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US State Department defends massive arms transfer to Israel
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller faced questions regarding the recent approval of a significant arms transfer to Israel amidst escalating tensions in Gaza and opposition to potential military actions.
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China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Indeed, Second Thomas Shoal has emerged as a potent flashpoint in the South China Sea, a submerged reef situated 194km west of the Philippine island of Palawan. This reef is where the Philippine Navy's old landing ship BRP Sierra Madre was grounded in 1999 to reinforce Manila's territorial c
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Russia vetoes UN resolution on North Korea sanctions amid Ukraine war
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
This move comes amidst heightened tensions between Moscow and the West over the conflict in Ukraine, with North Korea emerging as a significant supplier of munitions to Russia.
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AP: Supporters of Prabhakar Choudhary vandalise TDP office in Ananthapuram
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Tension gripped Andhra Pradesh's Ananthapur district on Friday as supporters of former MLA Prabhakar Choudhary protested against the decision of the leadership of the Telugu Desam Party to not grant him a ticket in the upcoming Assembly election.
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Philippines announces decisive measures amid tensions with China
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
The measures are designed to be proportionate, deliberate, and reasonable in the face of what Marcos describes as "open, unabating, and illegal" actions by China's Coast Guard and Maritime Militia.
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US reaffirms support for Philippines sovereignty amid its tensions with Ch
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
In conversation between two leaders, US Secretary reiterated the US-Philippines Mutual Defence Treaty which binds both nations to support each other if another party attacks the Philippines or the United States.
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Taiwan detects 20 Chinese military aircraft, 8 navy vessels around nation
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
In a post on X, the ministry said, "20 PLA aircraft and 8 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 14 of the aircraft entered Taiwan's northern, SW, and SE ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and employed appropriate forces to respon
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Indian Coast Guard ship docks at Manila port amid tensions in South China
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
The ICG ship which arrived at the port on Monday, is on an overseas deployment to ASEAN countries namely the Philippines, Vietnam, and Brunei from 25 March to 12 April 2024 and is the third in a row by the Indian Coast Guard to ASEAN countries. Earlier in the year 2023, ICG Pollution Control
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Six injured after electric shock during Holi celebration in east Delhi's M
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Some people playing Holi on the terrace were throwing water at the people in the park below, and during that time, the high-tension wire came in contact with water and led to an electric shock, injuring those playing Holi on the rooftop.
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"Arunachal Pradesh is part of India because it's part of India...": Jaisha
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
While referring to Beijing's claims as "ludicrous", the EAM said that Arunachal Pradesh is a part of India because it is a part of the country, and not only because a foreign country says so.
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Taiwan detects 13 Chinese military aircraft, six navy vessels around natio
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Ministry of National Defence (MND) in Taiwan seems to have witnessed an increase in Chinese military presence around the nation. Within 24 hours, the MND detected 13 Chinese military aircraft and six navy vessels operating in the region.
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Taiwan detects 36 Chinese military aircraft, six navy vessels around natio
Updated : 2 years ago IST
In a post on X, the Taiwan Ministry of Defence said, "36 PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 13 of the aircraft entered Taiwan's northern and SW ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and employed appropriate for
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