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China aims to up pressure on Taiwan with new air routes: Report
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The opening of two new air routes, with flight paths near two outlying islands controlled by Taiwan, is the latest move by China to up the pressure on Taiwan ahead of the swearing-in of the president-elect, Lai Ching-te, Voice of America reported citing several analysts.
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Experts warn of China trap after Maldives ruling party secures supermajori
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Following the sweeping victory of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's ruling People's National Congress (PNC) in the parliamentary elections, foreign affairs experts expressed concern about increasing Chinese influence in the island nation and reaffirmed that India should maintain its bi
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Thousands protest against over-tourism in Spain's Canary Islands
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of the Canary Islands in Spain to call for changes to the mass tourism model that they claim is overtaking the Atlantic archipelago, according to Al Jazeera.
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Voting begins for Maldives parliamentary election
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Maldivians started voting in parliamentary elections Sunday, marking a crucial ballot for President Mohamed Muizzu, whose policies are closely monitored by India and China, both vying for influence in the Island nation.
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1 killed, 7 missing as Japan's two military helicopters crash during drill
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
One crew member is killed and seven are missing after two Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force helicopters crashed during a drill in the Pacific late Saturday, Kyodo News reported, citing the country's defence minister.
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China announces activation of new aviation routes near Taiwan's restricted
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) on Friday (April 19) announced that it will activate its connecting routes on the controversial M503 flight path that nears Taiwan's restricted airspace.
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"Candidates win or lose with power of single vote": Congress' Kuldeep Shar
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Kuldeep Rai Sharma said, "I feel great. The power of a single vote of the people--candidates win or lose with one vote. The victory or loss of each candidate plays an important role in forming the government in the country. The public is God. With the work I have done in
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Lok Sabha polls: Tripura records 68.35 pc voter turnout, West Bengal 66.34
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Tripura is leading the voter turnout charts after it recorded a 68.35 voting percentage in the state till 3 pm as per the data released by the Election Commission of India.
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2024 LS poll: Andamans Lt Governor DK Joshi casts his vote, appeals voters
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
After casting his vote at a polling booth in Port Blair, Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Admiral DK Joshi, appealed to all the voters of the union territory to cast their vote.
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LS Polls: Andaman and Nicobar set to witness intense electoral battle on A
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
As many as 3,15,000 registered voters will exercise their rights on Friday in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as the lone parliamentary constituency of the Union Territory will go to polls on Friday.
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Indonesia issues tsunami alert as volcano erupts in northern region
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Indonesia has issued tsunami alert after volcano erupted on the remote island, leading to evacuation of more than 11000 people, reported CNN.
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US, China keenly await outcome of Solomon Islands polls
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
As voters cast their ballots for parliamentary elections on Wednesday, the first since the incumbent Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare signed a 'security pact' with China in 2022, the United States and China are keeping a close watch.
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