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US stealth bombers in Diego Garcia, warships in South China Sea, boost mor
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 24 (ANI): The deployment of three B-2 stealth bombers by the United States, capable of carrying nuclear weapons, in the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia, is sending a clear message to deter China from starting a war in the India-Pacific.
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Faultlines appear between China, Russia 'special' ties
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Aug 23 (ANI): Although China and Russia have often described their relationship as "special and unprecedented", cracks are appearing in their ties on several issues including differences on Vladivostok, sales of Russian arms to India and delays in the delivery of Russian mis
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PLA to hold military exercises in South China Sea amid tensions
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Aug 23 (ANI): The People's Liberation Army (PLA) will hold military exercises in the South China Sea off China's Guangdong province from August 24-29, state-run Global Times reported on Sunday citing the local maritime safety administration.
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Taiwan showcases its military power amid China's growing threat
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Aug 23 (ANI): Amid the threat of China endangering Taiwan's security, the country's defence ministry has released a video showing troops firing anti-aircraft, anti-tank and anti-ship missiles in defence of the island against a mock invasion from across the Taiwan Strait, Sou
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Singapore announces USD 5.8 billion to boost COVID-19 hit economy
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Singapore, Aug 18 (ANI): Singapore has announced USD 5.8 billion to extend a wage subsidy programme to next March, as most sectors continue to struggle amid the coronavirus pandemic, reported South China Morning Post.
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Malaysia rejects Beijing's claims in South China Sea
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], August 16 (ANI): Malaysia has rejected Beijing's expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea, a region where Beijing's territorial claims have aggravated tensions.
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China asks military not to fire first shot as Beijing looks to deescalate
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Aug 11 (ANI): Amid mounting tensions with the US, China has instructed its service personnel "not to fire the first shot", as Beijing looks to de-escalate tensions with Washington in the South China Sea, South China Morning Post reported citing sources familiar with the situ
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As Taipei hosts US official, Chinese fighter jets cross midline of Taiwan
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], Aug 10 (ANI): Even as US Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar was in Taiwan on a visit, Beijing deployed fighter jets that briefly crossed the midline of the Taiwan Strait on Monday, South China Morning Post reported citing Taiwan's defence ministry.
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Taiwan deploys more Marines to Dongsha Islands in South China Sea
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], Aug 8 (ANI): Taiwan's military has dispatched more of Marine Corps to China-claimed Dongsha Islands in the South China Sea after reports surfaced that Beijing is planning to carry out a simulated invasion in the atolls, according to Taiwan News.
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Discussed holding future meeting in Quad format with Pompeo, says Jaishank
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 7 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that a discussion was held with US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on meeting in the 'Quad' format in the near future.
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China's economic recovery may suffer due to fresh COVID-19 outbreak, flood
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Aug 5 (ANI): Fresh clusters of COVID-19 cases coupled with massive flooding may impede China's recovery from the pandemic as consumption and construction are likely to be hit, reports South China Morning Post.
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Mike Pompeo speaks to Brunei FM, reaffirms US opposition to unlawful China
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], Aug 5 (ANI): US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo on Tuesday spoke with Bruneian Foreign Minister II Erywan Yusof and "reaffirmed" Washington's support for Southeast Asian coastal states upholding their sovereign rights, in the light of China's coercion to push its unlawful ma
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