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Taiwan countering Chinese pressure with firm countermeasures and internati
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has been responding to China's growing military and political pressure through firm countermeasures. MAC head Chiu Chui-cheng discusses the council's strategies, including legal protests, strengthening international ties, and countering China's "united
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Afghanistan Taliban targets "several points" in Pakistan, tensions increas
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The statement, which was released by Taliban did not directly specify that Pakistan was hit, but said the attacks were conducted "beyond the "hypothetical line" - an expression used by Afghan authorities to refer to a border with Pakistan which has been in dispute since long.
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Taiwan's presidential office holds "tabletop" exercise simulating military
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday evening that the simulation, involving central and local government units and civil groups, was aimed to test governmental responses to various scenarios if cross-strait tensions were to escalate further.
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India's IPO market set for record growth in 2025 too: Report
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The initial public offering (IPO) market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region demonstrated exceptional resilience in 2024, navigating challenges like high inflation and geopolitical tensions to deliver remarkable growth.
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Chinese Military shakeup sparks speculation as new political Commissar app
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
On December 23, the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of China appointed Chen Hui as the new Political Commissar of the Army, promoting him to General. However, the absence of four high-ranking generals at the ceremony has led to speculation about internal power struggles an
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Sam Konstas reflects on verbal altercation with Virat Kohli
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Australian debutant Sam Konstas spoke about the incident with India's Virat Kohli during the first day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne on Thursday, where Kohli deliberately bumped into him, sparking a brief verbal altercation. Despite the tension, Konstas remained unfazed and expressed h
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Pakistan: Imran Khan seeks meeting with PTI negotiation team before talks
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan stated on Tuesday that he needs to meet with his party's negotiation team to fully understand the issues before the planned talks between the government and his party for meaningful results, as reported by Dawn.
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Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's Paktika province kill at least 15
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The attacks, which took place on the night of December 24, targeted seven villages, including Laman, where five members of a family were killed.
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Pakistan govt agrees to consult PTI chief Imran Khan as negotiations begin
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The PTI and the government started the negotiation process at the Parliament House in Islamabad with "hopes of a positive outcome" with an aim to ease the country's political tensions.
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AP Dhillon, Diljit Dosanjh spar on social media after Chandigarh concert
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A moment of unexpected tension between two of the biggest music stars, AP Dhillon and Diljit Dosanjh, took centre stage during a recent concert in Chandigarh, sparking online discussions and widespread curiosity among fans.
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Taiwan receives world's most advanced tanks from US amid increasing tensio
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Taiwan has received 38 M1A2T Abrams tanks from the United States, marking the first U.S. tank delivery to the island in 23 years.
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Rana Sanaullah hints at progress in holding talks with Pakistan Tehreek-e-
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Amid mounting tension over PTI founder Imran Khan's ultimatum for a civil disobedience movement, Rana Sanaullah, the Pakistani Prime Minister's aide on Political Affairs, indicated potential progress in initiating talks between the government and the former ruling party. Sanaullah emphasised
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