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G20: Xi, Trump meet amid heightened trade tensions
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Buenos Aires [Argentina], Dec 02 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday (local time) attended a highly-anticipated dinner with his United States counterpart Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Argentina. The meet was the two leaders' first in 2018, wherein an escalati
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Increased responsibility on RIC to maintain multilateralism: PM Modi
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Buenos Aires [Argentina], Dec 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that in a global environment, where "increasing geopolitical tensions have put immense pressure on global governance," there is increased responsibility on world powers like India, China and Russia to maintain
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Ukraine approve martial law as tensions with Russia escalate
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], Nov 27(ANI): The Ukrainian Parliament on Monday voted in favour of introducing the martial law in the border areas with Russia after the Russian army seized three Ukrainian navy ships near the Kerch Strait.
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Telangana politician attempts suicide following police raid at his residen
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telanagana) [India], Nov 27 (ANI): Tension prevailed at politician Onteru Pratap Reddy's residence here after he attempted to commit suicide following a police raid at his residence.
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Koreas to celebrate 20th anniversary of suspended joint tour programme
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], Nov 18 (ANI): North Korea and South Korea will commemorate the 20th anniversary of their joint tour programme at Mount Kumgang, which was suspended earlier due to tensions between the two countries.
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Elephant electrocuted to death in Odisha
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Mayurbhanj (Odisha) [India], Nov 16 (ANI): An elephant was electrocuted to death after coming in contact with a high tension electric wire in Mayurbhanj's Sansarasposi village in Chandua block.
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Israeli Defence Minister quits over Gaza crisis
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Jerusalem (Israel), Nov 14 (ANI): Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman, announced his resignation on Wednesday over the government's decision to call for a ceasefire, mediated by Egypt. Liberman mentioned that his resignation came weeks after continued disagreements with Prime Minister
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Trump talks with Xi Jinping amid trade tensions
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Nov 1 (ANI): Amid the brewing trade war between Washington and Beijing, United States President Donald Trump on Thursday had a "long and very good" discussion with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on trade.
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Amid political tension, US urges Sri Lankan parties to follow Constitution
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D. C. [USA], Oct 27 (ANI): The United States on Friday called on all Sri Lankan political parties to "act in accordance with their constitution" and "refrain from violence," in the wake of political turmoil in the country caused following the removal of its Prime Minister by the P
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US raises concerns over China's lack of currency transparency
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 18 (ANI): Amid escalating trade tensions between the United States (US) and China, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has raised concerns over China's lack of currency transparency and the recent weakness in its currency.
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Sabarimala temple row: Police lathi-charge protesters
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Pathanamthitta (Kerala) [India], Oct 17 (ANI): Tension gripped the state of Kerala as devotees hit the streets in protest against entry of women into the Sabarimala temple. The protesters were lathi-charged as they gathered at the Nilakkal base camp of Pathanamthitta district. Stones were al
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In London, Gen Bajwa discusses India's role in Pak-Afghan tensions
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
London [UK], Oct 13 (ANI): Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa met UK's Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Gareth Baley in London.
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