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Geng Shuang, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Beijing said, China has a ‘consistent’ position on Kashmir. “During this review most Security Council members expressed concern on the current situation, called for restraint and de-escalation,” Mr. Geng said. … [Read more...] about Russia, China diverge on Kashmir issue

The truth is that while opposition and criticism has demonised Mr. Putin, he remains in control and has popular support. At a time of right-wing populisms holding power and increasing control of institutions the world over, and at a time of declining multilateralism and new threats, Mr. Putin and Russia refuse to lie down and be walked over. The word for describing Mr. Putin could be populist authoritarian. Since Mr. Putin rejects liberalism and does not have much time for procedural democracy, he would not object to this description. In this Russian chessboard, Mr. Putin plays the queen. … [Read more...] about Deciphering the moves on Russia’s power chessboard

'Taken together, DM monetary policy normalisation is gaining traction, and after years of being blind-sided by the hunt for yield, 2018 is the year that investors are becoming more attentive to EM risks, exacerbated by increasing trade protectionism and China’s economic slowdown,' said Nomura Group’s Emerging Markets Special Report in September 2018. … [Read more...] about [email protected]: The ghost continues to haunt emerging markets

PM Modi met Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe in Russia’s Vladivostok. The two leaders held talks to further strengthen ties between both the nations. The meeting comes after they met at the G-20 Summit in Osaka and G7 in Biarritz. PM Modi also met Malaysian counterpart Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He asked Dr Mohamad to take steps to extradite controversial preacher Zakir Naik who is wanted in India for inciting terrorism and money laundering. PM Modi is on two-day visit to Russia. He will be attending the 5th Eastern Economic Forum as the chief guest. … [Read more...] about Watch: PM Modi meets Malaysian premier; discusses Zakir Naik’s extradition

“There are many, many reasons why it won’t happen in Moscow,” he said. “You’re either going to do it in the UK, New York City, Dallas Texas Stadium, the stadium here, T-Mobile. Realistically, Vegas is always the place that makes the most sense when you have a massive fight. Unfortunately, Khabib is not a big Vegas fan after what happened to him last time but … I don’t know.” … [Read more...] about Conor McGregor butts heads with Dana White over Moscow fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov