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Myanmar military air attack in Rakhine State kills over 40, destroys 500 h
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The military government forces hit Kyauk Ni Maw, a village in Ramree island township, killing more than 40 people and destroying about 500 homes, the UN said in the statement late on Friday, the UN said.
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Philippines installs Japanese radar systems near Taiwan amid China tension
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Philippines is set to enhance its coastal surveillance capabilities with the installation of Japanese-supplied radars on the Batanes islands.
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Experience An Island of Endless Firsts: Celebrate Every Shade of Love This
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 10: Kandima Maldives invites you to celebrate love in all its beautiful forms this February 2025, set against a backdrop of azure waters and swaying palm trees. Step beyond the ordinary and immerse yourself in a world of exciting adventures and delightful surprises
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India sends humanitarian assistance to Cuba following Hurricane Rafael
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Notably, Hurricane Rafael made landfall in the western Cuban province of Artemisa as a Category 3 storm on the afternoon of November 6, 2024. The hurricane approached the island from the south, having skirted past Jamaica on November 5 as a tropical storm, according to NASA Earth Observat
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Taiwan reports 11 Chinese aircraft, nine navy vessels near its territory
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Ministry of National Defence (MND) of Taiwan reported increased military activity around the island, with 11 aircraft from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and nine naval vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) detected as of 6:00 am (UTC+8) on Thursday. It was also no
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India hands over defence equipment, stores to Maldives
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral discussions with the Defence Minister of Maldives Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon in New Delhi on Wednesday. During the meeting, India handed over defence equipment and stores to the Maldives, as per the island nation's request.
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China blames Taiwan for training cross-strait relations
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
China has accused Taiwan of escalating tensions and rejecting dialogue, blaming the island for the breakdown in cross-strait relations. Taiwan counters that China's military activities and the imposition of its "One China" policy are to blame.
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Air Chief AP Singh stresses need for vigilance, readiness during Lakshadwe
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The CAS underscored the need to stay ahead in the face of a dynamic geo-political environment and also highlighted lAF's pivotal role in addressing emerging contingencies during the interactions.
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3 dead after fishing boat hits rocks off southwestern coast in S Korea
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A fishing boat carrying 22 people struck rocks near Gageo Island in Sinan, South Jeolla Province, South Korea, resulting in three fatalities, according to Yonhap News Agency. The incident occurred around 10:30 am Saturday. The Coast Guard, along with a nearby vessel, rescued the remaining 19
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Aim to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy through solar panels, wind mi
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Administration and Lakshadweep Administration made comprehensive presentation on various development projects, including enhancements in digital connectivity, air connectivity, and port development.
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Taiwan rebuts China's New Year propaganda video as psychological warfare
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Taiwan's government on Thursday strongly condemned a New Year's propaganda video released by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA), in which President Xi Jinping reiterated Beijing's long-standing claim over the democratic island.
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 jolts South Sandwich Island
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter scale struck South Sandwich Island on Wednesday, the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) reported.
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