Ateet Sharma

West Africa faces pivotal moment as Niger coup leaders take on regional powers, West

After denouncing military agreements that have been in place with France for several decades, the coup leaders in Niger have…

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Watch: Somalia fires athletics chief after viral ‘runner’ video

Somalia has suspended its athletics federation chief and launched a major investigation after a female sprinter representing the country clocked…

1 year ago

Russia seeks Turkey’s help for sending food to Africa amid Ukraine war

After terminating the United Nations-backed Black Sea Grain Initiative last month, Russia is looking at Turkey to facilitate unimpeded exports…

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Niger coup splits West Africa, Captain Traore emerges icon of anti-West camp

Defence chiefs of 15 countries in Western Africa are holding an 'extraordinary meeting' in Nigeria's capital of Abuja on Wedensday…

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France readies evacuation of its citizens, European nationals from uranium-rich Niger

As massive street protests and violence grips Niger's capital Niamey, France on Tuesday afternoon announced that it will begin evacuation…

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Russia distances itself from Niger coup, seeks restoration of constitutional order

A day after videos showing protesters in Niger chanting pro-Russia and anti-France slogans went viral on social media, Moscow on…

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India, France and Japan chip in big time to help Sri Lanka in hour of crisis

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe discussed the coordinated debt restructuring process led jointly by India, Japan and France during key…

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Why India-Japan partnership is key to growth of North East, Bay of Bengal community

Political and economic stability in countries across the Indian Ocean region is becoming increasingly important for India and Japan as…

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Putin backs PM Modi’s pitch for G20 membership of African Union

A growing number of countries, including Russia, are now backing India's call seeking African Union's reinforced presence in international forums,…

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Putin hits back at critics accusing Russia of starving poor countries, pledges thousands of tonnes of free food to Africa

A few days after it refused to further extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Russia on Thursday promised to replace…

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As war rages in Ukraine, Russia rekindles friendship with North Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's meeting with Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in Pyongyang on Wednesday during the latter's…

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Weapons to atomic reactors, Russia vows to help Africa during Saint Petersburg meet

As Russia continues to make deep inroads into Africa, several leading arms exporters from the country will be showcasing a…

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Will cross LoC in future if need be, says Rajnath on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Paying tributes to martyrs of Kargil war on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday…

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Iran’s new security chief meets NSA Doval in Johannesburg, discusses Chabahar and BRICS membership

Acknowledging India's growth as an emerging power, Tehran has urged New Delhi to accelerate the process of Iran's admission to…

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NSA Doval meets Russia’s Patrushev and China’s Wang Yi as BRICS security chiefs gather in Johannesburg

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval spotlighted the linkages between cyber criminals and terrorists - including the use of cyber…

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India set to handover missile corvette at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam’s legendary port in South China Sea

After having completed 32 years of glorious service to the Indian Navy, Indian Naval Ship Kirpan - the indigenously-built, 1350-tonne…

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Riding on new connectivity wave, India and Sri Lanka focus big on island nation’s north

India and Sri Lanka on Friday adopted a vision document to strengthen their economic partnership by accelerating connectivity in the…

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Colombo Port in spotlight as Adani meets Lankan President in Delhi

Just a few hours before he held crucial discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Hyderabad House in New…

1 year ago

Lankan President Wickremesinghe’s big visit begins, meeting with Doval precedes crucial talks with PM Modi

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has begun his big visit to India, holding talks with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit…

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Big breakthrough for HAL as Argentina begins detailed talks to buy Indian helicopters for its armed forces

Taking a major step to anchor their military ties, India and Argentina on Thursday signed a Letter of Intent (LoI)…

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Indian shipyards come of age as US naval vessels dock in Chennai

Advancing India's indigenous production and logistics goals and giving a major boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India…

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