Category: Belt and Road Initiative
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What’s behind the bloodiest recent attacks in Pakistan’s Baluchistan province?
Multiple attacks in Pakistan‘s restive southwest have killed at least 38 people, the highest death toll in a 24-hour period blamed on separatists in Baluchistan province in recent years. Gunmen mowed down people after dragging them off buses, cars and trucks. Police and passersby were fatally shot in broad daylight in another district. A railway…
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Who are Pakistan’s ethnic militants fighting for secession?
Updated Aug 26, 2024, 07:32 PM Published Aug 26, 2024, 07:22 PM ISLAMABAD – Separatist militants launched several coordinated attacks in Pakistan’s province of Balochistan, killing at least 39 people, officials said on Monday, in the most widespread assault by ethnic insurgents for years. Here are some facts on the group, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), which claimed…
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Who are Pakistan’s ethnic militants fighting for secession?
A view shows charred vehicles, after separatist militants conducted deadly attacks, according to officials, in Balochistan province, Pakistan, August 26, 2024, in this screengrab obtained from a video. Reuters TV via REUTERS Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (Reuters) – Separatist militants launched several coordinated attacks in Pakistan’s province of Balochistan, killing…
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What’s behind the bloodiest recent attacks in Pakistan’s Baluchistan province?
ISLAMABAD — ISLAMABAD (AP) — Multiple attacks in Pakistan’s restive southwest have killed at least 37 people, the highest death toll in a 24-hour period blamed on separatists in Baluchistan province in recent years. Gunmen mowed down people after dragging them off buses, cars and trucks. Police and passersby were fatally shot in broad daylight…
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‘There is a solution to Gaza for Jews and Arabs alike,’ says prominent lawyer and author – opinion
Prominent lawyer and founder of the ISR, Shraga F. Biran, says the way to ensure peace for Israelis and Gazans depends on American recognition of China as a necessary and positive partner. By ALAN ROSENBAUM AUGUST 24, 2024 09:03 Updated: AUGUST 24, 2024 09:17 Prominent lawyer and founder of the ISR, Shraga F. Biran, says in…
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Chinese Diplomacy in the Middle East: Active and Emerging Roles
Chinese President, Xi Jinping (L) is welcomed by Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (R) at the Palace of Yamamah in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Royal Court of Saudi Arabia / ANADOLU AGENCY / Anadolu via AFP Ali Noureddine This article was translated from Arabic to English Since the launch of the…
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‘There is a solution to Gaza for Jews and Arabs alike’
Prominent lawyer and founder of the ISR, Shraga F. Biran, says the solution to ensure peace for Israelis and Gazans depends on American recognition of China as a necessary and positive partner. By ALAN ROSENBAUM AUGUST 22, 2024 16:56 Updated: AUGUST 22, 2024 17:44 Shraga Biran, president of the Institute for Structural Reforms (ISR). (photo…
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China Prods Pakistan to Ramp Up Security and Governance
James Durso James D. Durso is the Managing Director of Corsair LLC, a supply chain consultancy. In 2013 to2015, he was the Chief Executive Officer of AKM… More Info Premium Content By James Durso – Aug 21, 2024, 11:00 AM CDT China is frustrated with Pakistan’s inability to protect Chinese workers on the China-Pakistan Economic…
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A $2 Trillion Reckoning Looms as Ports Become Pawns in Geopolitics
Video: Bloomberg and Getty Images The gateways to global trade face costly conversions to retool in new era of rivalry, automation and green energy By Bloomberg News August 20, 2024, 5:00 PM UTC For centuries, control of the world’s biggest shipping centers helped expand empires, spark and settle wars, ease poverty and build middle classes…
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Why China is becoming a top choice mediator for global conflicts
As global conflicts simmer, China’s role as a mediator is gaining prominence, with its economic influence and diplomatic connections helping it to foster dialogue. Last month, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Guangzhou. During their talks, Wang reiterated China’s commitment to promoting a political resolution to the Russian war…