India's Counter-Terrorism Cooperation, Afghanistan's Seismic Risk, and India-UAE Relations
India is enhancing counter-terrorism cooperation with Bahrain and the EU, targeting global terror entities and financing. The article also covers Operation Sindoor, India-UAE cultural initiatives, the impact of US sanctions on Russian oil imports, and Afghanistan's high earthquake risk due to its tectonic location.
The article highlights India's strengthened counter-terrorism cooperation with Bahrain and the European Union, focusing on intelligence sharing, capacity building, and combating terror financing. Both India and the EU have agreed to target globally proscribed terrorists and entities, including Hafeez Saeed, Dawood Ibrahim, and groups like Lashkar-e-Tayibba and Jaish-e-Mohammad. The article also discusses Operation Sindoor, India's recent retaliatory strikes against terror locations in Pakistan and PoK. Additionally, it covers India-UAE relations, with plans for an India House in Abu Dhabi and the UAE's move to recognize yoga as a competitive sport. The impact of US sanctions on Russian oil imports is analyzed, noting a sharp drop in exports to India and the threat of secondary sanctions. Lastly, the article addresses Afghanistan's vulnerability to earthquakes, explaining its tectonic setting and the need for improved resilience and early warning systems.
