World leaders meet in Switzerland to discuss Ukraine peace roadmap; Russia notably absent
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister says credible peace talks will need Russia’s participation and require ‘difficult compromise’. Dozens of world leaders converged on... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaHow Pakistani chaunsa bonded with Indian kesar mango tree at Pune's peace Hill Garden
The grafting of Pakistani chaunsa mango tree with Indian kesar variety in Pune's peace Hill Garden is more just a horticultural marvel. It will bear the 'fruit of unity'. Key Points
ThePrintIndia can play key role for peace in Ukraine, says Swiss minister
In Davos, national security advisers of several countries discuss peace formula. National security advisers (NSAs) of several countries met in Davos on Sunday... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaNSAs meet in Davos to discuss Ukraine peace formula
National security advisors from various countries gathered in Davos to discuss a peace formula for Ukraine, supporting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's proposal. Switzerland, co-hosting with Ukraine, organized the meeting to back Ukraine's goal of achieving a just and lasting peace. It marks the fourth NSA meeting on the proposed peace formula, following previous sessions in Copenhagen, Jeddah, and Malta. Key Points
Economic TimesMore countries join talks on Ukraine leader's peace formula, but Russia is absent and war grinds on
Leaders of talks on Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's peace formula convened in Davos, with the aim of laying the groundwork for Russia to eventually join discussions, although a resolution remains distant. The meeting saw a growing number of countries participating, with an emphasis on attracting involvement from the Global South. Key Points
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Pope Francis says war is in itself a crime against humanity: ‘Let us not forget’
"Let us not forget this (...) People need peace, the world needs peace," the pope said after the weekly Angelus prayer. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndia has not sent any artillery ammunition to Ukraine: MEA
On Tuesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a useful phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba focusing on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Kyiv's peace formula and ways to advance bilateral ties. The phone conversation came days after Jaishankar paid a five-day visit to Russia during which he held extensive talks with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and called on President Vladimir Putin. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia warns of unsustainable financing and its subsequent debt traps at UNSC
New York [US], November 22 (ANI): At a UN Security Council debate earlier this week, India warned that the international community should be vigilant towards the dangers of unsustainable financing which leads to a vicious cycle of debt traps. “Peace is elusive and development a distant dream if resource crunch continues to exist. Hence, India […] Key Points
ThePrintNobel peace Prize: who has won and who missed out?
The winner of the 2023 Nobel peace Prize will be announced on Oct. 6 in Oslo. Here are some past winners - and one person who did not but should have. Key Points
ReutersNuh clash: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, other leaders appeal for peace
The chief minister said that the kind of situation that has arisen in Nuh, the responsibility of every common citizen towards the society increases further. Khattar also said that no person is above the Constitution of the country. Key Points
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'Not about strategic concerns, it's about human concerns': US envoy Eric Garcetti on Manipur violence
'I don't think it's about strategic concerns, it's about human concerns. You don't have to be an Indian to care when children or individuals die in this sort of violence. We know peace as a precedent for so many good things,' said US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti Key Points
FirstpostManipur peace panel: Kukis unhappy, may not attend meetings; Meiteis welcome move
Multiple sources in the Kuki community claimed that its members in the panel are unlikely to attend the peace panel meetings, while several Meitei members who are included in the committee, welcomed the move. Moreover, with the continuation of Manipur's ethnic strife, around 50,650 men, women and children, displaced in the violence are sheltered in 350 camps. Key Points
Economic TimesManipur: 1 more killed; both Meitei and Kuki groups say will stay away from peace panel
Police confirmed that one person was killed in an incident of firing in Lailoiphai area of Churachandpur district on Monday. The area is located at the hill district’s border with Bishnupur district in the valley. Key Points
The Indian ExpressPM Modi strongly calls for reform of UN
In an address at a G7 session in Hiroshima, Modi wondered why different forums have had to deliberate on issues relating to peace and stability when the UN was formed to deal with these challenges. It is a matter of analysis, why do we have to talk about peace and stability in different forums? Why is the UN, which was started with the idea of establishing peace, not successful in preventing conflicts today? Modi asked. Key Points
Economic TimesExplained: Three situations that could end Russia-Ukraine war
At the moment, Russian and Ukraine appear to have differing opinions about the war’s likely outcome. Ukrainian forces made progress in September 2022 when they retook two Ukrainian regions – Kharkiv and Kherson – that Russia had occupied. | World News Key Points
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C Raja Mohan writes: What Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi can do for peace in Ukraine
While the room for diplomacy in Ukraine is growing, the barriers to peace are very high. But that shouldn't stop Delhi and Beijing from playing a part in ending the war. Key Points
The Indian ExpressSmaller countries fear becoming collateral damage in competition between great powers: UN chief Guterres
Underscores the need to implement the transitional justice mechanism. UN chief Antonio Guterres on Tuesday said as geopolitical tensions rise, global divisions are becoming deeper and more dangerous, and smaller countries fear becoming collateral damage in competition between great powers. Key Points
The Tribune India'Didn't speak loudly...threaten': Nobel Prize panel member's praise for India
Asle Toje, a foreign policy scholar and member of the Nobel peace Prize Committee, is on his India tour. Addressing media, he said that India is destined to be a superpower, adding that PM Modi is the most trusted leader for stopping war and only he can establish peace. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndia, China hold fresh round of military talks
India and China have agreed to maintain peace and tranquility in border areas along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh during a recent high-level military talks. However, no clear forward movement was made in resolving the over three-and-a-half-year friction points. The 21st round of the India-China corps commander level meeting was held on February 19, with both sides sharing their perspectives and committing to maintain communication through military and diplomatic mechanisms. Key Points
Economic TimesGandhi peace Prize 2021 to be conferred on Gita Press: Govt
The Gandhi peace Prize for 2021 has been awarded to Gita Press, Gorakhpur, for its contribution towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violent and other Gandhian methods. The award carries a cash prize of ?1 crore and a citation. The Congress criticised the decision, calling it a "travesty". | Latest News India Key Points
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