India deploys S-400. Will India be Sanctioned by the U.S.? | SANn
According to Indian media reports, Russia has started delivery of S-400 Triumf air defence systems to India. The S-400 is known as Russia's most advanced long range surface-to-air missile defence system. India has started deploying these missiles along Pakistani and Chinese border. The air defence system would give India an edge in South Asian skies as it can take out targets (aircraft and cruise missiles) from a distance of 400 km. In October 2018, despite a warning from Trump Administration, India had signed a 5 billion dollars deal with Russia to buy 5 units of S-400. The supply will put India at risk of sanctions from the U.S. under a 2017 American law (Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act - CAATSA) aimed at deterring countries from buying military equipment from Russia, (North Korea and Iran). Check out our website: https://www.southasiannewsnetwork.com/
According to CNN, the United States killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike in Afghanistan on 31 July. Zawahiri, 71, was a visible international symbol of al-Qaeda especially after the US had killed Osama bin Laden, 11 years ago.
In a televised speech President Joe Biden confirmed the death of al-Zawahiri. According to Taliban Spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid, "an air strike was carried out on a residential house in Sherpur area of Kabul city."
Zabiullah Mujahid further said that Afghanistan "strongly condemns this attack on any pretext and calls it a clear violation of international principles and the Doha Agreement."
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Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz has told the Munich Security Conference on 20 February that in the future, the Palestinians would be an entity, but not a full-fledged state.
"Eventually we will find ourselves in a two entity solution, in which we respect the Palestinian sovereignty and governance, but yet we will be respected for our security needs," he said.
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After buying Twitter, Elon Musk has now said he will buy Coca-Cola to put the 'cocaine' back in.
On 26 April, Elon Musk had bought a 100 % stake in Twitter for approximately $44 billion, all in cash.
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Sri Lanka, on 16 August, has cleared the arrival of Chinese research and survey vessel Yuan Wang 5 in Hambantota, a strategic deep-sea port which India refers to as 'India's doorstep'. Indian media has called the vessel as "spy ship."
Yuan Wang, which according to Indian sources, is a ballistic missile and satellite tracking ship, will dock at Hambantota for a week with effect from 16 August.
According to Indian Ministry of External Affairs, India "carefully monitors any development having bearing on its security and economic interests." China termed India's security concerns over the vessel visit as "senseless" and asked India "not to disturb normal exchanges" between Sri Lanka and China.
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A targeted U.S. strike in the heart of Baghdad claims the life of an Iran-linked militia commander, suspected of orchestrating attacks on Americans. This rare operation in the Iraqi capital intensifies concerns of a broader regional conflict. Despite previous U.S. actions in Iraq and Syria, this strike, centrally located, draws heightened attention. The targeted militia, under Iraqi army command, prompts swift and angered responses from Baghdad, citing the undermining of bilateral agreements with Washington.
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US President Joe Biden has said he plans to run for a second term in 2024, but is not yet ready to announce his candidacy. In a casual interview with US broadcaster NBC prior to the annual White House Easter children's party, Biden confirmed his intention to run for another four-year term.
The president's comments come amid rumours that he may wait until July, when the new campaign fundraising quarter begins, to maximise the amount of time he can gather donations before having to disclose them publicly.
Donald Trump has already announced his candidacy, which means the opponents of last election will be again pitched for a rematch in 2024.
Biden is already the oldest US president in history at 80 years old. He will be 86 at the end of his second term.
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The 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament will start at Al-Khor's Al-Bayt Stadium on 20 November and will end 28 days later at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Doha on 18 December.
32 teams will compete in the tournament that will be played out in 64 matches. The teams include the current World Cup holders France, 5-times champions Brazil and hosts Qatar.
Brazil are one of the top favourites to win this time. Argentina, Portugal, England, France and Germany are other top contenders.
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Governor Punjab has refused to sign 4 bills approved by Punjab Provincial Assembly after raising objections. The Governor used his powers under Article 116 of the Constitution and returned the bills to the Assembly suggesting amendments.
The bills which have been returned by the Governor include Punjab Ministers' Salaries, Allowances & Privileges Bill 2022, Punjab Ehsas Programme Bill 2022, Punjab Local Government Bill 2021 and Urdu Language Act.
Regarding Punjab Ministers' Salaries, Allowances and Privileges Bill 2022, the Governor raised objection that it would incur burden on the financial kitty. Reportedly, the Governor's objection to this bill has been well received by the general public.
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India has officially become the world's most populous country, surpassing China's population of 1.412 billion in the 1960s.
According to a census conducted at the end of 2022, India's population has reached a staggering 1.417 billion individuals, setting an all-time record.
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