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Chinese provocations around Taiwan up by 300 per cent, says US general
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
China has increased its provocative incursions around Taiwan by 300 per cent since May, US Commander of Pacific Air Forces General Kevin Schneider said, adding that issues in the region may put to test the administration of US president-elect Donald Trump.
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European Parliament condemns China's military provocations against Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The resolution, which received 432 votes in favour, 60 against, and 71 abstentions, also deemed any unilateral changes to the "status quo" in the Taiwan Strait as unacceptable. Additionally, it condemned China's ongoing military provocations against Taiwan, particularly referencing drills
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Taiwan urges China to recognise its independent existence
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) urged China to recognise Taiwan's existence and refrain from military provocations that threaten regional stability. MOFA expressed gratitude to international allies for their support amid rising tensions and emphasised the importance of dialogue f
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Chinese Coast Guard ships approach restricted zone near Taiwan marking 39t
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
On September 13, Taiwan monitored four Chinese coast guard vessels near restricted waters south of Kinmen, marking the 39th such incident this year. Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration quickly deployed patrol ships to instruct the Chinese vessels to leave. This incident is part of a growing
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Taiwan to mass produce new kamikaze drones to defend against potential Chi
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amid daily Chinese provocations in Taiwan, Ministry of National Defense (MND) has decided to invest in the mass production of domestically designed loitering munitions, also known as "kamikaze drones"
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Iran's influence encroaches on Jordan amid Hamas provocations
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Following the December assassination of Jabrin's predecessor, Saleh Arouri, Jabrin called on Palestinians globally to defend Jerusalem.
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US "deeply concerned" over China's military drills in Taiwan Strait and ar
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Miller noted that use of normal, routine and democratic transition as an excuse for military provocations risks escalations and erodes longstanding norms that for years have maintained peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
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"Irrational provocations": Taiwan condemns Chinese army exercises, vows vi
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Highlighting China's persistent military harassment, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence underscored the disruption caused to global peace and stability
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US vows 'ironclad' defence of Philippines, Japan amid growing China provoc
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The United States' defence commitments to Japan and the Philippines are "ironclad," US President Joe Biden said on Thursday as he hosted the first-ever trilateral summit between the three countries, welcoming Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to the White House a day after the official
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US will always work with SKorea against N Korea's provocations: Blinken
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The US diplomat made the remarks, during a meeting with the South Korean President Yoon on the sidelines of the third Summit for Democracy being held in Seoul.
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"We need to stop cycle of sanctions and counter-sanctions": Bangladesh PM
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
She said,” In Global South, we should say 'No' to artificial choices and divisions being thrown at us. We must reject attempts to weaponise universal norms and values. We need to stop the cycle of sanctions and counter-sanctions. We must speak out against all threats, provocations and commis
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S Korea to hold nationwide civil defence drill in wake of North’s provocat
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
During the 20-minute exercise, the majority of the country's 51 million citizens will be required to practice evacuating to bunkers or underground safe areas
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