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Philippines thwarts China's hegemonic designs in South China Sea: Report
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
China's hegemonic desires in the South China Sea have resulted in a significant downfall in the relations between Manila and Beijing with increased hostilities, reported The HK Post.
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2022 marked by increased hostilities on Afghanistan-Pakistan border: Repor
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Border tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan are reaching an unprecedented level after recent incidents of violence along the Durand Line.
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China driving wedge between Australia, Japan, plays them off against each
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
China's ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian on Tuesday said that Canberra should be wary of its relationship with Tokyo, reminding that Japanese troops attacked Australia during World War II and could do the same again.
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World Bank says fragile economic conditions might usher in recession
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Given fragile economic conditions, any new adverse development such as higher-than-expected inflation, an abrupt rise in key interest rates to contain it, a resurgence of the Covid-19 cases, or escalating geopolitical tensions could push the global economy into recession.
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Geostrategic importance of Philippines amid increasing US-China tensions
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Philippines has a vital trade relationship with Beijing, but Washington sees it as a staging ground for potential Taiwan hostilities.
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China's reclamation, militarization in South China Sea undermine peace and
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Since 2010, China has been converting uninhabited islets into artificial islets to bring them under UNCLOS. China has been changing the size and structure of the reefs by modifying their physical land features. It has also established airstrips on Parcel and Spratly.
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Despite Covid outbreak, China starts winter tourism campaign in Tibet
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
China has announced that the "iconic Potala Palace" in Tibet's capital Lhasa will reopen for tourism after being closed for more than four months. Several other major religious tourist attractions in and around Lhasa were also reopened.
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2023 outlook: India will mark its rise by showing leadership: Editor-in-Ch
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
"A year ago, I predicted a stronger Xi Jinping and a weaker Joe Biden in my forecast for 2022. I was almost correct, but the reality turned out a little differently than I expected," the editor-in-chief said.
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24 Chinese military aircraft, 4 naval ships tracked around Taiwan
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
China has increased its use of grey zone tactics by routinely sending aircraft into Taiwan's air defence identification zone.
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Israeli missile strikes put Damascus airport out of service, two killed
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Israeli army carried out a missile strike on Monday targeting Damascus International airport that put it out of service and killed two soldiers
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Chinese Navy simulates attack on US Navy warships in South China Sea
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Intense Chinese military activity in the South China Sea is hardly unusual, although it's interesting to note that, in this case, the exercise scenario apparently targeted US Navy vessels specifically.
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Pakistan: Over 100 arrested as Gwadar unrest grows
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Tensions continued to simmer in Pakistan's port city of Gwadar with protests continuing after clashes with supporters of the 'Haq Do Tehreek' (HDT). The clashes occurred this month between locals and security forces in Gwadar as protests against illegal fishing turned violent after some peop
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