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Taiwan concerned about China's destabilising actions near Diaoyutai island
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], Feburary 19 (ANI): Taiwan has expressed concerns about the Chinese aggression and destabilising actions near the Diaoyutai islands, after Chinese coast guard ships sailed near the disputed islands.
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Cabinet approves enhanced delegation of financial power to levels below vi
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 17 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved enhanced delegation of financial powers to the tune of up to Rs 200 crore under capital procurement to levels below vice-chief of Armed Forces.
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Philippines threatens 'serious consequences' to rising Chinese aggression
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Manila [Philippines], February 15 (ANI): After China passed a new coast guard law allowing it to shoot at vessels in territories claimed by the communist nation, the Philippines has threatened to order its navy to shoot back at any possible Chinese aggression.
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At Surat's Magdalla, a boat race powered solely with wind
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Surat (Gujarat) [India], February 15 (ANI): A race where boats powered solely with wind energy held in Surat's Magdalla port on Sunday saw enthusiastic participation by locals from coastal areas of Dumas and Hazira.
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Japan debating on response to China's new coast guard law
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Osaka [Japan], February 15 (ANI): Amid the growing belligerence of China in the East and South China Sea following Beijing's enactment of a new coast guard law, Japan is now deliberating on an apt response to the legislation, which is poised to escalate tensions in the region.
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China Coast Guard gains new powers
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Hong Kong, February 15 (ANI): The Chinese government rammed through a new domestic law on 22 January 2021 giving the China Coast Guard (CCG) greater authority, a move that will boost tensions in the South China, East China and Yellow Seas.
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India is giving topmost importance to develop its blue economy: PM Modi
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], February 14 (ANI): India is giving topmost importance to develop its blue economy, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday while inaugurating several projects in Kochi.
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Indian Coast Guard rescues 15 crewmen after fire breaks out at vessel, 3 m
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 14 (ANI): The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and aircrafts deployed for firefighting operations managed to rescue 15 crewmen after a fire broke out at the Offshore supply vessel greatship Rohini off the Mumbai shore in the Arabian Sea on Saturday.
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More than 90 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast
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Tripoli [Libya], February 13 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Friday said that more than 90 illegal migrants have been rescued off the Libyan coast.
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Japan to station coast guard vessel at Ogasawara Islands to check Chinese
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Tokyo [Japan], February 12 (ANI): Japan for the first time will station a coast guard patrol vessel in the Ogasawara Islands, about 1,000km south of Tokyo, to counter Chinese ships.
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As China authorizes use of force by coastguard, Philippines says will depl
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Manila [Philippines], February 11 (ANI): The Philippines will beef up its naval presence in the South China Sea to protect its fisherman, said the country's military chief Cirilito Sobejana, as concerns grow after China passed a law giving power to its coastguard to fire on foreign vessels a
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US, Japan express concern over Chinese assertiveness around Senkaku Island
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 11 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi during a call on Wednesday (local time) expressed concern over increased Chinese assertiveness around the Senkaku Islands following China's enactment of a new coast guar
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