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Taiwan condemns North Korea-style missile firing by China
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], August 4 (ANI): Taiwan on Thursday strongly condemned China's "North Korea" style missile firing into waters near the self-governed island as it asked Beijing to exercise self-restraint amid rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
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Taiwan tensions could spark 'open conflicts', ASEAN Ministers warn
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Phnom Penh [Cambodia], August 4 (ANI): The Southeast Asian Foreign Ministers expressed concern over Taiwan as China began the massive military drills around Taiwan and warned that the situation could spark "open conflicts" and "unpredictable consequences" among major powers.
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China launches military drills around Taiwan, hours after Pelosi's departu
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], August 4 (ANI): China on Wednesday commenced military drills around Taiwan's main island, according to Chinese state media, hours after US House Speaker departed from Taipei following a visit that has rankled Beijing.
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Vietnamese carriers advised to avoid areas near Taiwan: Report
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Hanoi [Vietnam], August 4 (ANI): Vietnamese carriers have been asked to avoid flying in areas near Taiwan for a few days as China conducts military exercises amid tension with the US over White House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
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US expresses deep concern over escalation of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], August 4 (ANI): The United States has expressed deep concern over reports of intensive fighting around Nagorno-Karabakh, including casualties and the loss of life and has urged immediate steps to reduce tensions and avoid further escalation.
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Pakistan, an all-weather 'friend' of Beijing, reaffirms support for 'One-C
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 4 (ANI): Amid the simmering US-China tensions due to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, Pakistan, an all-weather "friend" of Beijing has expressed its support for 'One-China' policy.
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US, Indonesia hold joint military drills as Indo-Pacific tensions rise
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Jakarta [Indonesia], August 3 (ANI): Amid growing China concerns in the Indo-Pacific, Indonesia and the United States along with other countries have begun joint combat exercises on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, signalling stronger ties amid growing maritime activity by China in the regi
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27 Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan's air defence zone
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], August 3 (ANI): China sent 27 aircraft to Taiwan's air defence identification zone (ADIZ), the island's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday hours after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taipei following a high-stakes visit that has spiked tensions in the Taiwan Strait. Read More
Pelosi in Taiwan heightens US-China tensions, Bejing infuriated
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 3 (ANI): US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's statement after meeting with leaders in Taiwan on Wednesday about the US not abandoning its commitment to the self-governing island has infuriated China.
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US House Speaker Pelosi departs from Taiwan after high-stakes trip
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], August 3 (ANI): US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan came to an end on Wednesday as she departed from the self-ruled island after a short and gripping trip which raised tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
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US tries to distract from Ukraine, internal issues creating hype over Pelo
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], August 3 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States attempted to divert attention from the situation in Ukraine and internal problems, including inflation, by creating a buzz around House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said
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China to skip meeting with US Secretary in Cambodia amid tensions over Pel
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], August 3 (ANI): Amid the heightened tensions between China and the US over US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, China has decided to avoid meeting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Cambodia.
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