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Central Asia: Facing 5 Assertive Presidents, Germany’s Scholz Gets Rebuffed on Ukraine
3 months ago

Central Asia: Facing 5 Assertive Presidents, Germany’s Scholz Gets Rebuffed on Ukraine

The Diplomat  

Olaf Scholz’s visit to Central Asia from September 15 to 17 was long overdue. Oil, Green Hydrogen, and Critical Raw Materials This prioritization came as no surprise: Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are the region’s demographic and economic powerhouses – and Germany’s most important trade partners in Central Asia. Germany’s main development agency, GIZ, for example, cooperates with four Central Asian governments …

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Mars Transit in Gemini 2024: Be assertive in your communication style
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mars Transit in Gemini 2024: Be assertive in your communication style

Hindustan Times  

On August 26, 2024, at 3:40 PM, Mars will move into the dynamic sign of Gemini. Mars, being a fierce and passionate planet, adds energy and motivation where Gemini resides, impacting our work, money, relationships, and wellness. Mars Transit in Gemini 2024: Be assertive in your communication style Aries: You may need to make snap decisions, especially in negotiations. Mars’s …

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Shobha Sengupta | The rise and rise of the female human: Assertive, confident, fulfilling potential…
5 months, 1 week ago

Shobha Sengupta | The rise and rise of the female human: Assertive, confident, fulfilling potential…

Deccan Chronicle  

In today’s times, we witness a phenomenon: a new kind of woman. “Surely this is the reason why divorce rates are going up?” The successful, assertive woman is often seen as “aggressive”, her ability to negotiate seen as her “quarrelsome nature”. The husbands of these “forward” women are often pitied by both men and other women: “Imagine being married to …

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ACC’s Phillips touts financial gains, intent to fight lawsuits in assertive stance for the future
5 months, 2 weeks ago

ACC’s Phillips touts financial gains, intent to fight lawsuits in assertive stance for the future

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Phillips, preparing for his fourth full season leading the ACC, pulled back the curtain a bit on a league that he described as “aggressive” in battling a growing revenue gap behind its Big Ten and Southeastern Conference peers. … That will continue, not only what we’ve …

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Andhra Pradesh women assertive but tight-lipped about their vote
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh women assertive but tight-lipped about their vote

Deccan Chronicle  

VISAKHAPATNAM: Both YSRC and TD parties are actively seeking support from the 2.02 crore women voters in Andhra Pradesh. Additionally, the YSR Congress Party has been implementing welfare schemes that support women aged 45 years from SC, ST, BC, and minority communities. Jagan Mohan Reddy has assured that financial assistance extended under YSR Cheyutha scheme to women aged between 45 …

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Macron outlines his vision for Europe to become an assertive global power as war in Ukraine rages on
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Macron outlines his vision for Europe to become an assertive global power as war in Ukraine rages on

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron warned Thursday that Europe could “die” if it fails to build its own robust defense as Russia’s war in Ukraine rages on, or if it fails to undertake major trade and economic reforms to compete with China and the U.S. Macron urged Europeans to become more ambitious in a fast-changing world to face the …

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ISL 2023-24: FC Goa keeps second-place finish hopes alive with assertive 4-1 win against Chennaiyin
8 months, 3 weeks ago

ISL 2023-24: FC Goa keeps second-place finish hopes alive with assertive 4-1 win against Chennaiyin

The Hindu  

FC Goa intensified its pursuit of a second-place finish in the Indian Super League 2023-24 league stages with a clinical 4-1 win against Chennaiyin FC at the Fatorda Stadium tonight. Chennaiyin FC, which is already into the playoffs, began the game strongly, as a strike by Rahim Ali in the 13th minute meant that they got a foot ahead in …

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Empower your relationship: 10 key steps to boost assertiveness and strengthen communication
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Empower your relationship: 10 key steps to boost assertiveness and strengthen communication

