian and Asian descent have well-identified Neanderthal-derived segments in their genome.
Frequent monsoon and drought years in coming decades: Scientists
The rapid warming of the equatorial Indian Ocean region and cooling of atmosphere over the Eurasian continent centered around China would lead to frequent monsoon and drought years in the coming decades, according to scientists.
Nepal earthquake happened due to tectonic activities: Expert
In conclusion, he said that the tensions being generated by this activity at forward part of Indian sub-continent, is main cause of earthquakes in Himalayan region.
Putin greets Pranab Mukherjee, Narendra Modi on New Year
In separate letters to Mukherjee and Modi, Putin said that he was convinced that the friendship between the two countries has a bright future.
China builds a 5 billion dollar city in Belarus
The hub will put Chinese exporters within 170 miles of EU members Poland and Lithuania and give them tax-free entry into Russia and Kazakhstan.
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