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China intensifies naval, air patrols in South China Sea
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Philippines government on Tuesday protested "Chinese escalations" in the South China Sea after it implemented a maritime law asserting its exclusive right to tap resources in a 370-kilometre (200-nautical-mile) zone off the country's coast.
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Philippines opposes China's new map claim over Scarborough Shoal
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Philippine government on Tuesday protested against Chinese escalations over the South China Sea, announcing baselines around the disputed Scarborough Shoal.
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Taiwan rejects China's claims over South China Sea amid military escalatio
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Taiwan has rejected China's renewed claims over the South China Sea, reaffirming its rights to the disputed region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted that Taiwan's sovereignty remains intact despite competing claims from other countries. The statement comes amid rising tensions, in
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Russia launches 145 drones towards Ukraine, Kyiv retaliates with 34 drones
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Russia and Ukraine engaged in a significant escalation of drone strikes, with Moscow launching 145 drones on Saturday night, according to a report by CNN. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces also launched a drone strike on Russian territory, with 34 drones headed towards Moscow.
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Beijing's crackdown on Tibetan education intensifies with forced transfers
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a concerning escalation of China's assimilation policies in Tibet, authorities have forcibly removed young monks from the Taktsang Lhamo Monastic School in Dzoge County, Sichuan, in recent months, pressing them into state-run boarding schools as part of a broader effort to erode the Tibe
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"Disengagement chapter done; de-escalation at LAC awaits": EAM Jaishankar
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the "disengagement chapter" between India and China over the troop deployment issue near the Depsang and Demchok areas in Eastern Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control was done and only the de-escalation part remained to be addressed by the
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"MEA did what was right," Former Ambassador KP Fabian on India-Canada rela
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Defence expert KP Fabian criticised Canada's handling of recent allegations against India, highlighting diplomatic missteps and the lack of interest in de-escalation from the Canadian side. Fabian emphasised that Canada's actions, such as placing Indian consular officials under surveillance
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US bolsters Middle East presence with ballistic missile defences to promot
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The United States is bolstering its military presence in the Middle East to safeguard its citizens and promote de-escalation. As part of this effort, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered the deployment of additional ballistic missile defence destroyers and fighter squadrons to the re
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US Defence Secy Austin discusses "regional de-escalation" with Israeli cou
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin recently spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to explore opportunities for de-escalation amidst rising Middle East tensions.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces disturbing allegations in new lawsuit involving 1
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a shocking turn of events, a new lawsuit has accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping a 10-year-old boy in 2005, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing legal troubles for the founder of Bad Boy Records.
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'Dangerous Escalation': US, NATO slam deployment of North Korean troops to
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Monday, confirmed the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia, following reports from Ukrainian military intelligence that noted their presence in the Kursk border region.
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India "deeply concerned" by escalations in West Asia: MEA
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday expressed its concern on the recent developments in West Asia after precision strike of Israel on Iran's military sites.
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