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Ayatollah Khamenei signals possible negotiations with the US: A brief history of Iran-US ties

Written by Manasvi KalraIranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei last Tuesday (August 27) commented on possibly re-opening negotiations with the United States on nuclear cooperation, saying there was “no harm” in engaging with the “enemy”.Although Khamenei said the enemy should not be trusted, he said there was “no barrier” to engaging with Washington.The last time the countries seemed close to bilateral cooperation was in 2015, when Iran and Western countries signed a deal. The Joint Compr...

India adds 3 new Ramsar sites: What are wetlands, why do they matter for the environment?

(Written by Manasvi Kalra)Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced three new Ramsar sites in Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh earlier this month, taking the total of such sites in India to 85. The new additions are the Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary and the Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, and the Tawa Reservoir in Madhya Pradesh.Ramsar sites are also known as wetlands of international importance. The Ramsar convention, which led to their establishment, has been a landmark in raising...