Ayman Al Zawahiri is reported to have been killed in a smooth ‘surgical missile strike’ by the USA, firing two Hellfire R9X missiles on the target, and apparently without any collateral damage.
Since ancient times, people in India have had a tradition of performing their duties — even in partial disregard of their rights and privileges. Since time immemorial, an individual’s “kartavya” — the performance of one’s duties towards society, his/her country and his/her parents — was emphasised.
China is a brilliant case study to illustrate how globalization can change the fortune of a nation and how overwhelming economic dependence on a nation can increase the vulnerability of the rest. Today, any disruption in China can disrupt the global economy.
Despite countries with exactly opposite cultures, America and Iran do not maintain political equanimity at this point in time. Donald Trump remains utterly suspicious at Iran’s nuclear agenda.
Saudi Arabia has been in the center of news for its execution of 37 people in recent days. As many as 33 people were reported to be followers of the Shiite sect.