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US Sanctions on Banks engaged in Iranian oil transactions
United States announced new sanctions against foreign banks that assist Iran sell its oil. The fresh sanctions will target anyone buying Iranian petrochemicals or facilitating payments to Iran, including an Iraqi or Chinese Bank. This has been done to further ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Aleppo: Syrian focus of Revolt against the Government
Aleppo, the city in Syria which was considered relatively safe government bastion, has now become the latest centre of the revolt against President Bashar Al-Assad. It is the largest city in Syria. The capital of Aleppo Governorate is the most ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
India to provide humanitarian food assistance to Yemen
India will provide humanitarian food aid comprising rice to Yemen. The United Nations has urged the international community to help the Arab country in the period of political developments impacting its economy. The first consignment of the grain is scheduled ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
The Indian Embassy in UAE to hold Open Days
The Indian Embassy in UAE decided to organize Open Days on a regular basis on the first Sunday of each month. The move aims to attend to the grievances of the local Indian community regarding consular, community and other matters.
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
India, Kuwait ink MoU to strengthen medical co-operation
India and Kuwait inked MoU. Objective: To strengthen medical co-operation and promote medical tourism b/w the two nations. As per the MoU: Degrees and other qualifications issued by institutions in medicine, including traditional medicine, nursing, medical technicians and paramedical recognized ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
Kurdistan Workers Party
The Kurds live mainly in Turkey, Iran and Iraq and probably number about 25-35 million worldwide. They are the most important ethnic group without a state of their own. They are mostly Sunni Muslims and have their own languages. About ..