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South Asia
Ukraine and Pakistan Call for Restoring Black Sea Grain Deal After Talks in Islamabad
By Munir Ahmed
On Monday, Russia said it was pulling out of a 2022 deal that allowed grain to flow to countries in Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
Sri Lankan President’s Visit to India Signals Growing Economic and Energy Ties
By Krutika Pathi and Bharatha Mallawarachi
Agreements on connectivity, renewable energy and technology were signed during Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit.
‘The Darkest Times in Manipur History’
Binalakshmi Nepram and Sushant Singh discuss the ongoing violence in Manipur, the root causes, and what the government should do to restore peace.
India’s PM Modi Breaks 76-Day Silence Over Manipur Ethnic Violence
By Sheikh Saaliq
His statement followed a viral video of a mob molesting women and came ahead of parliament’s monsoon session.
India Sets Sights on Home-mined Minerals to Boost its Clean Energy Plans
By Anupam Nath and Sibi Arasu
Chromium, used mostly as a coating to stop rust in steel and car parts, has been deemed necessary for India's transition to cleaner energy.
G20 Finance Chiefs End Meeting in India Without Consensus on the War in Ukraine
By Krutika Pathi
The meeting failed to issue a final communique. Host India issued an outcome document instead.
In Importing Russian Gas, Pakistan Treads a Fine Line
By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
In June 2023, Russia sent gas supplies to Pakistan through Uzbekistan and Afghanistan for the first time. But it may not be the start of a vibrant trade.
Dozens of Followers of Pakistan’s Imran Khan Quit His Party
By Munir Ahmed
They have launched a new party called Tehreek-e-Insaf Parliamentarians ahead of elections.
Modi’s Silence Gets Starker as India’s Riot-ravaged Manipur State Gains Global Attention
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
The European Parliament passed a resolution expressing concern over “divisive policies that promote Hindu majoritarianism” in Manipur, a rap on the knuckles of Modi’s BJP.
Humayun Kabir on Why Bangladesh Should Hold a Free and Credible Election
By Sudha Ramachandran
“Bangladesh can ill afford to lose the trust and confidence of the international community at this critical time.”
G-20 Finance Chiefs to Address Global Challenges Like Climate Change and Rising Debt
By Krutika Pathi
Amid rising indebtedness of low and middle-income countries, India, which is hosting the meeting, is keen to strengthen global development banks.
If India Has a Natural Ally, It’s Probably France
By Mohamed Zeeshan
As a middle power with a presence in the Indian Ocean, France has the right mix of strengths and weaknesses to be India's priority defense partner.