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News from South Asia: Torch to reach Everest, "123″ deal back on table, Maoists hope to dissolve monarchy "gracefully", India long-range missile test |
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When it comes to anti-Tibet propaganda, the Chinese government never ceases to amaze me. This story is absolutely preposterous.
Having been held up for a fortnight or so on account of prohibitive weather conditions, the Olympic torch bearers are preparing once again for their "final assault" on Mt. Everest to bring the torch to the top of the world's tallest peak.
Indian PM Manmohan Singh has put some faith back in the US-India "123″ civilian nuclear deal as the government has begun to undertake talks with the leftist parties whose opposition to the deal put the breaks on it last fall.
Maoist leader Prachanda is hoping to meet with Nepal's King Gyanendra to discuss the monarch's "graceful exit" from power. With the Maoists' electoral victory last month, the Maoists are hoping for he king's voluntary resignation stating
"If the king does not respect the people's verdict and thinks of some mischief, that will harm himself, his offspring and the country as well. I hope he will not take any foolish measures."
India has recently tested a long range surface-to-surface ballistic missile capable of traveling 3000 km and penetrating deep into Chinese territory. According to the BBC,
Possession of the Agni-III will give India deep strike capability because it would have Chinese cities like Beijing and Shanghai and the US island base of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean well within its striking range.
Looks like India's still searching for her superpower status.
That's what's going on in South Asia. What's happening in your part of the world?
