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US State Department 'condemns' North Korea's missile launch
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 28 (ANI): The US State Department on Monday (local time) condemned North Korea's (DPRK) missile launch and called on both Pyongyang and Seoul to engage in a dialogue process amid escalating tension.
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Taiwan says it needs to develop long-range weapons amid China tensions
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], September 28 (ANI): Taiwan should develop the range, precision and mobility of its weapons to boost the island's defenses, said Taiwan Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng on Monday.
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China reshuffles PLA in the West
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Hong Kong, September 27 (ANI): Border tensions with India, as well as the recent American and allied pullout from Afghanistan, means the importance of the Western Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has been growing in China's strategic reckoning.
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Taiwan accuses China of 'bullying' after largest warplane incursions
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], September 26 (ANI): Taiwan on Thursday accused China of "bullying" after Beijing sent a total of 24 warplanes into its air defense identification zone (ADIZ), the third-largest incursion in the past two years of heightened tensions between Beijing and Taipei, US media report
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Afghans dying at border as tensions intensify between Taliban, Pakistan
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan] September 24 (ANI): Amid tensions between the Taliban and Pakistan, Afghans are dying at Spin Boldak after Islamabad restricted entry at the key international intersection only to Pakistani or Kandahar identification cardholders.
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Territorial tensions becoming more challenging in South China Sea, Taiwan:
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): Amid growing competition in the Indo-Pacific region, Australian High Commissioner Barry O'Farrell on Friday said territorial tensions are becoming more challenging in places like the South China Sea, Taiwan and elsewhere in the region.
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Philippines promises to ignore China maritime law as tension spikes
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], September 12 (ANI): Amid China's growing military assertiveness, the Philippines has promised that it will ignore Beijing's amended maritime law, which now requires foreign vessels sailing in the South China Sea to report their information to Chinese authorities.
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EU lawmakers back Lithuania amid tensions with China
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], September 6 (ANI): Members of the European Parliament extended support for Lithuania on Friday after its decision to enhance ties with Taiwan despite threats from China, reported Focus Taiwan.
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Myanmar Junta backs Beijing amid tensions with US over COVID-19 origins
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], September 4 (ANI): As the US-China spat over COVID-19 origins refuses to die down, Myanmar Junta has decided to stand by Beijing, saying the search "should not blame or put political pressure on other countries."
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Fitch maintains neutral outlook for gold prices in near term
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Singapore, September 3 (ANI): Fitch Solutions said on Friday it expects gold prices to trade sideways over the coming months along with bouts of volatility as conflicting factors continue to affect the asset.
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Strained ties preventing cooperation on climate: China tells US
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Beijing [China], September 2 (ANI): Asserting the United States should stop regarding China as an adversary, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that prolonged tensions between the two major powers make it difficult to work together in the climate field.
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MEPs push for stronger partnership between EU, Taiwan
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], September 2 (ANI): Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have urged the European Union (EU) to pursue closer relations with Taiwan, while issuing warnings over the continued tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
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