G20 foreign ministers’ meeting ends without a joint communique because of disagreements regarding Ukraine war
Both China and Russia expressed concerns over western countries’ attempts to compromise the real objective of the G20 by using the forum to push their geopolitical agenda
The big picture of India-China disengagement in Ladakh
Broadly, a consensus reached at the 16th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting on July 17 has since been fleshed out by the two sides, and the actual disengagement commenced on last Thursday
India’s takeaways from the G20 Ministerial
Significantly, India has also conveyed to Wang Yi that “India will continue upholding strategic autonomy and an independent position on international affairs.”
Social movements and organizations condemn arrest of 21-year-old Indian climate activist
21-year-old Disha Ravi was arrested on charges of sedition and criminal conspiracy for her involvement with a ‘toolkit’ which contained campaign material in support of the the ongoing farmers’ agitation in the country. Two other activists also face arrest
India and China seek to move away from precipice
Newsclick’s Prabir Purkayastha analyzes the recent discussions between India and China, including the joint statement listing five steps to address the tensions that have been building up over the past few months
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- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
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