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China's Wang warns US over support to Philippines in sea dispute
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea, China issued a warning to the United States, urging it to refrain from endorsing or condoning the Philippines' actions in the region.
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Emergency situation declared in Israel for next 48 hours
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Israel has declared an emergency for the next 48 hours amid the country's escalating tensions with Lebanon, and attacks from Hezbollah.
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Amid escalating tensions, Philippines demands China to halt "dangerous act
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Notably, Beijing and Manila have had heightened maritime confrontations in recent months, raising concerns of a conflict that could draw in the United States, a military ally of the Philippines.
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"This was a terror attack": Israel on Tel Aviv explosion
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The explosion killed one person and injured another. The blast occurred on HaLehi Street, sending shockwaves through the city, which has been on high alert due to escalating tensions in the region.
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Philippines, Vietnam hold first joint drills amid escalating tensions in S
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The exercise on Friday is the first such joint activity between the coast guards of the two countries amid ongoing territorial disputes with each other and, more significantly with China, which claims almost the entire South China Sea as its own.
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Air India suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv as Middle East tensions ri
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Air India has announced on Friday the suspension of its flights to and from Tel Aviv, effective immediately, until further notice amid the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
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US: Amid West Asia tensions, Biden, Harris receive updates on threats by I
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Biden on Tuesday was briefed in the Situation Room on developments in West Asia, amid escalating tensions in the region.
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"Book any ticket available": US Embassy issues advisory for its citizens i
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, the United States has issued an alert, calling its citizens to "book any ticket available" to leave Lebanon.
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Amnesty International condemns Pakistan's crackdown on Baloch protests
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Amid escalating tensions in Balochistan, Amnesty International's Deputy Regional Director for South Asia, Babu Ram Pant, issued a scathing condemnation of Pakistan's authorities' response to the Baloch Raji Machi protests.
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Baloch National Assembly: Activists declare resistance against Pak state o
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The announcement comes amidst escalating tensions over what activists describe as decades-long oppression akin to colonial rule imposed on Balochistan. The region, known for its rich natural resources, has been a focal point of development initiatives such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corr
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Taiwan detects 9 Chinese military aircraft, 7 naval ships around nation
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Amid escalating tensions in the region, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported on Monday that it tracked nine Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels around Taiwan, Taiwan News reported.
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Quad remains crucial despite emergence of 'Squad': Foreign affairs expert
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Following the successful inaugural US-Japan-Philippines trilateral summit and joint maritime patrols in the South China Sea in April this year, a new multilateral group, the 'Squad' has emerged - a four-way counterbalance to China amid escalating tensions between China and the Philippines
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