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Ukraine’s situation, India’s national interest

While India needs to remind Russia that its actions violate the BRICS Delhi resolution, the UN can assist Ukraine

The Hindu · Feb 28, 2022

IPCC report: Half the world is facing water scarcity, floods and dirty water — large investments are needed for effective solutions

More than half the world’s population faces water scarcity for at least one month every year. Meanwhile, some people have to deal with too much water, while others have access to only poor water quality. That’s billions of people living with drought in Africa and India, facing flood risks in…

The Conversation · Feb 28, 2022

China Is in Awkward Position over Ukraine, Says US Official

US Indo-Pacific policy coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Monday that China was in an awkward position of sustaining ties with Russia during Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, but that Washington wants to keep communication lines with Beijing open. The White House on Sunday called on China to condemn Russia for its…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 28, 2022

Analysis: Can China Help Russia Evade SWIFT Banking Sanctions?

The value of the ruble has plummeted following access restrictions placed on several Russian banks to the SWIFT global bank payments system.

Benzinga · Feb 28, 2022

African states need a vision for relations with the Indo-Pacific

This year sees the 25th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Rim Association. Nine of the organisation’s member states are African, ranging from Somalia in the north west to South Africa in the south. It also includes islands, such as Mauritius, off the western seaboard. It brings together governments, business and…

The Conversation · Feb 28, 2022

Take A Closer Look At A Nio EV Battery Swapping Station In China

The station can put a new fully-charged battery considerably quicker than it would take to charge it.

InsideEVs · Feb 28, 2022

Exclusive-Biden sends former top defense officials to Taiwan in show of support

U.S. President Joe Biden will send a delegation of former senior defense and security officials to Taiwan on Monday, a senior official of his administration said, a sign of support for the island claimed by China after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 28, 2022

China says U.N. rights boss welcome to visit Xinjiang in near future

Wang Yi, China's foreign minister, said on Monday that the U.N. rights chief would be welcome to visit the Xinjiang region in the near future.

Reuters · Feb 28, 2022

Taiwan says inappropriate to link its situation to Ukraine's

It is inappropriate to link Taiwan's situation to that of Ukraine's as the two are completely different and people should not try to manipulate the situation by saying "today's Ukraine is tomorrow's Taiwan", the government said on Monday.

Reuters · Feb 28, 2022

Caixin Top Stories of the Month: The Beginning of the End of the Post-Cold War World Order

Russia’s military operation in Ukraine has sent shockwaves across the globe

Caixin Global · Feb 28, 2022