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US media, politicians using balloon incident "to smear China", says Beijin
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Moments before the decision to scrap the visit - aimed at easing tensions between the two countries - China issued a rare statement of regret and blamed winds for pushing what it called a civilian airship into US airspace.
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Suspected Chinese surveillance balloon expected to be over US for few days
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
"So as I mentioned, we'll continue to monitor it. Right now, we assess that it'll probably be over the United States for a few days, but we'll continue to monitor -- review our options and keep you updated as we can," Ryder said at a press briefing while responding to a media query.
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Amid balloon row, Blinken confirms postponement of planned China visit
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Addressing the news conference in Washington, Biden said, "I spoke this morning with director of China's foreign affairs office Wang Yi to convey that in light of China's unacceptable action, I am postponing my plan of travel this weekend to China as you know President Biden and Xi agreed
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Biden briefed on suspected Chinese surveillance balloon: White House
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
In an informal briefing, Pierre said, " So, the President was briefed on this on Tuesday. He has continued to receive regular briefings and updates from the national security team. I just want to reiterate what the Pentagon said earlier today, my counterpart. We've detected and are trackin
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Pentagon rejects China's clarification over suspected balloon, says violat
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Pentagon spokesperson Brigadier General Pat Ryder said that they are certain that it is a "surveillance balloon" and added that they had violated America's airspace and international law, which is "unacceptable."
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Indian delegation attends BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas meeting in South
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
According to Bagchi, BRICS priorities and action plans under South Africa's Chairmanship were discussed during the meeting.
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India, Serbia hold 8th Foreign Office Consultations, agree to deepen bilat
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Both sides exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, including developments in India's neighbourhood, Ukraine, and the United Nations.
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China scuttles Pakistan's Neelum Jhelum Project over delayed payments
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The issues facing the NJHP project indicate a deeper problem in Pak-China cooperation in the power sector. Pakistan owes around PKR300 billion to the Chinese independent power producers (IPPs) and the liability has become a sore point in the bilateral relations.
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Is US, Pakistan reset possible amid Islamabad's dependence on China?
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The US-Pakistan reset won't lessen China's dependence and the scope for improved US-Pakistan ties is limited while China remains Islamabad's biggest source of finance, arms and investment.
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"Don't blame others for your own failures..." Taliban to Pakistan on Pesha
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The Taliban's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Muttaqi called on Pakistan to investigate the Peshawar attack rather than blame neighbouring Afghanistan for terror carnage. "Don't blame others for your own failures," said the Taliban to Pakistan's government.
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Austria expels four Russian envoys
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The Federal Ministery, in a statement, stated, "The Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria announces its decision to revoke the diplomatic status of four Russian diplomats in Vienna. Two diplomats of the Russian Embassy have engaged in acts inco
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Good interaction with a friend improves everyday well-being: Study
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
By the end of the day, talking to a buddy only once to catch up, have a little fun, or let them know you're thinking about them can make you happier and less stressed.
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