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Chinese media defends Indian wheat export curb after G7 criticism
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Beijing [China], May 16 (ANI): China on Sunday came to India's defence after G7's criticism over the decision to regulate the export of wheat, saying that blaming developing countries like India won't solve the global food crisis.
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UN stands with Sri lanka, hopes for peaceful recovery from current crisis
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 15 (ANI): Admiring the resilience shown by the Sri Lankan people, the United Nations said that it stands with the people and hopes for a peaceful recovery from the current crisis, local media reported.
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Uyghurs, Tibetans protest outside UN compound in Geneva
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 15 (ANI): Ahead of Michelle Bachelet's visit, the UN's high commissioner for human rights in China's Xinjiang, about 20 Uyghurs, Tibetans and international human rights groups protested outside the United Nations compound in Geneva.
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G7 countries raise concern over unilateral actions by Beijing in East and
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London [UK], May 15 (ANI): The Group of Seven nations G7 on Saturday reiterated the importance of maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific and raised concern over unilateral actions by Beijing in the East and South China Seas.
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UN lists Pakistan among drought-hit countries
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Islamabad [Pakistan], May 15 (ANI): According to the 'Global Land Outlook' report released by the United Nations, Pakistan along with 23 other countries has been listed as "drought-hit".
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G7 urges China not to undermine sanctions imposed on Russia
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Washington [US], May 14 (ANI): The group of seven industrialized nations, representing the world's richest nations, on Saturday urged China not to undermine the sanctions imposed on Russia for its attack on Ukraine and also not to justify Moscow's action in Kyiv, G7 said in a statement.
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US tries to outgun China with its latest wooing of ASEAN
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Washington [US], May 14 (ANI): South-East Asia suddenly became the power theatre of the East as the United States steps up to leave the rivalry with China behind in wooing the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations).
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US, ASEAN supporting UN Secretary-General's peace-seeking efforts on Ukrai
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Washington [US], May 14 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States and the ASEAN nations have voiced support for the efforts of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres aimed at looking for a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, the joint statement of the US-ASEAN Summit said.
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UNSC calls for independent probe in killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shire
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New York [US], May 14 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council on Friday (local time) condemned the killing of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh and the injury of another journalist in the Palestinian city of Jenin and called for an "immediate, thorough, transparent and independent" pr
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US-ASEAN Special Summit to re-affirm Washington's commitment to Southeast
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Washington [US], May 13 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Thursday (local time) welcomed the leaders of the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) for a historic US-ASEAN Special Summit, held for the first time in Washington to re-affirm the US' commitment to Southeast Asia and underscore t
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US vows 150 million in investment to ASEAN with China in focus
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Washington [US], May 13 (ANI): Amid concerns over China's growing influence in the South Asian region, the United States has pledged over USD 150 million in investment to the ASEAN for maritime cooperation, infrastructure, and other initiatives.
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G7 nations condemn Taliban's new decree enforcing hijab on Afghan women
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], May 13 (ANI): The G7 Foreign Ministers on Thursday (local time) deplored the Taliban's recent decree enforcing hijab on Afghan women and new punishments for family members to enforce compliance with these restrictions.
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