The international influence of China has skyrocketed recently. This is a global power now ranking as the world’s second largest economy and striving for the leading global role in all the spheres of modern life. The geopolitical posture of the Chinese state, mostly determined by its traditional ambiguity, is based on its strong diplomacy and […]
Governor inaugurates Ladakh International Centre at Leh
Leh, June 13, (Scoop News)- N.N. Vohra, Governor, today, inaugurated the Ladakh International Centre (LIC) at Leh. This Centre has been conceived and established by Ambassador P. Stobdan, an eminent scholar and diplomat who belongs to Ladakh, with the objective of providing a platform for holding conferences, seminars, dialogues, workshops, exhibitions, informal discussions and researches […]
Chinese military establishes “air defense zone” to exercise it right to self defense in case of attack
On November 24, 2013 the Chinese military announced the establishment of what it calls a “defensive area” in the East China sea to protect itself from perceived threats in the region. According to the news brief: “China has established its first air defense identification zone in accordance with Chinese law and international practices to safeguard […]
Kenya: Security Forces try to Defeat Al-Shabab Militants
By Bernard Momanyi – As the battle with al-Shabab militants at a Nairobi shopping mall entered its third day, judges at the International Criminal Court allowed Kenya’s deputy president, William Ruto, to fly home to deal with the crisis. So far, 69 people are known to have been killed and more than 170 others injured […]
International Festival of Buddhist Heritage of Ladakh began at Leh
Leh, September 16(Scoop News)- The 2nd International Festival of Buddhist Heritage of Ladakh began here today with great festivity at Sindhu Sanskriti Kendre (SSK) which was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Ghulam Nabi Azad. The festival is supported by Ministry of Tourism, J&K State, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council ( […]
Ladakhi people for restoration of Aksaichin area, stands with Army
Leh(Ladkh), May 4 (Scoop News) -District Congress Committee, Leh (Ladakh) in a convention expressed concern over the Chinese incursion in Ladakh Depsang area which is an attempt by Chinese authorities having twin purpose to divert the international attention from the worsening internal situation in Tibet and to disturb India’s infrastructural developments such as roads, buildings […]