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Japan-China tensions escalate in Indo-Pacific over radar confrontation
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Japanese Defence Minister Koizumi called the incidents "dangerous and extremely regrettable" and said Japan has lodged a strong protest and told China to ensure there is no repeat.
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Calm returns to Chaman border after heavy Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A day after heavy firing at the Chaman border, calm returned. Several people were injured on both sides. Pakistan and Afghanistan blamed each other for starting the clashes. Talks to ease tensions have stalled after multiple failed negotiation rounds in Doha and Istanbul.
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India-Russia summit reminder to the West that Moscow cannot be isolated: S
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The recently concluded 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit serves as a clear reminder to Western capitals that Moscow "cannot be isolated", said South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman, noting that New Delhi and Beijing--two of the world's most influential global players--continue to maintain close
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Shimla: Peaceful Friday prayers held at Sanjauli Mosque amid tension
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Despite recent tensions and protests by Hindu groups over the disputed mosque building in Sanjauli, the Muslim community on Friday offered Jumma (Friday) prayers peacefully, emphasising unity and brotherhood in the Himachal Pradesh capital.
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India emerges as key winner as global talent migration declines 8.5% YoY:
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Global mobility of highly skilled professionals has recorded its first decline since 2020, dropping 8.5 per cent year-on-year -- a fall of about 220,000 cross-border career moves, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) titled "Global Talent Mobility Is Slowing and Shiftin
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Hijab-saffron controversy erupts again in Karnataka's college
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A fresh controversy has erupted at the CG Bellad Government First Grade College in Akki Alur village of Haveri district in Karnataka, after groups of students arrived in classrooms wearing Hijabs and saffron shawls, prompting renewed tensions on campus.
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Trump seals Rwanda, Congo peace deal; opens rare earth minerals for US
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The violence in the eastern Congo is tied to the aftermath of Rwanda's 1994 genocide, which killed up to 1 million people. The members of the Hutu militia fled into eastern Congo, triggering security concerns for Rwanda. Over the years, tensions deepened as Rwanda repeatedly accused the D
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"We need to bring more diversity in our trade basket," says Goyal on India
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said India and Russia must work together to bring greater diversity and balance to their trade basket, underscoring the vast untapped potential in the bilateral economic partnership.
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US tensions will ease if India's call to end Ukraine conflict "goes well"
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
West Asia strategist Waiel Awwad on Thursday stated that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi's consistent message of ending the Russia-Ukraine war resonates strongly with President Putin during his upcoming state visit, it could see a reduction in mounting US tensions with New Delhi over energy
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Imran Khan facing "mental torture" in jail, claims sister Uzma Khanum
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Uzma Khanum met her brother Imran Khan in Adiala Jail after days of uncertainty and claimed he is facing "severe mental torture." She alleged he appears weak and isolated, prompting PTI to demand medical access and transparency, while the government has not responded.
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"We are ready right now": Putin says Europe risking war with Russia
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking at an investment forum in Moscow, Putin stated, "We are not planning to go to war with Europe, but if Europe wants to and starts, we are ready right now." He claimed European leaders are no longer prioritising negotiations and are instead backing continued hostilities in Ukraine.
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Former Pentagon official supports Takaichi's Taiwan comments, criticises B
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ely Ratner, who was the assistant secretary of defence for Indo-Pacific security affairs from 2021 to this year, stated that Takaichi's comments about Taiwan merely echoed Japan's official stance on the matter.
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