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US media, politicians using balloon incident "to smear China", says Beijin
Updated : 3 years, 1 month 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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"Don't blame others for your own failures..." Taliban to Pakistan on Pesha
Updated : 3 years, 1 month 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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Defiant Taiwan must stand up for itself against China
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"One country two systems, which was started in Tibet and failed in Hong Kong, has come and gone. What is now left for the PRC is the use of brute force: They have suppressed Tibet, then Hong Kong and are now using strong-arm tactics on Taiwan. I believe Taiwanese democracy will survive, but
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Tamil Nadu: DMK, Opposition parties spar at meeting called to seek views o
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Tensions escalated between DMK and opposition parties at a public meeting conducted by Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board seeking opinions on 'Pen Statue' erection plan at Marina Beach on Tuesday.
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Iran worried over China's recent embrace of Saudi Arabia
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Xi Jinping's recent visit to Saudi Arabia caused a shock for Iran. It has left Tehran wondering whether China is changing its priorities in the region, especially in the aftermath of declining American presence.
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Xi's protectionist, zero Covid policy hampering China's economy
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Many experts and observers are holding Chinese President Xi Jinping's mismanagement of the Covid crisis, especially his Zero Covid policy, for the current economic situation in China. High domestic inflation, power crisis, and geopolitical tensions are some roadblocks created by Xi's governm
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China "no longer comfortable" with status quo on Taiwan, says US State Sec
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to Blinken, the status quo has been "vital" to the US because it maintains peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
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Stockholm protests anger Turkey, cancel Sweden's minister meeting
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Notably, a protest in Stockholm erupted on Saturday against Turkey and Sweden's bid to join NATO, including the burning of a copy of the Quran, sharply heightened tensions with Turkey at a time when the Nordic country needs Ankara's backing to gain entry to the military alliance.
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New Delhi's intensifying strategic tussle with Beijing amid geopolitical c
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The shift underscores the opportunities for India to deepen its partnership with the United States and its Asian treaty allies, along with the balancing act that New Delhi must maintain with Moscow, which has drawn closer to Beijing amid the war in Ukraine.
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Bangladesh caught between China, US in fight for strategic alliance with t
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The US is worried that its recent tensions with Bangladesh could turn into an opportunity for China to come closer to it.
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"I am only performing my constitutional duty, no conflict with Kerala govt
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday said that there is no tension between him and the Pinarayi Vijayan-led state government over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) now.
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India-Japan joint air exercise is strategically crucial development, says
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Interestingly, Dr Nagao assesses that the "Chinese military attaches great importance to the India-China border. PLA leaders who have increased tensions with India benefit professionally within the Chinese system". He gives the example of Li Zuocheng, who was the local commander when a Chine
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