China Conducts Pre-Feasibility Surveys For $300 Million Rail Project in Nepal
The rail project worth $300 million dollars is underway in Nepal. China has just initiated the roadwork for connecting Lhasa to Kathmandu and finally to Lumbini via the railway line. Lumbini falls close to the India-Nepal border. Moreover, Shen Shiwei, CGTN news producer, and BRI analyst on China overseas political and economic stakes uploaded pictures […]
China Approves 300 hectare Business Park in Bangladesh, Beijing Hustles to get the Work Done
China has given permission to begin work on a 300ha business park in Bangladesh. It has taken over five years for china to initiate the project. Furthermore, the Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ), will be executed near the southeastern port of Chittogram. Historical Background Similarly, Sheikh Hasina, the prime minister of Bangladesh first proposed […]
“Germany is taking advantage of the US” – President Trump
The Trump administration has decided to decrease US troops stationed in Germany. Currently, Germany has approximately 34,000 troops are currently stationed. The United States President, Donald Trump has been criticizing Germany on various issues. Top of the list is less expenditure on defence. Moreover, NATO\’s recommendation of defence spending is 2% of total GDP. The […]
Postal Balloting Begins in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s General Elections In November 2018, the date changed to 5th January 2019. This was due to President Maithripala Sirisena dissolving parliament during a constitutional crisis. There were calls for snap elections. However, the Supreme Court later suspended the dissolution and ordered a halt to it, effectively moving the election\’s date back to 2020. […]
India Receives Five Rafale Fighter Jets
A new shipment of Jets India has received five new Rafale fighter jets. As part of India’s deal with France from 2016. Yesterday, around 2 PM these five aircraft touched down at the Indian airbase at Ambala. Jets flew from Istres, France had a stopover Al Dhafra, UAE, and finally reached Ambala, India. Additionally, the […]