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Russian Defence Minister Shoigu conveys his concerns about 'dirty bomb' to
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Moscow on Wednesday conveyed its concerns to India about possible provocations by Ukraine on the use of a 'dirty bomb'.
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"I see no need for talks..., says Vladimir Putin on meeting with Biden
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Astana [Kazakhstan], October 14 (ANI): With the tensions escalating between Moscow and Washington over the Ukraine invasion which is about to enter its ninth month, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that he saw "no need" for talks with his US counterpart Joe Biden, Reuters repo
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Laos economic crisis intensifies amid Chinese debt
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Vientiane [Laos], October 12 (ANI): The escalating debt crisis in Laos is pushing the country toward a meltdown and even experts believed that Vientiane is on the brink of loan default.
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Amid escalation of conflict, India advises its citizens to avoid non-essen
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Kyiv [Ukraine], October 10 (ANI): Amid the escalating situation in Ukraine, Indian nationals in Ukraine are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to and within Ukraine, the Embassy of India in Kyiv said in a statement on Monday.
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Putin holds meeting with his security council members amid escalating tens
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], October 10 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday convened a meeting of the permanent members of the security council amid calls for reprisals over the attack that damaged a key Crimea supply route on Saturday.
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Mass protests in Iran over death of Mahsa Amini may assume dimensions of s
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Nicosia [Cyprus], September 26 (ANI): For more than a week, mass protests are being held in more than 80 towns and cities across the 31 provinces of Iran over the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman called Mahsa Amini, who died shortly after she was arrested by the hated morality police of
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China ratchets up tensions in South Caucasus region, Pakistan plays along
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Beijing [China], September 21 (ANI): China is increasingly seeking to find ways to find connectivity with Europe and the Middle East by bypassing Russia and to do so it is escalating tensions in the South Caucasus region, especially in Azerbaijan with the backing of Pakistan, media reports s
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China wants its military to develop ability to seize Taiwan by 2027
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Beijing [China], September 21 (ANI): Amid the escalating tension between China and Taiwan, the Deputy Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), David Cohen revealed that Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered his armed forces, the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) to develop the abilit
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China losing appeal for Japanese companies amid falling economy
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], September 1 (ANI): As China is facing the impact of COVID-19-related lockdowns on its economy and the escalating tension between Beijing and Washington over Taiwan Straits, a large number of Japanese companies including chip makers have begun moving out of China.
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US President Biden urges Iraq 'national dialogue' in call with PM Kadhimi
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 1 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (local time) spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi and praised the performance of the Iraqi Security Forces during escalating tensions in Baghdad earlier this week.
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Taiwan raises defense budget 14.9 pc amid escalating China tensions
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], August 25 (ANI): Taiwan proposed a budget of USD 17.3 billion in defence for 2023 on Thursday, a 14.9 per cent increase from this year's total allocation, weeks after China started its military drill around the self-ruled island country post the visit of US House Speaker Nan
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Escalating evidence of crimes against humanity in Myanmar: UN investigator
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 9 (ANI): Crimes against humanity continue to be systematically committed in Myanmar, with ongoing conflicts severely impacting women and children, according to evidence gathered to date by the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (Mechanism) and outlin
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