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US, Japan hold bilateral security discussions to counter China's coercion
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 5 (ANI): Amid attempts to change the status quo by force in the East and South China Seas by China, the United States and Japan on Thursday held bilateral security discussions on Beijing's Coast Guard Law.
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Japan could fire at foreign official vessels aiming to enter waters near D
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], February 26 (ANI): The Japan Coast Guard could directly fire a weapon against foreign official vessels aiming to land on the Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea, local media reported citing ruling party members on Thursday.
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Indian Coast Guard found boat carrying Rohingya refugees; 8 dead: MEA
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): The Indian coast guard has found a boat adrift in the Andaman Sea carrying Rohingya refugees, including eight people who had died, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.
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Italy's Coast Guard search for missing survivors of capsized migrant boat
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Rome [Italy], February 20 (ANI/Sputnik): The Italian coast guard said on Saturday it saved over 40 irregular migrants on board a boat that capsized off the Lampedusa island in the Mediterranean Sea, with the search operation for the remaining survivors still underway.
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China's new coast guard law might escalate maritime disputes, says US
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 20 (ANI): The United States on Friday expressed concern over China's recently enacted coast guard law, saying it may escalate ongoing territorial and maritime disputes.
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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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Japan debating on response to China's new coast guard law
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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
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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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Indian Coast Guard rescues 15 crewmen after fire breaks out at vessel, 3 m
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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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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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