Amid the diplomatic standoff between Maldives and India, Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer is currently on his first official visit to India. Zameer arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday, the two sides are likely to discuss bilateral and regional issues.

Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer arrives in India on official visit

The Philippines' recent induction of BrahMos missiles has been hailed as a significant development by Ambassador Josel Francisco Ignacio. In an exclusive interview with diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Philippines Ambassador Ignacio described the acquisition as a "milestone" for the country's defense modernization, providing "credible deterrence". The BrahMos missile, renowned for its speed and precision, was jointly developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia. The $375 million deal, signed in 2022, marked a crucial step forward for the Philippines undertaking its defense modernization. The ambassador further acknowledged the deepening ties between India and the Philippines, noting an "intensification that they have not seen before and that is very welcome." He expressed hope for increased Indian tourist arrivals in his country and advocated for establishing a direct flight connection. Regarding the ongoing tensions in the West Philippine Sea/South China sea, Ambassador Ignacio reaffirmed the Philippines' commitment to its legal rights and entitlements in the region, stating, "Philippines stands on firm legal ground as to what its entitlements are as to what its rights within the West Philippine Sea." China has used water cannons against Philippine vessel in the region, raising tensions. Watch this full interview.

BrahMos missile crucial for Philippines says Philippine Ambassador Ignacio

Russia held its customary military parade on Thursday to honor the Soviet Union's 1945 victory over Hitler's Germany. This was the third such march since the start of the conflict in Ukraine. On a cold morning with light snowfall, Russian President Vladimir Putin was present at Red Square in Moscow. Watch to know more.

Russia: Snow blankets several Moscow districts

For close to three weeks, some of the topmost Universities in the United States have been gripped by protests & clashes on campus. The anti-war students have been protesting against the Israel's war in Gaza, calling for an immediate ceasefire. A key demand of students is that their institutions financially divest from Israel and companies profiting from the war. The campus protests have now spread to nearly 140 colleges in at least 45 states and at least six other countries, including France, Australia, U.K. & Canada. More than 2,000 have been arrested nationwide in the past fortnight in the brutal police crackdown at several campuses. Columbia, the epicentre of these protests, cancelled its main graduation ceremony on the 6th of May. A country that prides itself on freedom of expression is increasingly resembling an authoritarian nation. Mohammed Saleh brings you the details.

Columbia, epicentre of protests, cancels its main grad ceremony

The Southern Caucasus nation of Georgia has been rocked by anti-government protests since 9th of April. The protests erupted after the ruling Georgian Dream party announced plans to reintroduce a legislation, which critics say mirrors the authoritarian law Kremlin uses to crush dissent. The Georgian government has rejected the comparison to the Russian legislation, insisting that the law would boost financial transparency of NGOs funded by western institutions. Crucially, on Mayday, the Georgian parliament voted to approve the second reading of the controversial bill. A third and final vote in the parliament, expected on 17th of May, is now needed for the bill to become law. Mohammed Saleh brings you the details.

Georgia: Brutal crackdown, arrests fail to deter protesters

The Caucasus arch-foes, Armenia and Azerbaijan, have been locked in bloody conflict ever since the break up of the Soviet Union more than three decades ago. They have fought two wars, in the 1990s and in 2020, over the mountainous territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, which Baku recaptured in a lightning offensive last September. Peace has remained elusive though and fears of a renewed conflict is always lurking around the corner. After Armenian foreign ministry announced, on the 19th of April, agreements between Yerevan and Baku on border delimitation, residents of several villages in Armenia have been protesting the transfer of four abandoned border villages to Azerbaijan. Mohammed Saleh brings you the details.

Protests in Armenia following border delimitation

More than 16000 military personnel took part in the practice drills in the Philippines and South China Sea. Watch to know more

South China Sea drills: US and Philippines forces sink mock enemy ship

The Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) displayed its cutting-edge defense industry goods at the 18th Defence Service Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA18) and the 3rd National Security Asia (NATSEC) exhibitions in Malaysia. Watch to know more.

Defence Service Asia Exhibition and Conference 2024: High-tech defence innovations at display

Ghana’s Supreme Court said that lawyers battling over the legality of one of Africa’s most restrictive anti-LGBTQ bill must amend their motions due to insulting language in their submissions and then postponed the case. Watch in for more details!

Ghana's top court postpones hearing on anti-LGBTQ bill

Australia’s Labor government on Thursday laid out a strategy to boost natural gas development even as it remains committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Watch in for more details!

Australia backs long-term gas drilling despite 2050 climate goals

Hospitals in the southern Gaza Strip have only three days of fuel left due to closed border crossings, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Gaza hospitals have only three days' fuel left, says W.H.O.

Israel-Hamas War: Three days of fuel left to sustain health services in Gaza, says W.H.O.

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