Hindustan Times  

Being straightforward, honest, and polite in communication with others is the definition of assertiveness; it does not entail being pushy or confrontational. Your big picture may include wanting a harmonious relationship, supporting your partner's desires or creating a compassionate, warm and loving relationship. Step 3: Ground your communication in empathy, compassion and love Assertiveness is communicating in a way where …

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Rishi Sunak warns Britain must 'protect ourselves' as ministers prepare to blame China for huge cyberattack on election watchdog and 'impersonating' MPs - but Beijing claims it is the victim of hackin
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak warns Britain must 'protect ourselves' as ministers prepare to blame China for huge cyberattack on election watchdog and 'impersonating' MPs - but Beijing claims it is the victim of hackin

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak warned that Britain must 'defend ourselves' today as ministers prepare to blame China for cyberattacks on the elections watchdog and MPs. Ministers are poised to blame China for cyberattacks on the elections watchdog and MPs Rishi Sunak pointed to the 'increasingly assertive' behaviour by Beijing branding the Asian power the 'greatest state-based threat to our economic security' Deputy …

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Nato may have to deal with more assertive China in far north – report
1 year, 2 months ago

Nato may have to deal with more assertive China in far north – report

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Meanwhile, a US defence adviser …

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The art of being polite yet asserting oneself in the office
1 year, 3 months ago

The art of being polite yet asserting oneself in the office

Live Mint  

I struggle to say no to my boss if he asks me to stay beyond my work hours. As a caregiver to my ailing mother, I have multiple responsibilities at home but I simply can’t get myself to speak up at work,” says a 31-year-old Mumbai-based marketing professional, who prefers to stay anonymous. “My inner voice constantly pushes me to …

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Asked about assertive China, Eric Garcetti says India, US to deter any bad actor
1 year, 4 months ago

Asked about assertive China, Eric Garcetti says India, US to deter any bad actor

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India and the United States stand together to uphold international law and a rules-based order and to deter “any bad actor”, US ambassador Eric Garcetti said on Friday against the backdrop of China’s assertive behaviour in territorial disputes across the region. I would say also in the area of our people-to-people ties, whether it’s opening two new consulates, …

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Palau leader stresses need for US help to deter China’s assertive move in the Pacific
1 year, 6 months ago

Palau leader stresses need for US help to deter China’s assertive move in the Pacific

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The Pacific island nation of Palau needs U.S. help to deter China’s “unwanted activities” around its coasts, its leader said Thursday and repeated his government’s determination to maintain diplomatic ties with Taiwan. Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Jr. told a news conference in Tokyo that three Chinese boats have made “uninvited” entries into his country’s waters since he took …

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More assertive CM Jagan blew conch for Big Battle 2024 in Andhra Pradesh
2 years ago

More assertive CM Jagan blew conch for Big Battle 2024 in Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Year 2022 was the hottest political period for AP in which Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan took political tongue-lashing to its peak. In March 2022, the Jagan government got a big jolt when the AP high court directed it to take forward the development of Amaravati as the capital city and the capital region within six …

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New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern says China has changed under President Xi, has become 'more assertive'
2 years ago

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern says China has changed under President Xi, has become 'more assertive'

Firstpost  

China has made some bold geopolitical moves in the Pacific, first by signing a security pact with the Solomon Islands and then attempting to get 10 Pacific nations to sign a sweeping agreement covering everything from security to fisheries Wellington, New Zealand: Reflecting on her five years as New Zealand’s leader, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said China has undoubtedly become …

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New Zealand PM Ardern says China has become 'more assertive'
2 years ago

New Zealand PM Ardern says China has become 'more assertive'

The Hindu  

Reflecting on her five years as New Zealand's leader, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said China has undoubtedly become more assertive in the region over that time but cautioned that building relationships with small Pacific nations shouldn't become a game of one-upmanship. “I think if I stand back and look at the region as a whole and some of the changes …

