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Russia FM Lavrov reaffirms Taiwan as integral part of China, opposes any f
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated Taiwan is an inseparable part of China and opposed any form of independence for the island. He said the issue is China's internal matter, criticised Western involvement, and reiterated Russia's support for China's sovereignty and territorial i
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Argentina envoy lauds India's stance over Malvinas, eyes deeper ties in en
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Argentina has reiterated its long-standing claim over the Malvinas and praised India's historic role in supporting decolonisation, while also expressing understanding for India's aspiration to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC).
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China launches 'Justice Mission 2025' military drills around Taiwan, asser
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
China on Monday announced the launch of a large-scale inter-service joint military exercise around Taiwan, showcasing its assertion over the island nation, which Beijing claims "is a sacred and inseparable part" of its territory.
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Greek Coast Guard rescues 840 migrants south of Crete over five days
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to island police, coast guard units rescued 131 migrants earlier today off the southern coast of Crete. On the previous day, a further 395 people seeking to reach the European Union were rescued off the small island of Gavdos, south of Crete.
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Mount Etna emits light ash, sporadic explosions in Sicily
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Mount Etna on the Italian island of Sicily witnessed renewed volcanic activity yesterday, marked by the emission of incandescent material and limited amounts of ash from the volcano's north-eastern crater.
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"India's consistent assistance a model for the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacif
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As India recently announced a $450-million "reconstruction package" for Sri Lanka to help the island nation recover from the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah, Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne, has praised India's long-standing support to Sri Lanka, saying its con
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"Ready to strengthen communication with India," China slams Pentagon repor
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A Pentagon report submitted to the US Congress has flagged China's claim over India's Arunachal Pradesh as part of its stated "core interests", underscoring Beijing's broader national strategy aimed at achieving the "great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation" by 2049.
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ECI publishes draft electoral rolls for Andaman and Nicobar Islands; over
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As per the poll body, out of 3,10,404 electors, over 2,46,390 electors have submitted their Enumeration Forms.
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Govt begins work on airport at southernmost tip of India on Great Nicobar
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The proposed airport will allow operations of larger military aircraft and substantially reduce the response time of defence aircraft in the Indian Ocean Region, a critical factor for national security. The next major airport, Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair, is located
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US: Brown University shooting suspect found dead in storage facility
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The suspect in the Brown University mass shooting was found dead Thursday (local time), having taken his own life, Providence Police Chief Oscar L. Perez Jr. confirmed
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After US nod for arms sale to Taiwan, China says stop "dangerous act"
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The US has approved USD 11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, one of Washington's largest-ever weapons packages for the self-ruled island. The US State Department announced the deal late on Wednesday (local US time) during a nationally televised address by President Donald Trump.
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UAE condemns shooting at Brown University in United States
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The United Arab Emirates has condemned the shooting incident that occurred at Brown University in the state of Rhode Island, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.
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