The Administration of President Donald Trump accelerated its North Korea policy review in order to complete it in time for the U.S.–China summit in April. Indications are that the Administration will emphasize improving defense capabilities, particularly ballistic missile defense, augmenting pressure tactics on Pyongyang, and seeking ways to convince Beijing to fully enforce United Nations sanctions.
The southwest monsoon today arrived over Delhi and parts of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh meteorological subdivision, bringing respite to people from sweltering heat and humid weather. Heavy rains lashed many parts, including Delhi and Chandigarh, leaving roads waterlogged.
Bringing massive respite to the scorched national capital by lowering the maximum temperature seven notches below normal, the Southwest Monsoon arrived in Delhi on Thursday with a bang, poured over 100 mm in central Delhi during the day.
Even as many parts of the region experienced a heavy downpour over the past 24 hours, rain statistics for Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh remained deeply in the red for the month of June.