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US, allies should exploit China's big weaknesses to curb Beijing's global
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 6 (ANI): The United States and its allies should exploit China's three main military weaknesses and divert the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to spread its resources to immediate land, near-sea, and offshore disputes to curb its global ambitions, according to a U
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Day after US-Russia arms deal extended, China conducts anti-ballistic miss
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Beijing [China], February 6 (ANI): China on Thursday tested its capability of knocking out an incoming missile during mid-flight and the defence ministry declared the exercise a success, making China the second country to develop the technology after the US.
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After Facebook, Myanmar Army blocks Twitter, Instagram
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 6 (ANI): After blocking Facebook in the name of public interest and state stability, the Myanmar Army further expanded its internet crackdown by ordering a block on Twitter and Instagram, days after seizing power in a coup.
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Days after military coup, detained Myanmar President taken to 'unknown loc
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 5 (ANI): Myanmar President U Win Myint, who was detained after the military coup, has been taken to an unknown location along with his family, said a spokesman for the National Democratic League (NLD) on Friday.
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Indonesia, Malaysia seek special meeting of ASEAN following military coup
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Jakarta [Indonesia], February 5 (ANI): Indonesia and Malaysia on Friday said that they are trying to set up a special meeting of foreign ministers of Southeast Asian nations to discuss the situation in Myanmar following the military coup.
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Indian, US armies to participate in military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas 20' beg
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 5 (ANI): As part of their defence cooperation, soldiers from India and the United States will participate in a joint military exercise ''Yudh Abhyas 20'', which is scheduled to be held from February 8 to February 20 this year at the Mahajan Field Firing Range (MFF
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China making cautious moves to save its investments in Myanmar after coup
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Chiang Mai [Myanmar], February 5 (ANI): After a military coup in Myanmar on February 1, China is again poised to be the "friend in need" it has always been in times of crisis for the country, reported Asia Times.
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UNSC calls for release of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi, politicians
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New York [US], February 5 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council on Thursday (local time) expressed deep concern over the military coup in Myanmar and called for the immediate release of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, President Win Myint and others leaders who were arbitrarily det
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Biden calls on Myanmar military to relinquish power, release detainees
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): US President Joe Biden, on Thursday (local time), called on the military in Myanmar, that took control of the country earlier this week through a coup, "to relinquish seized power "and free all officials and advocates detained.
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Myanmar rights group says at least 133 officials detained in military coup
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 5 (ANI): Myanmar's Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), a human rights group said on Thursday that 133 people in the country's leadership positions were detained in the military coup that took place earlier this week.
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India to continue humanitarian assistance to Myanmar
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): India on Thursday said that it will continue its humanitarian assistance to Myanmar and is monitoring the situation.
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HAL, GE Aviation sign contract for supply of forgings
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 4 (ANI): Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Thursday signed a contract with GE Aviation for development and supply of ring forgings for military and commercial engine programmes.
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