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"Fact that there is only one China...": Beijing opens up on Taiwan poll re
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In its first official reaction to the Presidential elections in neighbouring Taiwan, the Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated its claim on the breakaway territory as part of its own, saying that any changes in the island nation would not change the status of Taiwan as 'part of China,' CNN
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US congratulates Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te, affirms support f
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The US congratulated Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te on his victory in Saturday's elections, vowing to cooperate and work closely with the island nation.
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'Nation First, Business Later': EaseMyTrip reaffirms stand to suspend trav
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Amid the row over the distasteful remarks by Maldivian ministers and government officials against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent visit to Lakshadweep, Indian travel company EaseMyTrip on Thursday reiterated its stand to suspend all bookings to the island nation from January
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Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency after violent protests kill 1
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape on Thursday declared a two-week state of emergency in the capital, Port Moresby, and suspended the Pacific island nation's chief of police after violent protests killed as many as 16 people in the country, The New York Times reported.
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No new inquiry for holidays in Maldives; impact of boycott will be visible
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Tour operators in India are gearing up for an impact of calls for a cancellation of holidays in the Maldives as they said that there are "no new inquiries by people" for visits to the island nation.
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"India has always been a good friend": Maldives' former President Solih co
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Former Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Sunday condemned the use of 'hateful language' against India by government officials on social media, saying New Delhi has always been a good friend to the island nation.
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"Strongly condemn derogatory, racist comments by Maldivian politicians tow
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Maldives' former Vice President, Ahmed Adeeb, on Sunday 'strongly condemned' the derogatory remarks by some politicians in the island nation against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Envoy takes up minister's derogatory remarks against PM Modi with Maldivia
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Indian High Commissioner to the Maldives, Munu Mahawar, has taken up with the Maldives government the derogatory remarks made by a deputy minister in the island nation, sources informed on Sunday.
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Year Ender 2023: India's assistance holds the boat for Sri Lanka as it bat
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
As Sri Lanka's battle against economic crisis remains persistent, India's assistance to the island nation gives the country an anchorage to hold its boat under its 'neighbourhood first' policy.
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Pipara & Co LLP expands Accounting Assurance practice to Isle of Man
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 15: India-based Chartered Accountancy firm Pipara & Co LLP got enlisted at the Isle of Man, a Crown-dependent Island nation. What makes Isle of Man special is that they have remained compliant with OECD, making international trade for corporates hass
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UK sends two minehunter ships to boost Ukraine's Black Sea forces
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"As an island nation with a proud maritime history, the UK and Royal Navy are particularly well-placed to support this endeavour, which will form part of a series of new coalitions formed between allies to ensure an enduring military commitment in support of Ukraine," UK Defence Secretary Gr
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India to tour Sri Lanka for white-ball series in July 2024
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday announced that Team India will tour the island nation for three ODIs and three T20Is in July 2024.
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