Maha Siddiqui
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Opinion | Can BRICS+ Really Reshape US-Led Economic Order?
With Western sanctions faced by Russia in the wake of its war in Ukraine, Moscow is most keen to push the idea through not just to break the dollar's dominance but also to showcase to the West that it still has allies and partners on its side.
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Opinion | Nijjar Row: How US Backing Has Emboldened A Beleaguered Trudeau
With two broad factors US backing and foreign interference closely associated with the Nijjar killing, the Justin Trudeau government in Canda is making drastic and dramatic moves against India.
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Opinion | Quad - And India's Role In It - Will Remain Relevant, Thanks To China
Both the Quad as a partnership and India's presence in such partnerships are expected to continue in a world where the rise of China remains a source of fragmentation in the current liberal or American world order.
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On PM Modi's Russia Trip, US Ex-Diplomat's "Can't Hold Loyalty Test" Remark
Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has dismissed concerns around Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Russia visit, saying that the US can't hold India to a loyalty test every five minutes.
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Impact On Justin Trudeau's Government As Key Sikh Ally Withdraws Support
An already beleaguered Justin Trudeau has been left in a politically precarious place as key ally Jagmeet Singh's New Democratic Party (NDP) withdrew support for his minority Liberal government ahead of the general election next year.
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Opinion | US-Russia Prisoner Swap: Trump's Promise, Delivered By Biden
The biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War with Russia would also help Biden leave office asserting his diplomatic prowess, that he is a man who had the skill to be able to bring together American allies and partners in tough times.
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As Kamala Harris Joins Presidential Race, Who Could Be Her Running Mate?
Hours after President Joe Biden announced his decision to step down from the 2024 race to the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris, in a statement on X, said was "honored to have the President's endorsement"
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Opinion | Can A Reluctant Michelle Obama Replace Biden Amid Clamour For Change?
Michelle Obama has quite clearly said no to running for office in the past. However, not only is eight years a long time in politics, but the current circumstances are such for the Democrats that it might just make even the unlikely happen.
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Major Announcement On Immigrants Expected From Joe Biden Today
In the run up to the critical US Presidential election later this year, incumbent Joe Biden is expected to make a big announce regarding an often contentious issue - immigration.
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Origin Of India-Canada Friction Is "Lack Of...": Indian Envoy
India's High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma on Tuesday said that the origin of the friction between New Delhi and Ottawa is the "lack of understanding of India's concern" over a "decades-old issue (Khalistan).
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Amid Campaign, Donald Trump Blamed For Lead-Up To US' Chaotic Afghanistan Exit
Donald Trump was "very determined" on the withdrawal of the US troops from Afghanistan, "whether it happened as part of an agreement or it happened without an agreement" - a former US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation said
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Amid Campaign, Donald Trump Blamed For Lead-Up To US' Chaotic Afghanistan Exit
Donald Trump was "very determined" on the withdrawal of the US troops from Afghanistan, "whether it happened as part of an agreement or it happened without an agreement" - a former US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation said
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Opinion | India, Philippines Are Growing Closer Over A 'Common Cause' - China
With a change in leadership from the China-leaning Rodrigo Duterte to Ferdinand Marcos Jr, who believes in forging closer ties with the US, the timing is just right for India to act.
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Opinion: AI And Polls-India-EU Talks Show Why Collective Action Is Critical
Talks between EU and India on tackling the threat of online disinformation reflect the need for collective global action against the risks posed by generative AI.
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Opinion: Pakistan Polls - How Imran Khan's Twin Strike On US And Pak Army Helped Him
The result of the elections indicates the success of a risky political strategy deployed by Khan since his ouster in April 2022. It may not win him political power, but it may just be enough to keep his support base intact.
