Cook Island
Context: The Cook Islands have recently entered into an “Action Plan for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” with China. This agreement aims to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations.
About Cook Island
The Cook Islands, located in the South Pacific Ocean between Tonga and French Polynesia, is a self-governing nation in free association with New Zealand. It comprises 15 islands divided into two groups: the northern group consists of low-lying coral atolls like Penrhyn and Manihiki, while the southern group features larger, volcanic islands such as Rarotonga and Aitutaki. Rarotonga, home to the capital Avarua and most of the population, also hosts the highest point, Te Manga (652 m).
Context: The Cook Islands have recently entered into an “Action Plan for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” with China. This agreement aims to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations.
About Cook Island
The Cook Islands, located in the South Pacific Ocean between Tonga and French Polynesia, is a self-governing nation in free association with New Zealand. It comprises 15 islands divided into two groups: the northern group consists of low-lying coral atolls like Penrhyn and Manihiki, while the southern group features larger, volcanic islands such as Rarotonga and Aitutaki. Rarotonga, home to the capital Avarua and most of the population, also hosts the highest point, Te Manga (652 m).
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https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/amidst-regional-ferment-kurds-quest-for-statehood/article69486675.ece
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https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/where-tariffs-trump-economics/article69487375.ece
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/any-attempt-by-india-to-stop-indus-water-will-be-seen-as-act-of-terror-pakistan/article69486546.ece
6) After terror attack, militaries of India, Pak. on high alert (Page 12)
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1) Pak. shuts airspace, snaps trade relations with India (Page 1)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/any-attempt-by-india-to-stop-indus-water-will-be-seen-as-act-of-terror-pakistan/article69486546.ece
2) Amidst regional ferment, Kurds’ quest for statehood (Page 8)
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/amidst-regional-ferment-kurds-quest-for-statehood/article69486675.ece
3) Where tariffs trump economics (Page 8)
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/where-tariffs-trump-economics/article69487375.ece
4) Is the World Trade Organization still relevant? (Page 9)
https://www.thehindu.com/podcast/is-the-world-trade-organization-still-relevant-the-hindu-parley-podcast/article69487770.ece
5) Pakistan shuts airspace, snaps trade relations (Page 12)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/any-attempt-by-india-to-stop-indus-water-will-be-seen-as-act-of-terror-pakistan/article69486546.ece
6) After terror attack, militaries of India, Pak. on high alert (Page 12)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/speculation-picks-up-on-possible-punitive-strikes-targeting-terrorists/article69487823.ece
7) India revokes visas issued to Pakistan nationals; Foreign Secretary briefs envoys of G-20 nations (Page 13)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pahalgam-terror-attack-india-revokes-visa-services-to-pakistani-nationals-with-immediate-effect/article69486364.ece
8) India to explore options it has ‘never considered’ under Indus Waters Treaty (Page 13)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pahalgam-terror-attack-india-to-explore-never-considered-options-on-indus-waters-treaty/article69487916.ece
9) BSF scales down Beating Retreat ceremony; handshake with Pak. soldiers suspended (Page 13)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bsf-scales-down-beating-retreat-ceremony-handshake-with-pak-soldiers-suspended/article69487452.ece
10) SC gives approval for UGC rules to fight caste-based bias (Page 14)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sc-gives-green-signal-for-notification-of-new-ugc-regulations-to-fight-campus-discrimination/article69486291.ece#:~:text=The%20Supreme%20Court%20on%20Thursday,in%20higher%20educational%20institutions'%20campuses.
11) Supreme Court to examine concerns on POCSO clause (Page 14)
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Pahalgam terror attack: Pakistan shuts airspace, snaps trade relations with India
Pahalgam terror attack: Pakistan retaliates against India's suspension of the Indus Water Treaty with various measures, including closing airspace and reducing diplomatic presence.