🔆South Africa's Case against Israel at ICJ Could linger.
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🔆Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace (ABCP)
✅It was founded in 1970 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, as a voluntary movement of followers of Buddhism with both monastic (monks) and lay members.
✅Its aim is to bring together the efforts of Buddhists in support of consolidating universal peace, harmony, and cooperation among people in Asia.
✅It is currently headquartered at the Ganden Tegchenling Monastery in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and the Supreme Head of Mongolian Buddhists is the ABCP President.
✅It drew active participation from Mongolia, Japan, India, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Bhutan, Russian Far East, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and other regional countries.
✅ABCP was registered as an observer to the UN’s Economic and Social Council in 1988 in recognition of its contribution to the well-being of humanity.
✅It was founded in 1970 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, as a voluntary movement of followers of Buddhism with both monastic (monks) and lay members.
✅Its aim is to bring together the efforts of Buddhists in support of consolidating universal peace, harmony, and cooperation among people in Asia.
✅It is currently headquartered at the Ganden Tegchenling Monastery in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and the Supreme Head of Mongolian Buddhists is the ABCP President.
✅It drew active participation from Mongolia, Japan, India, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Bhutan, Russian Far East, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and other regional countries.
✅ABCP was registered as an observer to the UN’s Economic and Social Council in 1988 in recognition of its contribution to the well-being of humanity.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's recent visit to the United Kingdom (U.K.), the first in 22 years, marks a significant phase in India-U.K. defence ties.
The rise in Chinese military power, particularly its expansion into the Indian Ocean, which poses a threat to both India and the U.K., has led to strategic reassessment and cooperation between London and new Delhi
A major focus of bilateral discussions was the technology gaps in the Indian Navy as compared to the Chinese navy, especially in the area of electrical propulsion to power aircraft carriers. The U.K. has agreed to assist India with this technology as it is being used in the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers of the Royal Navy.
The 'India-UK electric propulsion capability partnership' was established, which held several rounds of discussions on technical knowledge transfer, training, and preparing the necessary infrastructure to develop an electric propulsion system.
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The rise in Chinese military power, particularly its expansion into the Indian Ocean, which poses a threat to both India and the U.K., has led to strategic reassessment and cooperation between London and new Delhi
A major focus of bilateral discussions was the technology gaps in the Indian Navy as compared to the Chinese navy, especially in the area of electrical propulsion to power aircraft carriers. The U.K. has agreed to assist India with this technology as it is being used in the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers of the Royal Navy.
The 'India-UK electric propulsion capability partnership' was established, which held several rounds of discussions on technical knowledge transfer, training, and preparing the necessary infrastructure to develop an electric propulsion system.
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The Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03 is making its way to the Maldivian capital, Male, according to Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) observers and maritime tracking portals.
Reports suggest this navigation comes amidst Sri Lanka's imposition of a ban on foreign research vessels and an ongoing dispute between India and Maldives over Indian troops stationed in the latter.
The presence of these Chinese research vessels is of concern due to their advanced equipment, used for data collection and surveillance.
The situation arises just after talks were held between the Foreign Ministers of India and Maldives on the sidelines of the Non-Alignment Movement summit in Uganda. These high-level discussions focused on the withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the Maldives.
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Reports suggest this navigation comes amidst Sri Lanka's imposition of a ban on foreign research vessels and an ongoing dispute between India and Maldives over Indian troops stationed in the latter.
The presence of these Chinese research vessels is of concern due to their advanced equipment, used for data collection and surveillance.
The situation arises just after talks were held between the Foreign Ministers of India and Maldives on the sidelines of the Non-Alignment Movement summit in Uganda. These high-level discussions focused on the withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the Maldives.
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As per a recent UN report, the Taliban are imposing restrictions on single Afghan women or those without a male guardian, impacting their access to work, travel, and healthcare.
One incident highlighted how a woman was told to get married to keep her job at a healthcare facility. This reflects the Taliban's view that it's inappropriate for unattached women to work.
After seizing power in 2021, the Taliban introduced severe rules, barring women from most public platforms and prohibiting girls from pursuing education beyond the sixth grade, overturning their initial promise for a more moderate administration.
The Taliban have closed beauty parlors, implemented a dress code, and arrested women who didn't comply with their interpretation of the Islamic headscarf or hijab.
The recent quarterly UN report (October-December 2021) emphasizes that the Taliban have intensified their crackdown on single women or those without male guardians.
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One incident highlighted how a woman was told to get married to keep her job at a healthcare facility. This reflects the Taliban's view that it's inappropriate for unattached women to work.
After seizing power in 2021, the Taliban introduced severe rules, barring women from most public platforms and prohibiting girls from pursuing education beyond the sixth grade, overturning their initial promise for a more moderate administration.
The Taliban have closed beauty parlors, implemented a dress code, and arrested women who didn't comply with their interpretation of the Islamic headscarf or hijab.
The recent quarterly UN report (October-December 2021) emphasizes that the Taliban have intensified their crackdown on single women or those without male guardians.
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Maldives has confirmed that the Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03 will not be conducting research in its waters, but will only make a port call for personnel rotation and replenishment.
India has shown interest in the movements of the vessel following Sri Lanka's decision for a moratorium on foreign research vessels, which came after concerns raised by India over a Chinese vessel's visit.
This development highlights the delicacy of regional maritime dynamics, underscoring India's vigilance over Chinese activities in the Indian Ocean region.
The update was shared by the Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer via a social media platform, enhancing transparency on the issue.
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India has shown interest in the movements of the vessel following Sri Lanka's decision for a moratorium on foreign research vessels, which came after concerns raised by India over a Chinese vessel's visit.
This development highlights the delicacy of regional maritime dynamics, underscoring India's vigilance over Chinese activities in the Indian Ocean region.
The update was shared by the Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer via a social media platform, enhancing transparency on the issue.
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India Maldives
India and the Maldives are navigating tensions after a series of controversial events, including calls for an Indian tourist boycott and clashes over Indian troops in the archipelago.
The recent focus is on the docking of a Chinese "research" ship, Xiang Yang Hong 03, in Male, amidst concerns over Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean.
India, asserting its concerns, previously influenced Sri Lanka to ban such foreign vessels suspected of military data collection from 2024.
The Maldives' discontinuation of the India-Maldives hydrography agreement and Male's embrace of alternate international partnerships have added to the strain.
In response, India continues diplomatic engagement, with Prime Minister Modi and Foreign Minister Jaishankar holding discussions with Maldivian officials.
It is hoped that the Maldives' balanced response to the Xiang Yang Hong 03 port call signifies effective quiet diplomacy between the two nations.
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India and the Maldives are navigating tensions after a series of controversial events, including calls for an Indian tourist boycott and clashes over Indian troops in the archipelago.
The recent focus is on the docking of a Chinese "research" ship, Xiang Yang Hong 03, in Male, amidst concerns over Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean.
India, asserting its concerns, previously influenced Sri Lanka to ban such foreign vessels suspected of military data collection from 2024.
The Maldives' discontinuation of the India-Maldives hydrography agreement and Male's embrace of alternate international partnerships have added to the strain.
In response, India continues diplomatic engagement, with Prime Minister Modi and Foreign Minister Jaishankar holding discussions with Maldivian officials.
It is hoped that the Maldives' balanced response to the Xiang Yang Hong 03 port call signifies effective quiet diplomacy between the two nations.
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