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New Zealand PM Ardern says China has become ‘more assertive’
2 years ago

New Zealand PM Ardern says China has become ‘more assertive’

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Reflecting on her five years as New Zealand’s leader, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said China has undoubtedly become more assertive in the region over that time, but cautioned that building relationships with small Pacific nations shouldn’t become a game of one-upmanship. “I think if I stand back and look at the region as a whole and …

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Germany’s Scholz makes difficult visit to assertive China
2 years, 2 months ago

Germany’s Scholz makes difficult visit to assertive China

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Chancellor Olaf Scholz is making his first visit to China as German leader this week, a diplomatically delicate trip while Germany and the European Union work on their strategy toward an increasingly assertive and authoritarian Beijing. It is also accompanied by rising tensions over Taiwan and follows a U.N. report that said Chinese human rights violations against Uyghurs …

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'That's Not Really Me', Says Jaishankar When Asked About His Assertive Stance on India's Foreign Policy
2 years, 2 months ago

'That's Not Really Me', Says Jaishankar When Asked About His Assertive Stance on India's Foreign Policy

News 18  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is currently on a two-day official trip to Egypt for his first bilateral visit, interacted with the Indian community in Cairo on Saturday. During the interaction, Jaishankar was asked about his assertive stance in upholding India’s foreign policy positions. The seasoned diplomat, who has been at the forefront to explain India’s decision of continuing …

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No, you don’t have to push people around to be assertive
2 years, 3 months ago

No, you don’t have to push people around to be assertive

Live Mint  

Anita Upadhyay, a 26-year-old media professional from Mumbai, was told by her friends that she needed to be more assertive with her toxic in-laws and fight for what she wanted. "My therapist told me that this wasn't assertiveness, but aggression and that assertiveness actually meant something else," she says, adding that she realised that she could be calm, composed and …

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How India’s Defence Indigenisation Can Be the Backbone for Strong, Assertive Foreign Policy
2 years, 4 months ago

How India’s Defence Indigenisation Can Be the Backbone for Strong, Assertive Foreign Policy

News 18  

On September 2, 2022, the Indian Navy, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, commissioned INS Vikrant, the first indigenous aircraft carrier built at the cost of Rs 23,000 crore. The Modi government implemented it and increased drastically after the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020, following the unprecedented situations like the Covid-19 pandemic and the Galwan clashes, which resulted in …

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India's Response to Sri Lankan Crisis is Sign of a Rising and Assertive India
2 years, 5 months ago

India's Response to Sri Lankan Crisis is Sign of a Rising and Assertive India

News 18  

Just a few months ago, Sri Lanka watchers were busy spending ink on declaring India as a sore loser in the race for influence to China. Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar has also expressed his views that it doesn’t look like Sri Lanka will get into a full-blown refugee crisis as India’s attempt is to extend economic …

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Sorry, Josh Hawley, the left doesn't hate masculinity — women just don't want to make you a sandwich
3 years, 2 months ago

Sorry, Josh Hawley, the left doesn't hate masculinity — women just don't want to make you a sandwich

Salon  

Because right-wingers are nothing if not unoriginal, Josh Hawley, the Republican senator from Missouri, is centering his likely doomed 2024 presidential bid on the played "feminists are man-haters" schtick. And by "courage," it's hardly likely Hawley's intended audience is imagining the true courage of a young drag queen performing for the first time or the men at NBC News who …

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Anand K. Sahay | Assertive Sonia helps, but Cong's G-23 issues remain
3 years, 2 months ago

Anand K. Sahay | Assertive Sonia helps, but Cong's G-23 issues remain

Deccan Chronicle  

Sonia Gandhi seems to have settled the question for now: she is a hands-on president of her party, no question. The principal reason the G-23 don’t cut much ice with the party’s rank and file, although many of them are high-profile individuals with liberal values, is that their members were silent spectators and enjoyed the fruits of power dispensed by …

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