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President-elect Donald Trump has selected former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker to be the U.S. ambassador to NATO. Whitaker, a staunch Trump ally with limited foreign policy experience, will represent the U.S. to the alliance that Trump has frequently criticized.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Guyana during his visit, the first by an Indian head of state in over 50 years. Modi praised the community for their contributions across sectors and highlighted the strong bond between India and Guyana despite the distance.
Pakistan has decided to launch a comprehensive military operation in Balochistan province to counter terrorism and address security challenges. The operation aims to target terrorist organizations, including the BLA and BLF, responsible for attacks on civilians and disrupting economic progress.
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met on the sidelines of the G20 summit to discuss recent troop disengagement in Demchok and Depsang. They reviewed the progress made and explored future steps to enhance bilateral relations while also addressing global issues.
An Israeli airstrike on a residential area in Beirut killed at least five people, as the U.S. continues efforts to broker a ceasefire. This follows a weekend of escalated attacks and comes ahead of planned talks between U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein and Lebanese officials.
Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong expressed support for the Air India-Vistara merger, seeing it as a pivotal moment for Indian aviation. Singapore Airlines, now holding a 25.1% stake in Air India, aims to help elevate the airline's position within the market. The merger, celebrated in New Delhi, combines a fleet of 300 aircraft and over 30,000 employees.