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Row erupts in Hong Kong's biggest opposition party as vice-chairman quits
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Hong Kong, August 11 (ANI): A bitter row has erupted within Hong Kong's biggest opposition party after its vice-chairman and its former lawmaker Lee Wing-tat left the city for the UK last week.
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Afghan Foreign Minister meets US Embassy Charge d' Affaires, discusses Afg
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 10 (ANI): Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammed Haneef Atmar on Tuesday met with Charge d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Kabul Ross Wilson to discuss security developments in the country and the Afghan peace process.
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Pak constitutional body denounces vandalisation of Hindu temple
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 10 (ANI): A Pakistan constitutional body has denounced the vandalisation of a Hindu temple by a frenzied mob early this month in Bhong town of Punjab province, saying demolishing any religious place of worship is a clear violation of Pakistani law.
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ICC to push for cricket's inclusion in Olympics, Los Angeles 2028 'primary
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Dubai [UAE], August 10 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday confirmed its intention to push for cricket's inclusion in the Olympic Games going forward, starting preparations for a bid on behalf of the sport with the primary target being its addition to the Los Angeles 20
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Jharkhand: Police lathi-charge girl students protesting at Dhanbad; enquir
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) [India], August 10 (ANI): Jharkhand Police has allegedly lathi-charged girl students at Dhanbad who were protesting as they were unhappy over the board examination results of class 10 and class 12 declared by the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) and were demanding reconsi
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UNSC recognises importance of enhancing international cooperation to count
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New York [US], August 9 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council on Monday noted concerns about the ongoing threats to maritime security posed by piracy, armed robbery at sea, terrorists' travel and recognised the importance of enhancing international and regional cooperation to counter th
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India bridges differences at UNSC, first-ever outcome document on maritime
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New York [US], August 9 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a statement under India's presidency noting that the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) sets out the legal framework applicable to activities in the oceans, including countering illicit activiti
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US itself is biggest threat to peace, stability in South China Sea: China
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 9 (ANI): After the United States raised the issue of the South China Sea issue at the UN Security Council, China's deputy permanent representative Dai Bing on Monday said the US has itself become the biggest threat to peace and stability in the South China Sea.
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UN Security Council adopts first-ever outcome document on maritime securit
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New York [US] August 9 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a presidential statement at the high-level debate on maritime security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking the first-ever outcome document by the UNSC on the issue of maritime security, source
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Putin proposes maritime security body in UNSC, says Russia will ensure sec
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], August 9 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday suggested the creation of a maritime security body in the United Nations Security Council to address maritime crimes, piracy and maritime terrorism.
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PM Modi proposes five principles for maritime security, says disputes shou
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 9 (ANI): Noting that the joint maritime heritage of the world is facing several types of challenges, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said maritime disputes should be settled peacefully and on the basis of international law.
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Jharkhand BJP demands action against Dhanbad SDM who ordered lathi-charge
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], August 9 (ANI): Jharkhand BJP spokesperson Pratul Shahdeo on Monday demanded the Jharkhand government to take appropriate action against the Dhanbad Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) who allegedly ordered a lathi-charge on protesting students in Dhanbad.
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