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India reiterates call for rule of democratic transition in Myanmar at 3rd
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 18 (ANI): India at the third Quad Ministerial Meeting on Thursday reiterated upholding the rule of law and a transition to democracy in Myanmar, whose military recently took over the country in a coup, arrested its civilian leaders including Aung San Suu Kyi an
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Chinese govt mulling ways to prevent minors from studying abroad: Report
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], February 18 (ANI): The Chinese government is trying to build a "mechanism to discourage minors from studying abroad" as increasing number of residents are moving out of the country for study, South China Morning Post reported.
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Ahead of Quad meeting, PM Modi speaks with 'good friend' Scott Morrison, d
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Feburary 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison and said he looks forward to working together for peace, prosperity and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting: Quad partners are strong supporters of AS
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Canberra [Australia], February 18 (ANI): Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad partners are strong supporters of ASEAN centrality within a region in which all countries are sovereign, independent and resilient, said the Australian government on Thursday in the Department of Foreign Affairs
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US Security Adviser, UK counterpart discuss situation in Afghanistan, Myan
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], February 18 (ANI/Sputnik): US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and his UK counterpart, Stephen Lovegrove, have discussed the situation in Afghanistan and Myanmar, as well as issues related to China and Iran, the White House said.
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Southeast Asia's support for US over China increased under Biden admn: Rep
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Singapore, February 18 (ANI): Southeast Asia's support for the United States has likely increased with the winning of Joe Biden in the presidential elections, according to an annual survey by Singaporean think tank ISEAS Yusof-Ishak Institute.
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Taiwan's deal to receive 5 mln Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines foiled by
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], February 18 (ANI): Taiwan was close to receiving 5 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine late last year but the deal was called off due to interferences from outside sources, said Chen Shih-Chung, Taiwan Health Minister.
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China recruits Uyghurs to spy on their own while abroad: Report
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Xinjiang [China], February 17 (ANI): China's crackdown on Uyghurs and other minorities have had devastating consequences within its borders. Reports have now emerged that members of the Uyghur community are being forced by Beijing authorities to spy on their own while abroad.
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US companies reducing exposure to Chinese textile firms amid concerns over
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], February 17 (ANI): US companies are reducing their exposure to China's textile and clothing suppliers with Washington remaining committed to combating forced labour issues, South China Morning Post reported citing trade data and an industry expert.
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Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested again: Report
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Hong Kong, February 17 (ANI): Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-Ying has been arrested again in connection with the case related to 12 Hong Kongers who tried to flee to Taiwan, South China Morning Post reported citing local newspaper he owns.
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Canadian opposition demands 2022 Olympics relocated from China amid Uyghur
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], February 17 (ANI): Canada's main opposition party -- the Conservative Party -- on Tuesday urged the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau-led government to pressure the International Olympic Committee to move the 2022 Winter Olympics out of Beijing, arguing China is committing genoc
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Kiev thwarts effort of Chinese firm to acquire Ukrainian engine manufactur
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Kyiv [Ukraine], Feburary 17 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thwarted the long-running effort of a China-backed firm to acquire the Ukrainian helicopter and jet engine manufacturer Motor Sich.
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