Just in: Pakistan reacts to remarks made by Russian Senator Igor Morozov of Pakistan-Ukraine Nuclear nexus; Pak foreign ministry says, 'It is without any rationale, & is entirely inconsistent with the spirit of Pakistan-Russia relations. Seeking clarification on this from Moscow'

This beauty. Let’s see who can guess the species.

Op-piece by former foreign sec Harsh Vardhan Shringla who is chief coordinator of India’s G20 presidency.
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Today for #Pacific Outlook , Dr Tess Newton Cain looks at the announcement of the date for #Fiji elections, more judicial concerns in #Kiribati , frustrations in #Bougainville and #Pacific delegations heading to #COP27 #Pacific Hub
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Latest post-academia idea: write a campus novel in the style of Cormac McCarthy.

Including, let’s not forget, Twitter co-investor E. Musk.

Not sure what Murwillumbah did to deserve this.

Chinese diplomat in spotlight after violence in Manchester was involved in previous brawl with Taiwanese officials - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2022-11-0…

Continuing the long standing position, India opts out of supporting China's Belt & Road Initiative at the SCO communique issued after 21st Meeting of the Council of Heads of Governments:

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The foreign partners are correct.

Quite a call from the former head of India’s foreign service - and veteran China watcher / wrangler.

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Surely it is not beyond the capacity of a Western state or two to outbid the Russians for their services?

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Indonesia is studying the establishment of an Opec-like cartel for nickel & other key battery metals, highlighting the geopolitical confidence of nations that are rich in resources needed for EV
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Dr Jaishankar will represent India at the SCO council of heads of government meeting, held online. I wonder who else will attend. mea.gov.in/press-releases…

Policemen walk away from a burning bike during the violence in Delhi after the death of Indira Gandhi. The police turned mute spectators as mobs echoed the slogan, “Khoon ka badla khoon se!”.

A reporter’s account of 1984 anti-Sikh violence: bit.ly/3GDmUH2

Turkey and Ukraine calling Russia's bluff; are they really planning on to opening fire on civilian ships carrying grain?