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US issues warning to China; says action against Taiwan would be 'serious m
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 12 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday (local time) issued a warning to China stating it would be a "serious mistake" for anyone to attempt to change Taiwan's "status quo" amid heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing over the island country
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Amid China tensions, US navy engages in 'cognitive warfare' in East, South
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], April 11 (ANI): Amid the rising tension between the United States and China, the US military has engaged in a form of "cognitive warfare" following the recent encounter between its warships and the Chinese navy.
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US climate envoy Kerry likely to travel to China next week amid escalating
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 11 (ANI): US climate envoy John Kerry is expected to travel to China next week in an attempt to collaborate on the issue of climate change amid deepening tensions between Washington and Beijing.
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Taiwan to stage live-fire drills amid rising China tensions
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], April 10 (ANI): Amid growing aggression from China, Taiwan is planning to stage live-fire drills on the Dongsha Islands in the South China Sea later this month in preparation for a possible attack from the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
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US mulls sending warships to Black Sea as Russia-Ukraine tensions rise
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 9 (ANI): The United States is considering sending warships into the Black Sea in the next few weeks in a show of support for Ukraine amid Russia's increased military presence on Ukraine's eastern border, a US defense official said on Thursday.
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US navy makes 4th transit through Taiwan Strait under Biden amid China ten
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], April 7 (ANI): The US guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain on Wednesday carried out a transit through the Taiwan Strait amid the increasing Chinese aggression in the region.
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China says military drills near Taiwan will be conducted regularly
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing [China], April 7 (ANI): In a move to further escalate tensions near Taiwan, China's navy has announced that its military drills near the island will become more regular.
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Amid rising tensions, China, US send warships in disputed waters
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing [China], April 6 (ANI): China and the United States have sailed aircraft carriers into the disputed waters in the East and South China Seas, as Beijing continues to assert its maritime claims in the region and Washington has ramped up military exercises to counter it.
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US talks with Russia on Ukraine, Urges Moscow to de-escalate tensions
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 6 (ANI): The United States is open to engaging with Russia on Ukraine and called on Moscow to refrain from escalating the situation on the border, a US State Department spokesperson said.
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Amid high tensions, China warns US against taking superior position on glo
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 5 (ANI): Amid rising tensions between the US and China over a slew of issues, Beijing has warned Washington not to take a superior position and presume it has a final say on global affairs.
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Germany, France call for de-escalation of conflict in southeastern Ukraine
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], April 4 (ANI/Sputnik): Germany and France are calling on the conflicting parties in southeastern Ukraine (Donbas) to de-escalate tensions amid an increase in ceasefire violations, the German and French foreign ministries said in a joint statement.
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Ukraine to hold joint military drills with NATO amid escalating tensions w
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Kyiv [Ukraine] April 4, (ANI): Ukraine announced on Saturday (local time) that it will hold joint military drills with NATO troops later this year amid escalating violence with pro-Russian separatists in the eastern part of the country.
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