Link to the Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg5d505v8xo Indian Viscose yarn producers such as 64-year-old Thirunavkars, are now facing declining demands by almost 40% because of the cheaper material imported from China. Almost 50 small spinning mills in Tamil Nadu have been reducing yarn production greatly. Trump has implemented very high tariffs on Chinese imports and China has turned to other trading partners… Read more »
Link to the Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgnw9kydgqo The US has called for cooperation between India and Pakistan, “after a deadly militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last week killed 26 civilians.” This attack has escalated military, diplomatic and cultural tensions between the two countries. The secretary of state, Mark Rubio contacted both Pakistan’s and India’s prime/foreign ministers, urging them to seek peace during… Read more »
Link to the Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cze1zpnl1eeo Recently, Iran-US nuclear talks that were scheduled in Rome have been postponed for the fourth time. Iran stated that the US and Iran made a joint decision to postpone the meeting, but the US said there was no official confirmation to begin with. The US has implemented sanctions on companies affiliated with Iranian oil, part… Read more »
Link to the Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3v9w7yldk5o Tahawwur Rana, a Pakistan-born Chicago businessman, has been extradited from the US to India for his role in the 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai city. Rana was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) when arriving in Delhi and is being held for interrogation for 18 days. Rana was accused of assisting David Headley who… Read more »
Link to the Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3y3nqpez2o Adani power has resumed full electricity supply to Bangladesh after cutting it in half in October 2024. The supply was restored two weeks ago after Bangladesh began paying the regular payments needed after months of unpaid dues. Bangladesh is in great debt to Adani peaking at $850 million and as of now the debt has… Read more »
Link to the Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6j5l5w1lxo Iran has announced its readiness to engage in discussion with the US about its nuclear program and Iran is looking to “seal the deal”. Iran is only willing to negotiate if the US rules out military threats and Iranian officials maintain they will engage indirectly. Iran will not agree to fully remove its nuclear program… Read more »
Link to the Article: https://apnews.com/article/india-starlink-elon-musk-airtel-b7b1feaa14c212d053e2b322c3332de8 Bharti Airtel, India’s second largest telecom provider, has just announced signing a deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink. Airtel is looking to use the US’s advanced satellite internet services in India however, the Indian government must grant Starlink permission to operate first. “At least 40% of India’s more than 1.4 billion people still don’t have access… Read more »
Link to the Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr522g2lmmpo At least six people were killed at an Islamic seminary in Pakistan that is often called “University of Jihad”. This seminary is known to be one of the region’s most acclaimed religious institutions. The blast was a suicide attack that killed several students, injured at least 10 other people and an important cleric/head of the… Read more »
Link to the Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9q47qleey8o There was a Bangladesh delegation of political leaders who went on a 10 day visit to China, having dialogue with Chinese government officials and senior members of the Communist Party. China is making steps to become closer with Bangladesh, as tensions increase between Bangladesh and India. The former Bangladesh Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina was removed… Read more »
