President Erdogan of Turkey stops using WhatsApp
WhatsApp said that it was updating its terms of service and privacy policies, and if the new rules are not agreed upon then the user will be blocked on WhatsApp.
Don’t fly in Chinese nationals to India ! – Indian Govt.
The Indian Government has unofficially asked all airlines not to fly in Chinese nationals to India. China has banned Indian fliers to China since November.
High-level Chinese delegation in Nepal to ‘take stock’ of the political situation
A high-level Chinese delegation led by a Vice Minister of the Chinese Communist Party arrived in Kathmandu on 27th December to “take stock” of Nepal’s political situation after the dissolution of Parliament and subsequent split in the ruling Nepal Communist Party, according to a media report.
UAE bans visas for citizens of 13 countries
The United Arab Emirates has banned the issuance of visas to citizens of 13 countries. These include Islamic countries such as Iran, Syria, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
China to build a massive dam on Brahmaputra river
China is planning to build a huge dam on the river Brahmaputra which has its source in Tibet.
‘India’s ban on Chinese apps is a violation of the WTO regulations’ – Misplaced accusations by China
China has protested against the latest ban on its apps by India and has accused India of violating the WTO rules. The Chinese embassy spokesperson said that the issue of national security is being used as an excuse every now and then for banning the apps.
China also entangles the Maldives in a debt trap
China has drawn the Maldives into a debt trap due to its expansionist rogue aspirations. The Maldives has a debt of 3.1 billion dollars. The entire Maldives economy is worth 5 billion dollars.
India-China agree on 5 point consensus to reduce tension at the border
A tense situation has developed in Ladakh due to the intrusion of China and the stand-off of between Indian and Chinese soldiers face to face at Line of Actual Control.
To sign the ‘Hambanthota Port’ agreement with China was a huge mistake – Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka was unable to repay the loan taken from China; as a result, they had to give ‘Hambanthota Port’ on 99-year lease. This contract was a huge mistake.
A senior officer from the Indian High Commission had been summoned in Pakistan
In a statement, the Foreign office said that due to “indiscriminate and unprovoked firing’ in the Rakhchikri Sector of the Line of Control on 6th September, 2020 (Saturday), one civilian sustained serious injuries.