The U.S. is trying tooth and nail to prove that China’s investments are comprised of hidden debts in Africa, Asia, and South American nations. But China so far is aiming to convince the world that it carries no hidden agenda but to share prosperity with regional and global partners.

Shane Quinn, a British geostrategist, talks about the Japanese advance through southern Malaya to the outskirts of Singapore, as the British position and that of their allies on the Malayan mainland became impossible to hold. Singapore was a fortress in name only.

Instead of cowering and giving in to Hindutva’s mindless violence and exclusionary policies, social groups across India need to show resilience and solidarity with the Muslims and other minorities. The political dynamics of hatred in India have filtered down to bigotry against Muslims.

The conflict in Ukraine risks further deterioration of U.S.-Russia relations and greater escalation if Russia expands its presence in Ukraine or into NATO countries. Russia’s actions have raised wider concerns about its intentions elsewhere in Eastern Europe.

Emily Austin is a Hofstra University alumna who has worked as a television host, actress, model, and sports journalist. Emily has spoken with a number of athletes, including Carlos Boozer, Enes Kanter, Ben McLemore, and Mitchell Robinson, among others.

During PM Khan's visit, he congratulated the Chinese President on the successful holding of the event in a smooth and streamlined manner and emphasized the efficacy of sports as the means of fostering mutual understanding and inclusivity among the people of the world.

Chinese investment in different fields provided a much-needed economic lifeline to a government that was struggling to attract any kind of foreign investment due to internal security issues. The ruling party hailed the start of CPEC as a sign of its political prowess.

The Siachen Glacier was a no-land man's to the southeast of the Karakoram Tract and at the far northern end of the Line of Control, which divides Pakistan's Northern Areas from Indian-controlled Kashmir. Previously, both countries' armies had sent patrols to the glacier.

The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan has raised not only regional security concerns but also distrust and doubts about Pakistan's nuclear security and safety. This skepticism has not recently erupted. In fact, it has been chastised by the world community since Pakistan became a nuclear state.

In Pakistan, the extraordinary powers of the Army have done some damage – only less affordable. An odd COAS rode roughshod over the institutions – civil and military. Many respected chiefs however did believe in the wisdom of political oversight.

Measures to expand and diversify the country’s export market will in turn result in employment opportunities in the country. Moreover, the export earnings, necessary for balancing import payments, will increase, thereby, reducing the trade deficit.

A key defense of 2008 Malegaon blast accused Lt Col Shrikant Prasad Purohit, who stepped out of Taloja jail in Navi Mumbai Wednesday after being granted bail by the Supreme Court, was that he had infiltrated radical Hindutva groups as an intelligence officer.