World & Politics
Iran Nuclear Deal Facing Obstacles - 03/16/2015
The nuclear deal between Iran and 6 major countries of the world is on its way to reach an agreement. It is believed that eventhough the nuclear agreement is very close, yet it is said to be quite distant as there are certain details which needs to be taken care off. The US and its allies, particularly Israel suspects that Iran will be involved in developing nuclear weapons under the cover of...
Putin Finally Appears in Public - 03/16/2015
Vladimir Putin appeared in public for the first time since March 5. He holds a meeting with the head of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev, who said before the talks about the health of Putin: "Not only walking, but also drives the wheel" In the Constantine Palace (residence of the President in St. Petersburg), negotiations began between Vladimir Putin and the head of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev,...
A Halt in Growth of Carbon Emission Worldwide - 03/13/2015
IEA says stall in carbon dioxide emission despite growth in worldwide economy in 2014. World carbon emission marked an exceptional no growth in 2014, for the first time ever in past 4 decades. Despite increasing carbon emissions, IEA states that the carbon emission levelled off in 2014, may be due to the positive impact of clean energy policies across the globe. This is a clear indication that...
Iceland's Farewell to EU - 03/13/2015
Yesterday it was announced that Iceland has withdrawn its application for membership in the European Union, which was filed in 2009. Yesterday it was announced that Iceland has withdrawn its application for membership in the European Union, which was filed in 2009 - reports AFP. The decision was not momentary; before Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson reported that Iceland is preparing...
Swedish Prosecution Filed a Request for Questioning Assange - 03/13/2015
If Assange agree, then Swedish prosecutor's office intends to send a request to British law enforcement agencies to assist in the conduct of investigative activities Swedish prosecutor's office intends to interrogate in London WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is suspected in Sweden with rape and sexual harassment. Marianne Ny, the prosecutor, today sent a request to Julian Assange’s...
World Bank suspends operations in Yemen - 03/13/2015
According to the international agency, a review of the impact of recent political developments in the country has exposed the risk on its bank programs, thus culling the operations temporarily in the country. The suspension is for all projects financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The IDA is World Bank’s specific arm for the world’s poorest countries. The review started...
IMF forecasts 7.2 % growth for India - 03/13/2015
International Monetary Fund has raised its growth forecast for India in the current fiscal to 7.2 percent. The organization has lauded the country calling it as a bright spot in the landscape of global economy while also pointing out obvious flaws in its growth curve. In the yearly assessment report, IMF has noted that India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing big emerging market...
Ukraine-A Turmoil in World Politics - 03/12/2015
The geopolitical tensions between Ukraine and Russia has sent ripple impacts across the globe. The start of year 2015 has proved rocky for the European democracy. This was mainly led by Eurozone crisis and rise of discontent within its political system that gave way to different forms of populism. The trade dispute triggered Russia’s conflict with Ukraine. With the withdrawal of government...
David Cameron to Neglect Moscow's WWII commemorations - 03/12/2015
British Prime Minister David Cameron does not intend to attend the May 9 military parade in Moscow dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War, reported BBC This was reported by a representative of the prime minister on Thursday, citing reasons of diplomatic nature, said BBC Relations between London and Moscow have recently deteriorated markedly due to Russia's...
Corruption Becomes A Barrier For Papua New Guinea’s Development - 03/12/2015
Papua New Guinea fails to make any progress on the human development front in spite of its growth in GDP. What could be the possible reason? IPS informs that it is due to the corruption level which has been brought to light by ITFS and other anti-corruption teams. Sydney- 24 February 2015- Although GDP (Gross Domestic Production) rate of Papua New Guinea has seen a rise of eight percent, the...