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Firmly oppose military contact between the US, Taiwan: Chinese Foreign Min
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Amid the ongoing visit of US lawmakers to Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning has said that Beijing strongly opposes military contact between the US and Taiwan, as well as any attempt of the nation to arm Taiwan.
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US lawmakers support Taiwan after China's military drills
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
In the wake of massive military drills by China in the area surrounding Taiwan, a visiting delegation of US lawmakers has expressed support for Taiwan, reported Focus Taiwan.
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US lawmakers vow to strengthen Taiwan's defence amid growing Chinese aggre
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
US senators promised to strengthen Taiwan's deterrence against China on Monday during a bipartisan congressional visit to the self-governing island, just days after Beijing ringed the island with major military drills, according to CNN.
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US Congressional delegation arrives in Taiwan after China holds 2-day mili
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Following the two-day large-scale military exercises by China surrounding Taiwan, a bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers arrived in Taipei to hold talks on US-Taiwan relations with the newly-sworn president Lai Ching-te administration, reported Taiwan News.
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Taiwan: Young protesters rally against tighter scrutiny by pro-China lawma
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The protests signal a tumultuous beginning to the presidency of Lai Ching-te, who assumed office on Monday after securing a historic third consecutive term for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), known for advocating Taiwan's sovereignty and drawing Beijing's ire.
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Scuffle in Nepal parliament as ruling party bundles opposition
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
House Speaker Debraj Ghimire on Tuesday ordered marshals to escort Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', who went through the well of the parliament, where opposition lawmakers continued their aggressive protests for weeks.
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US lawmakers seek sanctions to "punish" ICC over Netanyahu arrest warrant
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Meanwhile, human rights attorney Amal Clooney is among the experts who advised the ICC prosecutor to seek the arrest warrants. The wife of actor George Clooney in a statement explained how she had found herself advising ICC chief prosecutor Khan.
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Taiwan rejects China's allegations about dollar diplomacy with Guatemala
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Taiwan's foreign ministry's statement came after a Chinese foreign ministry alleged that Taiwan had maintained political support from Guatemala by paying off its lawmakers, according to Taiwan News report.
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'Fake eyelashes', 'Butch body', 'bleach blonde'...: US lawmakers trade ins
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The House panel had met on Thursday to discuss holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt over his refusal to turn over audio recordings of President Joe Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur.
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Taiwan parliament chaos: Ruling, opposition lawmakers engage in physical s
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Tensions peaked in the morning when TPP caucus whip Huang Kuo-chang engaged in a heated confrontation with DPP caucus whip Ker Chien-ming and DPP lawmaker Kuo Kuo-wen, accusing them of queue-jumping. Tempers flared as Kuo allegedly pushed Huang's face away in response to the accusations, pro
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Nepal: Scuffle breaks out in parliament between opposition and ruling alli
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
On Thursday evening, the situation turned tense after House Speaker Devraj Ghimire invited Nepal's Deputy PM and Home Minister Lamichhane to the rostrum and address the meeting amidst the protest by the Nepali Congress.
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France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia as violent protests ra
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The unrest began on Monday as French lawmakers prepared to vote on a decision to expand voting rights in the territory. However, critics argue that this could marginalize the Indigenous Kanak population and benefit pro-French politicians.
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