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Ukraine approve martial law as tensions with Russia escalate
Updated : 7 years, 4 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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Koreas to celebrate 20th anniversary of suspended joint tour programme
Updated : 7 years, 4 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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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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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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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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US curbs nuclear technology sales to China
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Oct 12 (ANI): The Donald Trump administration has decided to limit sales of United States' civil nuclear technology to China to prevent use for military or unauthorised purposes, thus heightening further tensions between the two countries.
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Google CEO met Pentagon leaders over AI project withdrawal: Reports
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], Oct 6 (ANI/Sputnik): Sundar Pichai, the CEO of tech giant Google, held a quiet meeting at the United States Department of Defence (DoD) seeking to ease tensions with the authorities over the company's planned withdrawal from the project on providing the Pentagon with artific
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Google CEO met Pentagon leaders over AI project withdrawal: Reports
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], Oct 6 (ANI/Sputnik): Sundar Pichai, the CEO of tech giant Google, held a quiet meeting at the United States Department of Defence (DoD) seeking to ease tensions with the authorities over the company’s planned withdrawal from the project on providing the Pentagon with artifi
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US authorities poisoning atmosphere of Russia-US relations: Ryabkov
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], Oct 5 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States is "poisoning" the atmosphere of Russia-United States relations with new unfounded accusations against Russia, taking a dangerous path to fuel tensions between the two nuclear powers, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said
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India-Russia call for decisive, collective response to terrorism
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 5 (ANI): India and Russia on Friday called upon all countries to work towards lessening global tensions and promoting the ideals of tolerance, cooperation, transparency and openness in inter-state relations.
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WTO downgrades outlook for global trade
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], Sept 27 (ANI): The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has downgraded its outlook for global trade growth from 3.9 per cent in 2018 to 3.7 per cent in 2019. In a press release, WTO said that escalating trade tensions and tighter credit market conditions in important markets
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