IANS Analysis: Chinese aggression with Philippines - a revisit to China's old tactics

IANS | July 1, 2024 9:45 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Chinese coast guards engaged in a confrontation with Filipino sailors in waters controlled by the Philippines while these boats were transporting daily supplies to the Philippine military. According to visuals released by the Philippine military, the behaviour of the Chinese coast guards resembled that of non-state actors such as pirates rather than a state military.

CEC leads Indian delegation to observe Mongolian elections

IANS | June 29, 2024 5:05 PM

Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia), June 29 (IANS) An Indian delegation led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar concluded its five-day visit to Mongolia on Saturday after observing the process of elections in the strategically-located country.

FATF recognises India's efforts in combating terror funding, money laundering

IANS | June 28, 2024 4:36 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India has achieved a commendable level of technical compliance with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) requirements, and its efforts in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering Terrorist Financing (CFT), and Countering the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (CPF) have yielded positive outcomes, according to a statement by FATF.

EU leaders reach agreement on top jobs

IANS | June 28, 2024 5:39 AM

Brussels, June 28 (IANS) The European Council summit has agreed to formally nominate Germany's Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as president of the European Commission.