Articles by Vasudevan Sridharan

Vasudevan covers geopolitics for International Business Times UK. He started his journalistic career with Indian daily The New Indian Express. Following a brief stint with NDTV 24/7 and CNN-IBN, Vasudevan ventured into online journalism with International Business Times. He holds two Masters - in Electronic Media from Anna University Chennai, India and in International Journalism from Cardiff University, the UK.

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Iran is turning Lebanon into 'missile factory' says Israeli military

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) warns of Iran's interference and growing Hezbollah influence in Lebanon.

Jan 29, 2018

Israel Iran

North Korean regime will 'be removed from map' if nuclear weapons are used, warns Seoul

South Korea's defence minister said his country will not drop its guard despite signs of improving ties with the Kim Jong-un regime.

Jan 29, 2018

South Korea North Korea

Afghanistan Kabul military academy attack

Coordinated gunfire and bombings rock Kabul military outpost killing 11 soldiers

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack, which comes close on the heels of a deadly suicide bombing.

Jan 29, 2018

Afghanistan

Turkey asks US to withdraw from Syrian town of Manbij as both sides decide to de-escalate tension

Turkey said it is mandatory for the American personnel stationed in Manbij to "withdraw" and urged Washington to undertake "more concrete steps rather than words".

Jan 28, 2018

Turkey

Duterte's advice to Suu Kyi: Ignore the 'noisy bunch' of human rights activists

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte feels "pity" about the situation Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi finds herself in regarding the Rohingya criticism.

Jan 28, 2018

Rohingya Muslims

Why is Xi Jinping cracking down on China's 'black societies' in fresh anti-corruption drive?

China's Xi Jinping has launched a anti-corruption drive targeting the "black societies", the nexus between the mafia and corrupt government officials.

Jan 28, 2018

Putin critic Navalny's office raided after he called for rallies against 'thieves, bigots and perverts'

Russian police raided opposition leader Alexei Navalny's office after he called for a mass protest against "thieves, bigots and perverts in power".

Jan 28, 2018

Vladimir Putin Moscow

Is fresh bout of unrest staring at Kashmir after Indian Army's killing of two civilians?

Two youngsters were shot dead in Kashmir's Shopian district, leading to protests in India's volatile state.

Jan 28, 2018

Citing Islam, Duterte jokes he could offer '42 virgins' to boost Philippines' tourism industry

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's sexist joke has angered women's rights groups, with some of them saying the remarks are "extremely worrying".

Jan 28, 2018

Philippines Human rights

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South Korea to press on with joint military drill despite Olympics diplomacy

Seoul has hinted that the strength of the joint military exercises will not be scaled down - a move that is likely to anger North Korea.

Jan 26, 2018

North Korea South Korea

PM Narendra Modi brought 10 Asian leaders and showcased India's military might for Republic Day

Heads of state or government from 10 Asean countries took part as the country marked its 69th Republic Day on 26 January.

Jan 26, 2018

India

Donald Trump tells Piers Morgan: 'I am often the least racist person anybody is going to meet'

US president Donald Trump said he would be ready to apologise for re-tweeting anti-Muslims videos posted by the far-right Britain First.

Jan 26, 2018

Donald Trump Theresa May

South Korean hospital fire kills at least 33, president holds emergency meet

The blaze engulfed major sections of the Sejong Hospital in the southeastern city of Miryang early on Friday, 26 January.

Jan 26, 2018

South Korea

Padmaavat controversy: Violence spreads across north India following movie release

Rioters clashed with police and even burnt buses in their protest against the Bollywood period drama.

Jan 25, 2018

Benjamin Netanyahu to travel to Russia for a quick meeting with Vladimir Putin

Although the agenda for the meeting is not known, Syria and Iran's presence in the strife-torn region are expected to figure.

Jan 25, 2018

Vladimir Putin Israel Russia

Mother-daughter duo tortured and gang-raped by 10 of their relatives at gunpoint in Pakistan

The victims were robbed, and when they tried to resist, they were physically and sexually abused in Muzaffargarh.

Jan 25, 2018

Pakistan

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Will Turkish and US forces end up in a direct face-off in Syria's Afrin during Kurdish offensive?

Presidents Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call discussing Turkey's ongoing military campaign in Syria.

Jan 25, 2018

Donald Trump Turkey Islamic State

Pakistan's Senate body recommends public hanging of convicts who rape minors

Pakistan's Senate Standing Committee on Interior has sought an amendment to the consitution to allow public hanging of rapists.

Jan 25, 2018

Pakistan

Donald Trump slaps more sanctions on North Korea, move likely to anger Kim Jong-un

16 North Korean individuals, six vessels and nine entities are targeted in the latest round of sanctions by the US Treasury Department.

Jan 25, 2018

North Korea Donald Trump

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Video: Jim Mattis watches Indonesian troops chop king cobras' heads and drink their blood

The visiting US Secretary of Defence was also treated to a range of martial arts skills by Indonesian soldiers.

Jan 24, 2018

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